Business Development Manager (Commercial P&C)(Hybrid or remote within Texas)

Amerisure creates exceptional value for its partners, policyholders and employees. As a property and casualty insurance company, Amerisure’s promise to our partner agencies and policyholders begins with a comprehensive line of insurance products designed to protect businesses, as well as the health and safety of every employee. Amerisure is an A.M. Best “A” (excellent) rated company and services mid-sized commercial enterprises focused in construction, manufacturing and healthcare. We are ranked as one of the top 100 Property & Casualty companies in the United States, and have more than $825 million in Direct Written Premiums and $1.08 billion in surplus.

We are currently recruiting for a Business Development Manager to join our team.  Ideally this role will be hybrid in our Dallas, TX office; or could potentially sit remote within Texas. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Leads a team of two to three marketing underwriters, implementing business plans to achieve operational objectives and key results to transform the insurance experience one partnership at a time.  May have a direct agency assignment or responsibility for important large policyholders.  Demonstrates technical proficiency with large accounts.  Implements underwriting guidelines and procedures to achieve profitable results.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage, train, provide performance feedback and assign duties of direct reports to ensure productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness.

• Manage assigned marketing underwriters, as well as individually assigned agencies, in the development of agencies through the PFS Program.

• Serve as marketing underwriter and primary contact for identified large and complex accounts with key agencies.

• Execute the vision and objectives for assigned territory. 

• Manage, with oversight, the development and implementation of business plans for achieving established operational plan targets for written premium, loss ratio/profitability, retention, pricing and coordination of service.  

• Develop market knowledge of potential new agency opportunities to achieve appropriate market share objectives.

• Manage overall customer relationship including proper support and service delivery activities to ensure achievement of business plan objectives.

• Increase awareness of talent identification and knowledge of talent opportunities.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work-related experience.

• 5 years middle market marketing and underwriting experience.

• Management experience preferred.

• Demonstrated success cultivating and maintaining business relationships with key customers to support departmental goals and objectives.

• Designations such as CIC, CPCU, and AU preferred.

• Proficient computer skills required including Microsoft Office Suite.

• Demonstrated successful ability to build positive relationships and partnerships within department, across the organization and with external customers.

• Ability to think strategically with supporting analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to deal with ambiguity.

• Ability to influence and persuade others.

Just as we are committed to creating exceptional value for our Partners For Success® agencies and policyholders, Amerisure also remains committed to being an employer of choice. We reinforce this commitment by adhering to an Employee Value Proposition that, in part, is provided through a competitive total rewards package. Amerisure offers a Compensation & Benefits Package that includes competitive base pay, performance-based incentive pay, comprehensive health & welfare benefits, 401(k) savings plan and profit sharing. In addition to generous paid time off programs, we allow our employees flexible and remote work arrangements.  If you strive for excellence and are committed to personal and professional growth, Amerisure is looking for you.

Amerisure Insurance provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Amerisure Insurance complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Amerisure Insurance expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Amerisure’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.