Vice President Team Lead

About the role

Associated is one of the top privately held insurance and risk management firms in the country. We assist businesses and individuals with their insurance needs, including property, casualty, and employee benefits, and more. Founded in 1890, our longevity in the industry provides unparalleled expertise and longstanding relationships with leading insurance carriers. We're seeking a Vice President, Team Lead for our Commercial Lines group. You'll manage a mid-to-large book as the primary contact for your clients, and lead a team of Account Managers and CSRs.

Responsibilities

• Make major decisions collaboratively in assisting producer(s) by handling the marketing of new business and renewal submissions for new and existing clients and document accordingly.
• Acquire understanding of clients’ insurance objectives and analyzes and compare insurance plans to determine suitability.
• Liaise with clients to ensure their requirements are met, attending review meetings where appropriate.
• Ensure procedures are followed to maintain a high quality of client service.
• Review and service client accounts through working with Producer, Account Manager and CSRs in obtaining the necessary information for renewals; preparing applications, surveys and other documents for submission, selection of markets, negotiations with underwriters, preparation of proposals, processing of policies as well as reviewing issued policies for accuracy and endorsements.
• Occasionally join meetings in person or remote to assist producers in closing new business opportunities.
• May also be asked to present proposal independent of producer.
• Appropriately document conversations with clients and carrier representatives and update all Associated management systems when necessary.
• Act as a liaison between clients and insurance carriers to resolve any client service issues.