Associate Managing Director

$150,000 - $225,000/Yr

Burns & Wilcox - Plantation, FL

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Plantation, FL

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Associate Managing Director at Burns & Wilcox will lead and oversee the performance of the Plantation office, focusing on strategies for profitability, growth, and retention of business in the South Florida region. This role requires a dynamic leader with experience in the insurance industry, responsible for managing a team of underwriters and brokers, and ensuring the overall operational success of the office.

Responsibilities

• Effectively lead and manage the employees of the Plantation office, including a team of Underwriter and Broker producers, and support staff.
• Play a key leadership role in the dynamic growth of a highly successful and consistently profitable company.
• Responsible for team and performance management including developing, training, mentoring, and retaining talent in sales and service.
• Attract and retain top talent by driving the selection, hiring, and promotion of employees in the business unit.
• Define and monitor successful sales and marketing strategies.
• Manage relationships with retail agents and underwriter/broker producers.
• Responsible for office Profit & Loss.
• Partner with a service-oriented corporate headquarters team.
• Supervise execution of company underwriting guidelines, corporate policy and procedures, and compliance with contract terms.
• Manage the overall operations of the offices driving consistency and quality in all processes; including all aspects of new business opportunities, renewal reviews, marketing procedures, training, and staffing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a sales team leader including direct management experience.
• Minimum 5 years of multi-line underwriting/production experience, excess & surplus experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, influence and motivate a team.
• Ability to develop and manage strong relations with clients, carriers and third parties.
• Demonstrated proficiency in sales and marketing.
• Proven organization skills and ability with a strong attention to detail.
• Insurance license, CPCU, CIC or comparable designations preferred.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid holidays
• Professional development assistance