Erie Insurance Group · 1 month ago
State Commercial Insurance Manager - Illinois Job Details | Erie Insurance
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$97K/yr - $156K/yr
6+ years expErie Insurance Group is a respected Fortune 500 company with a diverse and inclusive team. They are seeking a State Commercial Insurance Manager to lead agents and District Sales Managers, develop regional growth strategies, and foster relationships within the community.
Property & Casualty InsuranceAuto Insurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Partner with branch leaders to set and achieve growth, profitability, and agency development goals
Serve as a hands-on mentor to Agents and District Sales Managers, building expertise in ERIE’s commercial lines products and underwriting practices
Evaluate complex commercial accounts, make underwriting and pricing decisions within authority, and collaborate with senior underwriters on larger risks
Foster strong relationships with Agents, branch teams, and Home Office underwriting partners
Represent ERIE in the community and maintain positive relationships with policyholders and stakeholders
Assists branch managers in establishing short- and long-range objectives related to commercial lines sales, with an emphasis on growth, underwriting profitability and agency development and training
Provides hands-on training and guidance to Agents on ERIE's commercial lines products, resources, and services, including identifying web-based resources and training programs for Agent use. Builds commercial expertise of new and existing Agents for increased independence and sound judgment when pursuing commercial business
Provides hands-on training and guidance to branch DSMs on ERIE's commercial lines products, resources, and services, including identifying web-based resources and training programs. Builds commercial expertise of new and existing DSMs for increased independence and sound judgment when working with Agents to pursue commercial business
Identifies Agents requiring additional guidance and interaction from their DSMs on commercial lines products and services. Works directly with DSMs, branch managers, and commercial underwriting staff to develop a plan to deliver that guidance and interaction as appropriate
Contacts and visits Agents regularly to evaluate quotations and applications for multiple commercial lines to determine acceptability, including larger, more complex commercial accounts
Makes acceptability and pricing decisions on risks within defined binding authority. Refers risks that are beyond binding authority to a senior commercial lines underwriter, risk analyst or underwriting supervisor
Develops and maintains effective relationships and contact with Home Office commercial lines underwriting management and production underwriters
Serves as a company representative in maintaining favorable Policyholder relationships. Works closely with adjusters and other claims personnel on matters of mutual concern
Develops and maintains strong working knowledge of ERIE's commercial product lines, including policy features and key endorsements and sources of information on ERIE's products
Represents the company in community relations activities as directed
For branch office accounts, handles insurance agency business as a licensed, non-commission company Agent
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, and six years of sales, underwriting, claims, loss control or marketing experience required; or
Associate's degree and eight years of sales, underwriting, claims, loss control or marketing experience, required; or
High school diploma or GED and ten years of sales, underwriting, claims, loss control or marketing experience, required
Incumbent must live in territory assigned unless a change is approved by the company
Occasional overnight travel required
Acceptance of hours beyond the normal work week and some restrictions on vacation during peak periods
Willingness to obtain property/casualty insurance license for assigned state or branch office service territory required
Valid driver's license and good driving record required
Preferred
One of the following professional designations is preferred: ARM, AU, ALCM, CRM, CIC, CPCU, or General Insurance Program
Benefits
Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents. Coverage begins your first day of work.
Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums. We currently pay up to 97% of employees’ monthly premium costs.
Pension. We are one of only 13 Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan. Full-time employees are vested after five years of service.
401(k) with up to 4% contribution match. The 401(k) is offered in addition to the pension.
Paid time off. Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days and parental leave.
Career development. Including a tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations.
Additional benefits that include company-paid basic life insurance; short-and long-term disability insurance; orthodontic coverage for children and adults; adoption assistance; fertility and infertility coverage; well-being programs; paid volunteer hours for service to your community; and dollar-for-dollar matching of your charitable gifts each year.
This position comes with a company car with paid gas card.
Company
Erie Insurance Group
From our modest roots starting in 1925 as a Pennsylvania auto insurer, we've grown to become a multi-line insurance company, offering auto, home, business and life insurance through our network of independent insurance agents.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andrew Abramczyk
CTO / VP
Ron Habursky, CFA
SVP & Chief Investment Officer
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