This Associate Territory Manager will be responsible for maintaining and driving Commercial Middle Market Business within our Custom Solutions organization. This role has direct responsibility for both a defined renewal book and a set new business goal, including personal underwriting authority and accountability.
Territory: Michigan
This is a Work-From-Home (WFH) position involving 25-50% travel to agency partners. Strong preference for the selected individual to be located directly within the respective territory, though other locations up to a few hours out may be considered, especially if possessing existing relationships or familiarity with the territory/agencies.
Candidates must have commercial underwriting experience (with authority).
The most strongly qualified candidates will also possess Middle Market experience, including the following industry segments: Manufacturing, Wholesale/Distribution, Food Service & Accommodation, and Retail. Relevant insurance designations (CPCU, CIC, AU, etc.), or coursework towards them, are a plus.
Compensation Grade: F.SD100
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Job Description Summary
On our team, we look for that rare professional who is both analytical and a relationship-builder. Those who can combine those talents with their entrepreneurial drive and own and manage their territory can thrive and grow with us. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, we want to hear from you!Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Underwrites new business, renewals and endorsements based on authority level and appetite. Decisions at this level may require review of additional variables, leveraging agency, sales and underwriting relationships, inspection reports and evaluation of exceptions.
Reviews individual risks for acceptability and handles those within authority based on company underwriting guidelines and standards. Analyzes quality and quantity of risks underwritten and prepares reports accordingly. May review agency books of business as well as profit/growth results and trends to recommend and implement action plans. May perform portfolio analysis or additional underwriting analysis in support of unit objectives.
Monitors market conditions, competitive landscape, and confirms information gathered within market space. Researches risk, environment and factors necessary to win the account.
Achieves production, profitability and service objectives. Quotes, prices and underwrites new and renewal policies and endorsements, primarily for complex or service sensitive accounts. Monitors risk selection and pricing decisions for entire agency plant, both on a book of business and individual account level basis.
Manages workflow and intricacies of underwriting assigned work by utilizing company tools and systems. Ensures file handling quality and workflow efficiency. Manages large, complex work and coordinates work with and through others to meet service level agreements. Effectively influences activities of Middle Market Business Development Team to facilitate the successful delivery and execution of select agency business plans.
Completes agency visits as appropriate to develop new accounts, service existing accounts, review agency performance, enhance agency relationship and to develop business solutions. Consults with agencies regarding risk management and coverage options to improve retention and profitability. Develops and maintains strong business relationships with agencies, producers and key groups. Effectively communicates with agencies to establish the company as the provider of choice for the territory for all enterprise products with an emphasis on commercial lines. Communicates product, technology changes and company objectives. Communicates and collaborates actively with team members and leadership to share industry trends, and field underwriting experience.
Drives robust agency business planning to deliver detailed performance plans with actions, account abilities and scheduled performance checkpoints. Ensures strong territorial objectives to maximize profit and pipeline management. Proactively identifies opportunities for all lines of business and refers to appropriate business leaders. Plans and coordinates the efforts of the Middle Market Business Development Team regarding new business, renewals, service plans, etc. Identifies prospects and recommends new agency appointments.
Markets Nationwide products and services to help drive agency and company results, including all enterprise products that may enhance offerings. Assists agency with strategies for pipeline management, producer development and to develop new business in targeted industries and preferred markets. Responds effectively to assess accounts and develop business propositions that win the business.
Leads delivery of appropriate customer service levels. Follows up and ensures proper handling of escalated customer service requests.
Ensures that tools, training and support are in place to positively impact success for the agencies and territory. Identifies and communicates training needs and opportunities. Participates in program and product orientation meetings in conjunction with Sales/Marketing partners as the underwriting subject matter expert.
Monitors business plan results to determine performance and development of any action plans to ensure alignment with underwriting philosophies, standards and performance expectations. Reviews business in process, lost business and drives implementation of business plan. Leads discussion for assigned agents in agency reviews.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Reporting Relationships: Reports to MM Business Development Director. Individual contributor.
Typical Skills and Experiences:
Education: Undergraduate degree in business administration or management preferred. Technical insurance coursework toward designations of CPCU, CLU, FLMI, etc. is desirable.
Experience: Three years Commercial Lines underwriting experience required, additional sales experience preferred. Successful completion of the first phase (training) of the Associate Territory Manager role required.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Ability to manage heavy workload effectively and backup other team members as needed. Thorough working knowledge of commercial underwriting, pricing and coverage for commercial business. Knowledge of company sales and underwriting standards and practices company commercial products and programs. Knowledge of state statutes and regulations. Excellent interpersonal and sales skills. Ability to build and maintain cooperative and mutually rewarding internal and external partnerships. Must have the ability to perform duties with independent judgment with underwriting authority and company underwriting standards. Demonstrated decision-making ability required in day-to-day operations where there may be unclear or competing priorities, including evaluating and recommending solutions to customer service, work processing, underwriting selection and rating and best practices compliance. Strong drive for results.
Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.
Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and HR Business Partner.
Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.
Job Conditions:
Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt)
Working Conditions: Heavy travel with extended stays may be required. Most incumbents work from a remote location. A valid drivers license and safe driving record are required.
ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.
Benefits
We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.
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