Commercial Lines Practice Leader

Hub International Insurance • Dallas, TX

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Commercial Lines (CL) Practice Leader owns the operational excellence of HUB’s Texas region Commercial Lines division, translating strategy into execution across sales, retention, and customer service. This role is central to driving performance outcomes while leading and developing a high-performing team of CL professionals. We are the perfect fit if you: Have a desire to help others protect their future Have an entrepreneurial spirit and are challenged by the opportunity to grow the business Believe in integrity and building success by developing relationships with others Want to drive strategic planning and influence development with a dynamic team Can close deals and facilitate additional opportunities to support revenue growth Are open for personal and career growth and love collaboration

Requirements

• At least 10-15 years of progressive Commercial Lines (CL) insurance experience; majority must be within an agency, brokerage or consulting firm
• Demonstrated track record as a Client Service/Account Executive or Team Leader in developing a consultative platform for account management
• Demonstrated experience mentoring and directly managing staff
• Ability to institute effective employee development and training procedures covering key areas
• Understand ways to distinguish insurance brokerages through customer service, technology, special product offerings, association marketing, client communication strategies and alternative funding programs
• A consultative, positive, and resourceful approach to dealing with prospects, clients, and associates
• Strong visibility within the local and national insurance communities
• Highly developed organization and time management skills
• Must be willing to travel between 5-20%
• Excellent listening skills
• Strong written and verbal communications
• Strong degree of self-motivation
• Demonstrated ability to lead/motivate others
• Influential and persuasive with the ability to partner across HUB and work well with segment and other channel leaders
• Must hold any insurance licenses required by applicable regulatory authorities to perform the duties of this role
• To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These qualifications are considered without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law. If this position requires licensing or certification, the incumbent must maintain that license or certification by meeting all continuing education and other requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Specialty lines experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Responsible for being a resource to all of CL in the HUB Texas region
• Communicate all National initiatives to the field operations in HUB Texas
• Work with other CL leaders in the HUB West Super Region to determine appropriate strategy
• Work with CL teams to ensure “best practices” are in place across the region, with authority to implement strategic changes in consultation with the Chief Operating Officer
• Work in conjunction with the CSO, COO, and the Commercial Lines (CL) Service Managers to develop a vision and growth plan, attain and maintain profitability according to HUB Texas standards, and expand the department’s capabilities in small, mid-market, and specialty CL offerings
• Promote interdepartmental resource sharing, identify cross selling opportunities and capitalize on similar association marketing
• Working with the CL Service Managers and COO, concentrate on ways to fully integrate the CL sales, account service, underwriting/analytics and compliance functions
• Work with the CL Service Managers to coordinate client service needs and expectations between the service staff and Producers
• Work with the CL Service Managers and satellite offices managing the workflow of the service staff including the assignment of workload and account responsibilities
• Influence and support strategic planning initiatives including development of CL staff
• Strategize with CL Service Managers, COO, CMO, and CSO to retain business year over year enhancing value proposition, stewardship process and account management services
• With the CSO, assist in developing sales and marketing strategies along with communications to optimize HUB’s position in the marketplace
• Positively and proactively represent HUB in meetings, seminars, and networking events
• Maintain and display a deep knowledge of CL carrier products and service level differentiation
• Drive consistent and predictable long-term, profitable client relationships
• Work with the Cross Sell Director to promote cross sales between CL and all other lines of business
• Work with Area Presidents and Finance to support the development and management of department budget, pursue and achieve targets for key financial metrics, and control expenses per corporate guidelines
• Champion the internal and external positioning of the HUB “brand”
• Actively participate in Service management on day-to-day basis including satellite office visits regarding staff development (mentoring), plan execution, and training
• Heping drive artificial intelligence (AI) adoption to improve operational efficiencies

Benefits

• HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager