Key Responsibilities
Profit and Production Develop strategies and tactics that will drive the right business to Arbella in achievement of our business goals.
Achieve sales production goals and profitability of the book.
Set strategies for and effectively manage agency business plans which include new business goals profitability and marketing strategies and improvement plans when needed.
Adhere to established underwriting guidelines and use sound judgment when managing the book of business.
Plan and Manage Accounts Maintain overall responsibility for a designated territory in support of the production and profitability goals of the Company.
Create tactical plans and ensure that internal partners support the direction of the assigned territory.
Manage performance of territory and proactively adjust plans as required to achieve Company goals and objectives.
Gather analyze and share competitive intelligence and implement plans that have been developed to respond to competitive industry challenges.
Communication The Territory Manager is the communication liaison between Arbella and its independent agents.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with agents key accounts and other industry related contacts.
Provide performance based feedback and coaching to agents on a consistent basis.
Coordinate communications strategies with internal business partners.
Ensure effective communication with agents regarding the Companys plans and achievements.
Manage lead or coordinate field training programs and activities for agents as needed.
Deliver call reports and other relevant results and feedback as required.
Success Factors
Meet territory productions goals
Develop opportunities to strengthen relationships and grow business via book transfers new agency and service center appointments
Achieve loss ratio targets and contribute to company combined ratio
Maintain effective communication with agents regarding business development
Effectively partner with internal business units to achieve territory objectives
Requirements
Strong relationship building skills
Drive positive results
Problem-solving skills
Interpersonal skills
PL or CL experience preferred
Solid work experience in related roles in insurance open to underwriting background
Valid drivers license in good standing - will be required to visit agents weekly in Western MA.
Our current reasonable and good faith estimate of the annual salary or hourly wage range for this position is approximately $82000-$125000 based on a variety of factors including but not limited to relevant skills and experience educational background and certifications performance and qualifications market demand for the role and other organizational needs.
Please note: The advertised pay range is not a guarantee or promise of a specific wage.
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Required Experience:
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Join the Boston Business Journal’s #1 Best Place to Work! Founded in 1988 in Quincy Massachusetts, Arbella provides car insurance, home insurance and business insurance in Massachusetts and Connecticut, as well as business insurance in New Hampshire and Rhode Island. Financially stro ... View more