Construction and Bonding Producer - Lancaster, PA

This is a really unique opportunity to be a part of a well respected privately owned agency.  Our client is a strong independent agency that is looking to bolster their commercial lines construction practice.  They are seeking a strong producer that can build a book from scratch and whom is interested in being part of a succession plan.

Construction and Bonding Producer
Our client is a respected independent agency known for its progressive business development.  Rooted in central Pennsylvania, this firm has its arms outstretched much farther than the local economy with its producers maintaining established books of business, many built around legacy construction accounts, into surrounding states.  With a newly created construction practice group this position, Construction & Bonding Producer, is the first hire under the new system designed to create more brand awareness, lead generation and team based selling.  Because the agency has found producers have the greatest success when selling both P&C and bond programs to its clients, you’ll be encouraged to bundle risk management and surety for all clients.

Construction & Bonding Producer Responsibilities:
You will actively seek new business through a variety of successful methods while also being involved in ongoing account consultation and retention.
You will be required to meet face-to-face to qualify prospects, tailor the program to their specific operations, and arrange for appropriate claims and loss control services.
You can access the company's full resources to identify new business but ultimately will be responsible for the complete sales cycle including lead generation, marketing oversight, closing negotiations, and implementing a customer service plan.
You'll will provide financial analysis and make recommendations to the insured for the bond risk management plan.

Construction & Bonding Producer Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and active state P&C license are required.
History of successful business development with construction and/or surety products particularly with contractors and GCs representing at least $100k in annual premium.
Articulate, driven, and well educated with the desire for resources and mentorship from an agency to build a sustainable insurance career.

Compensation is commensurate with experience and provides a base salary with additional commissions on annual new business revenue.

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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Surety Practice Leader - San Antonio, TX

Hi Everyone!  This is a great opportunity.  My client has a significant contract surety practice and is in need of someone to come in and manage it.  This is one of the most well respected agencies in the region and their ideal candidate will be someone that can step into a surety production role and eventually become a partner in the organization.  The only real qualification is that this person have a strong contract surety background and they are open not only to people with an agency background but would also consider a strong service person or a strong underwriter.


Surety Practice Leader
Our client is an independent insurance agency with significant revenues tied to the construction industry.  Offering qualified consultation on surety risk management is an important part of driving agency revenue and rounding out a full suite of agency's service offerings.  As Surety Practice Leader you'll be in a senior position designed to lead all sales initiatives with clients and participate fully in the strategic direction of marketing and customer service.

Surety Practice Leader Responsibilities:
Develop & maintain professional relationships with current clients, prospective clients and surety company personnel.
Assist current surety clients by analyzing financial statements, reviewing bond forms and negotiating with surety companies to obtain the most effective surety program for our clients.
Take the lead on preparation of quality submissions and proposals; Make sales presentations to prospective and existing clients.
Review all company marketing activities; participate in trade events and insurance company negotiations.

Surety Practice Leader Qualifications:
Minimum of five (5) years of surety underwriting, sales or Account Executive experience; must offer detailed background with contract surety.
Detailed experience in financial analysis; expertise in the nuances of construction accounting and finance a plus.
Ability to develop relationships including active prospecting of new business for the agency.
Knowledge of surety markets, rating and underwriting procedures.

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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