(Please note that qualified candidates must currently reside in the Kansas City metro area to be considered.)
For over 130 years, West Bend Insurance Company has been providing valuable insurance coverage and services in the Midwest and beyond. We are excited to be expanding our team in the Kansas City area! Join a culture built on a commitment to excellence, integrity and responsibility and see why West Bend is consistently recognized as a top workplace.
Summary of Responsibilities
Develop and promote the sale of West Bend’s product lines through independent agents in assigned territory. Drive profitable growth to the company. Develop and maintain short and long-range plans that support corporate objectives. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with our valued independent agency partners. Train new agents on West Bend’s product lines, technology, and company philosophies. Negotiate new and renewal business directly with Agent and Underwriter. Conduct agency performance evaluation. Monitor and maintain quality of agency force; prospecting new agents and terminating unprofitable or low volume producing agencies.
Preferred Experience and Skills
5+ years commercial multi-line underwriting and/ or sales experience
Knowledge of Key Independent Agency Partners within the Kansas City metro area
Knowledge of industry technology
Excellent communication skills
Valid driver’s license
Preferred Education and Training
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, insurance or related field
Valid agent’s license
Associate in Underwriting, CIC, or CPCU designation
West Bend Not only provides a robust compensation and benefits package but a substantial performance bonus plan and continued growth opportunities. We’re ready to talk- are you ready to make this next move in your career?
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