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BITCO Insurance Companies · 1 month ago

Vice President, Regional Distribution

Irving, TX, 75039-5426, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

BITCO Insurance Companies is currently seeking a Vice President, Regional Distribution to join their Distribution team in Davenport, IA. This role is responsible for supporting the Central Region by driving initiatives that strengthen broker engagement and developing new business opportunities while collaborating closely with regional leadership.

Insurance

Responsibilities

Develop and manage relationships with distributions partners at all levels of the organization

Identify and pursue new business opportunities to compliment efforts of underwriters

Map relationships between Regional Managers, Underwriters, and the appropriate Distributor contact(s)

Work closely with Regional Underwriting Leadership to develop and implement business plans for key distribution partners

Manage sales pipelines by developing a list of in appetite target accounts, soliciting and monitoring submissions that are aimed at achieving agreed upon business plans with distribution partners

Support client onboarding to ensure a smooth transition and successful client service

Build an enterprise relationship fostering opportunities across all industries served by BITCO

Collaborates and coordinates with Actuarial, Finance, Underwriting, Risk Control, Claims, and other departments to develop and execute on business plans, budgets, and strategies

Maintains a high level of awareness and understanding of sales and marketing innovations, changes and strategies, with a strong grasp of BITCO's underwriting appetite to ensure alignment with business development efforts

Travel as necessary to perform sales and marketing activities, maintain territories, attend meetings, or for other reasons deemed necessary to fulfill position requirements

Participate in varying levels of long-term planning at the functional or organizational level

As a management representative, consistently acts in the best interest of BITCO and provides leadership and communication to actively promote BITCO's mission, values, and culture

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Property & Casualty insuranceCommercial Underwriting processesBusiness plan developmentClient relationship managementLeadership capabilitiesAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteVerbal communicationWritten communicationPresentation skillsProblem-solving skillsStrategic mindset

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Risk Management, or job-related field required

8-10+ years of Property & Casualty insurance experience in Underwriting or Distribution, with a proven track record of developing and executing business plans

Proven ability to build and foster successful long-term client relationships

Proven ability to develop and execute strategic goals and objectives at the functional or organizational level

Extensive knowledge of commercial Underwriting processes, coverages, and best practices

Strong leadership and team-building capabilities, with a passion for developing talent and fostering a positive work culture

Excellent verbal and written communication, as well as presentation skills

Proven ability to exercise sound business judgement and decision-making skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proven ability to make effective, data-driven decisions

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

A strategic mindset with the ability to envision and execute long-term goals

Company

BITCO Insurance Companies

Provides quality insurance services to special industries including construction, forest products and oil & gas. It is a sub-organization of Old Republic International Corporation.

Founded in 1917

Rock Island, Illinois, USA

201-500 employees