Personal Lines Field Manager (Michigan)

Summary: Under limited supervision and with significant independent judgment, is responsible for the profitability and growth of an assigned territory through a network of independent agents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identifies, solicits, and recommends the appointment of new personal lines agencies; evaluates and recommends the rehabilitation or termination of existing personal lines agencies.
• Regularly visits agencies within field center and maintains liaison between company and agency staff to:
• Train agency staff on company philosophy, systems, products, policies, procedures and changes.
• Manage and evaluate agencies on personal lines performance.
• Assist agencies and the company in identifying and exploiting markets for company products.
• Facilitate the resolution of service and other issues between the agency and the company in all areas.
• May provide leadership to junior staff by assigning tasks, training and providing guidance. May provide input to management regarding junior staff performance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.

Education/Experience:

Master's degree (M.A.) or equivalent; or six to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

A minimum requirement for this position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.