AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. · 1 day ago
Regional Vice President, Small Commercial
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$225K/yr - $340K/yrAmTrust Financial Services, Inc. is a leading provider of insurance solutions, and they are seeking a Regional Vice President for Small Commercial. This role involves leading field underwriting and sales operations, supervising branch offices, and driving profitability through effective agency management and strategic partnerships.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Provides direct supervision & development of regional underwriting VPs & managers to profitability grow each state in alignment with our national and local appetite and strategy. Provides direct supervision & development of field sales leadership team to drive mutually beneficial partnerships with appointed agent and broker partners
Directs and approves the underwriting activities for branch offices; exercises underwriting approval in excess of the Vice Presidents’ authority level, if necessary
Monitors branch underwriting practices, programs, and documentation
Reviews and monitors the branch loss ratios as determined by Company’s financial reports
Works with the Senior Vice President of Underwriting in monitoring the proper use of Company rates, rules and underwriting policies
Works with the Director of Underwriting Compliance and the Chief Underwriting Officer in prioritizing branch office audits
Actively markets AmTrust and its expanding products & programs throughout assigned territory and at designated industry functions
Acts as the executive face of AmTrust in assigned region, partnering with external agents/brokers and industry associations to drive our strategy & increase marketplace visibility
Oversees agency and broker management process and activities to ensure AmTrust is a top carrier across all appointed partners
Conducts annual agent reviews with Vice Presidents in regard to commissions, production and losses, and makes recommendations to the Executive Vice President/ Chief Underwriting Officer, as appropriate
Assists managers in recruiting, training and staff development as coordinated with Executive Vice President/Chief Underwriting Officer and Human Resources Administrator
Reports & presents monthly operations & financial updates to executive leadership team
Prepares Annual Regional Business Plan, including:
+ Marketing – Develops and approves action plans for assigned territory, which promote growth of Company’s product lines in the branch and maintain profitable operations
+ Expense Control - Develops branch/regional expense management programs, including seminars, travel, convention attendance, and staffing in assigned territory
+ Underwriting - Participates in the development and implementation of branch and regional underwriting profitability goals in conjunction with the Vice President and Chief Underwriting Officer
Researches new business opportunities in concert with appropriate home office or branch units
Attends industry functions within region consistent with business development efforts and/or strategies
Other marketing, underwriting, or supervisory duties/responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Provides leadership to branch offices
Develops core competencies of the organization and Branch personnel
Identifies distinctive ways to compete better
Creates brand identity and focuses on key elements in the value chain that are strategically important
Develops strategies to achieve company business objectives
Sets goals and performance measures of each Branch Offices
Inspires and motivates others to perform well
Analyzes complex and diverse information
Manages and implement changes to improve results
Solves complex issues and problems in a timely manner
Listens to others and resolves conflicts
Speaks clearly and persuasively and demonstrates group presentation skills
Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and increase productivity
Establishes and works within approved budgets
Prioritizes and plans major projects and responsibilities within the region
Meets productivity and underwriting integrity standards for Branch Offices
Regular contact with agents, brokers, principals, and Home Office underwriting team as well as other department personnel to obtain information, resolve problems, prioritize tasks, and execute responsibilities
Exercise initiative in managing, planning, organizing, monitoring, and evaluating assigned tasks and delegated responsibilities in each Branch Office; ensure that all established guidelines, deadlines and budget parameters are met
Promote change, improve performance, and solve problems by exercising leadership, sound decision-making and accurate judgment based upon knowledge of underwriting practices and effective management policies and procedures
B.A. or B.S. degree required; business emphasis preferred
Benefits
Medical & Dental Plans
Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children
Health Care Flexible Spending
Dependent Care
401k Savings Plans
Paid Time Off
Company
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a multinational property and casualty insurance company.
Founded in 1998
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2006-11-13IPO
Leadership Team
D
Daniel Pacicco
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Carl Canales
Executive Vice President - North American Field Operations
Recent News
2025-11-07
2025-11-05
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