Scott the Insurance Recruiter: cedar rapids

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

I'm working with a terrific client that is looking to hire a new sales manager. Our client is a well respected agency that excels in both commercial P&C and benefits with multiple locations that is looking for a seasoned producer to join them as a sales manager. Their goal is to have this individual work with motivating existing producers, bring new producers into the mix and help transition acquisitions into the company culture. While they are willing to consider someone that wants to keep producing, their first goal is to have this individual focus solely on management with no production responsibilities. Compensation is competitive and there are ownership opportunities.

Vice President, Business Development

Our client is an independent insurance agency deeply rooted in the Midwest insurance market. As the company continues to grow the need for strategic leadership is important. This position, Vice President, Business Development, will balance the operational responsibilities of leading a full service brokerage with the visionary design needed for employee development, acquisitions and sales management.

Vice President, Business Development Leader Responsibilities:
Develop and implement strategies to improve sales success, account retention and service standards.
Supervise division managers holding several divisions (property and casualty, group benefits and financial services) accountable for the fulfillment of the agency's strategic growth goals with cross selling, acquisition integration and business development expansion major focal points.
Participate in recruiting, producer training and staff development.
Play an active role in agency marketing including carrier relationships, program development and geographic expansion.

Vice President, Business Development Leader Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree is preferred, commensurate experience will be considered; advanced college education or insurance accreditation (CPCU, RHU) is helpful.
At least 10-15 years of successful involvement within the insurance industry; must have in depth knowledge of agency operations, sales management and marketing.
Demonstrated ability to lead sales teams, develop and implement sales goals, participate in P&L plans, promote growth and diversity of your company's product platform and geographic expansion.

Please contact Scott Thompson for immediate confidential consideration and additional details. Email: sthompson@insurance-csg.com Phone: 515-987-0242 x455 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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Tuesday, June 12, 2012

This is a great opportunity to work for one of Eastern Iowa's insurance leaders! As an added bonus you will be minutes away from Kinnick Stadium and Carver-Hawkeye Arena!Our client is a reputable independent agency with a strong commercial insurance platform. Large account retention is extremely important to the vitality of their organization. This position, Commercial Insurance Account Manager, will assume responsibility for a large book of middle market accounts with several construction related clients. You will execute client service strategies on behalf of several producers. Your involvement in furthering the agency's relationship with the insured is critical.

Commercial Insurance Account Manager

You'll assist the sales executive in marketing and servicing a large book of business.

Responsibilities include creating submissions, analyzing loss information and generating premium rates and audits.

You'll be the primary client service contact and assist with endorsement requests, insurance proposals, and other policy related issues in a timely manner.

Participate in all aspects of the renewal process- analyzing current coverage, changes in exposure, claims history, billing, marketing strategy, RFPs and designing proposal presentations.

Commercial Insurance Account Manager Qualifications:

At least three (3) years of experience in property and casualty insurance; work in a similar client service role or in a commercial underwriting position will be considered.

You must have experience working with major coverage lines like general liability, commercial auto, work comp, property, BOP and excess/umbrella; familiarity with Acord apps, renewal markets and pricing negotiations.

Hold an active insurance license or be able to obtain one shortly after hire.

Highly desired candidates will have exposure to construction related accounts.

Strong oral and written communication; working knowledge of Microsoft and agency management systems like TAM and Applied; experience with paperless office systems is helpful.

Please contact Scott Thompson for immediate confidential consideration and additional details. Email: sthompson@insurance-csg.com Phone: 515-987-0242 x455 Fax 515-987-0004 See our website at, www.csgrecruiting.com/ins_opportunities.htm for a complete listing of nationwide opportunities.