AVP- Business Development / Captive Insurance

Gallagher•Rolling Meadows, IL

62d

About The Position

At Artex, we reimagine what risk management can be and we do it with bold thinking, deep expertise, and an unwavering belief in what’s possible. As part of our global team, you’ll help clients navigate complex risks through creative, forward-looking solutions that go beyond the expected. This is a place where innovation is encouraged, ideas are welcomed, and no two days look the same. We’re a community of confidently curious problem-solvers, opportunity seizers, and collaborative thinkers, working together to challenge convention and shape the future of our industry. Here, you’ll be supported to explore your potential, grow your expertise, and make a meaningful impact on a global scale. Part of Artex Risk (www.artexrisk.com), the AVP-Business Development will develop and acquire new business revenue from new and existing clients and assigned prospects in identified sectors or market area. They will develop and maintain a distribution of broker partners.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 3 years related experience required OR High School Diploma/GED and 8 years experience.
Appropriate insurance licensing required.
Act independently with minimal direction.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of proven experience.
3+ years of experience in selling alternative risk products.
Extensive knowledge and in-depth understanding of the insurance industry and our products and services.
Experience within the insurance industry preferred.
Demonstrated capability to adhere to and champion the sales process.

Responsibilities

Provide expertise in alternative risk products to broker partners and both mid-market and large accounts.
Identify client needs and develop custom solutions.
Client-facing with a track record of working effectively with decision-makers within clients.
Establish and develop emerging relationships with economic buyers of varying complexity.
Provide technical competency to create innovative solutions.
Establish credibility (knowledge/trust) both externally as well as internally.
Possess senior executive client communication and negotiation skills (oral and written)
Communicate market/industry perspectives and applications to specific client situations.
Communicate and capture the value that Artex brings to clients.
Demonstrate new business production abilities as well as a seasoned new business production history.
Ability to generate $500,000 or greater in new business revenue.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
Life and accident insurance
401(K) and Roth options
Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program