Job Description:

Job Objectives:

To help develop and implement Allied World’s Midwest Region Broker Engagement strategic plans across all lines of business in the organization.

  

Duties and Responsibilities:

·        Responsible for all elements of distribution management for all product lines in the Midwest region

·        Obtain a broad knowledge and be able to speak authoritatively about all of AW North America product lines

·        From a high level, this will include being able to effectively illustrate AW product/Company differentiation, key competitor strengths and weaknesses, current market or industry segment issues and comprehensive understanding of AW distribution relationships

·        Work closely with Midwest Regional Executive and Broker Engagement Leader to assess regional Broker Engagement needs, develop specific product line strategies including help with targeting specific accounts, prioritize resources and execute business development plans

·        Manage overall broker performance for brokers in assigned geographic territories to achieve stated growth objectives in the region and determine which brokers need specific growth plans

·        Identify new production and/or product opportunities by conducting in-depth portfolio surveys of existing/potential distribution partners

·        Enhance AW market share by identifying and qualifying new distributors. Act as our distribution partner’s advocate.  Be viewed as a valuable and indispensable distribution resource for our product leads

·        Expand AW’s visibility and brand in the market via participation at strategic conferences.

·        Gather competitive intelligence and distribute to relevant business units

·        Assist in developing and managing robust reports that track stated BE metrics to illustrate impact and make appropriate adjustments as needed

·        Bachelor's degree required

·        A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant underwriting and/or Business Development experience

·        Self-starter, strong organizational skills and ability to function independently with minimal daily oversight

·        Excellent negotiation, influencing and sales/marketing skills, strong written & verbal communication skills

·        Must be able to simultaneously manage multiple priorities

·        Must possess a broad network of distribution relationships in the Region

 

Our Business

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients, cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since 2001. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings, Limited and benefit from a strong capital base and a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in non-traditional ways.

Our generous benefits package includes: Health, Dental and Disability Insurance, a company match 401k plan, and Group Term Life Insurance. Allied World is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity, age, genetic information, marital or civil partnership status, family status, sexual orientation , military, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

To learn more, visit awac.com, or follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/alliedworld and LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/allied-world.

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