Westfield Insurance

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With more than $2.3 billion in assets, Westfield Insurance was awarded an "A" rating for financial strength from A.M. Best. We've built that strength for more than 150 years through our integrity and a commitment to customers. Our customer relationships are based on trust and peace of mind, and our employees are empowered to carry out our mission.

Mid-Market Field Manager-Duluth, GA

This sales-driven Manager oversees production, retention and profit for the Mid-Market commercial lines business. We need a professional at the highest level of technical underwriting ability to represent Westfield among a defined territory of agencies. You will communicate between the agencies for the mid-market segment and make decisions regarding risk acceptability and pricing, as well as provide agency service and control of expenses. The selected professional will underwrite and advise on large and/or complex commercial lines accounts, the majority of which is new business, to include applications or endorsements and/or renewal requests for existing business. While determining pricing, you will evaluate exposure to loss and accept/reject risk on behalf of Westfield and operate under company guidelines and limits of authority as outlined for this position. You will collaborate with sales agents and make joint sales calls, as well as provide initial and follow-up services with our loss control representatives. 

The ability to work with all levels of employees and management in other departments (Claims, Loss Control, Premium Audit, Underwriting, etc.) is paramount. The Manager is a subject matter expert for large premium accounts and must be a "go to" communicator for both internal and external sources.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree is needed with a minimum of 10 years' P&C commercial underwriting experience OR 10-15 or more years of P&C commercial background handling accounts over $75K. AU, CIC or CPCU designation is ideal. You must have a driving record that conforms to our policy guidelines and valid driver's license. Some overnight travel is required.

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package includes profit sharing, 401(k), Pension Plan, Life and Health insurance and Education Reimbursement. A company vehicle and laptop computer are provided for the Middle Market Field Manager employees. EOE

If interested, please apply online at http://track.jobviper.com/ViewJob.asp?id=478577-1281-3969