Commercial Lines Practice Leader - Baton Rouge, LA

This is an awesome opportunity for a strong leader.  Our client is seeking someone with a strong operations background that can come in and immediately take over management of agency operations and the commercial lines service staff.  This is an opportunity that will allow someone strong long term growth and requires that someone have previous agency management experience, hiring and firing experience and a strong track record of positive change management.

Commercial Lines Practice Leader 
Our client is an independent insurance agency deeply rooted in the south Louisiana insurance industry.  As the company continues to grow the need for visionary leadership is important.  This position, Commercial Lines Practice Leader, will balance the strategic responsibilities of leading a commercial lines agency with the close management of all day-to-day sales, service and marketing operations.  The primary function of this role is to drive growth, innovation and collaboration across all property and casualty departments.

Commercial Lines Practice Leader Responsibilities
Develop and implement strategies to improve sales success, account retention and service standards.
Supervise the division managers of the following divisions: commercial sales, marketing, account management, claims, risk management and personal lines divisions; indirectly oversee daily operations in each of the disciplines.
Participate in recruiting, producer training and staff development.
Play an active role in agency marketing including carrier relationships, program development and geographic expansion.

Commercial Lines Practice Leader Qualifications
Bachelor's degree is required; advanced college education or insurance accreditation (CPCU, CIC, ARM) is helpful.
At least 10-15 years of successful involvement within the commercial insurance industry; must have in depth knowledge of agency operations, sales management and marketing.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, coordinate initiatives and promote agency growth.

Please contact Scott Thompson for immediate confidential consideration and additional details.  Email:  sthompson@insurance-csg.com  Phone:  515-987-0242 x17 Fax 515-987-0004  See our website at, www.csgrecruiting.com/ins_opportunities.htm for a complete listing of nationwide opportunities.

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