Manager, Broker Engagement - Northwest

Allied World; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and DisabilityInsurance

401k match

Group Term Life Insurance

Job summary

Allied World is seeking a strategic leader to drive global broker engagement across lines and regions. You will partner with international distribution networks to expand brand presence, grow revenue and optimize market penetration while navigating diverse regulatory environments.

In this role you will shape multi-regional strategies, mentor regional teams, and align product offerings with client needs, travel internationally up to 40–50% to build relationships and capture new opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 8–10 years of underwriting and/or business development experience.
• Experience in international markets and multi-regional initiatives.
• Strong negotiation and client relationship skills.
• Excellent written and verbal English; other languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage global broker engagement strategies across regions and lines.
• Lead liaison between Allied World and international distribution networks.
• Coordinate regional inputs to ensure consistent approaches while adapting to local markets.
• Analyze global broker relationships to improve market penetration and growth.
• Monitor market trends, regulatory changes and competitive dynamics globally.

Skills

Negotiation

Sales & Marketing

English communication

Cross-cultural

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Take the next step in your career with us.

Allied World is an ideal place for talented professionals who are driven by a belief in the value of collaboration and the power of knowledge.

We believe that when our great people work together and support one another, our clients receive the best solutions. We embrace unique perspectives and empower each person to grow through professional development, career training and mentoring programs.

Our people are our most important asset, and we are very proud of the quality of our team members.

Job Summary:

To develop, implement and manage Allied World's global Broker Engagement strategic plans across all lines of business and geographic regions. This role serves as a key liaison between Allied World and its international distribution network, ensuring consistent brand representation and optimal market penetration worldwide. The position requires driving revenue growth through strategic broker relationships while maintaining Allied World's competitive positioning in diverse global markets. Additionally, the role involves fostering long-term partnerships that align with the company's expansion goals and risk appetite across different regulatory environments and cultural contexts.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Responsible for all elements of distribution management across multiple regions and product lines globally
• Develop and execute comprehensive global broker engagement strategies aligned with corporate objectives
• Coordinate with regional teams to ensure consistent approach while adapting to local market needs

Product & Market Expertise

• Obtain broad knowledge and speak authoritatively about all AW global product lines
• Effectively illustrate AW product/Company differentiation across international markets
• Analyze key competitor strengths and weaknesses on a global scale
• Monitor current market and industry segment issues across regions
• Maintain comprehensive understanding of AW's global distribution relationships

Business Development & Growth

• Work with Regional Executives globally to assess BE needs and develop region-specific strategies
• Help target specific accounts and prioritize resources across multiple markets
• Execute business development plans to achieve stated growth objectives globally
• Manage overall broker performance across regions and develop specific growth plans where needed

Distribution Management

• Identify new production and product opportunities through portfolio surveys of existing/potential global distribution partners
• Enhance AW market share by identifying and qualifying new distributors internationally
• Act as distribution partner advocate and serve as valuable resource for global product leads
• Coordinate cross-border distribution strategies and manage international broker relationships

Market Presence & Intelligence

• Expand AW's global visibility and brand through participation at strategic international conferences
• Gather competitive intelligence from multiple markets and distribute to relevant business units
• Monitor global industry trends and regulatory changes affecting distribution

Operations & Coordination

• Coordinate producer agreements across jurisdictions and mediate potential distribution conflicts
• Manage cross-regional collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Develop and manage robust global reporting systems that track BE metrics and ROI
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and business practices across regions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant underwriting and/or Business Development experience
• International insurance market experience preferred
• Experience managing multi-regional or global initiatives
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and ability to function independently
• Excellent negotiation, influencing and sales/marketing skills
• Strong written & verbal communication skills in English; additional languages preferred
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple priorities across time zones
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively in diverse international markets
• Must possess broad network of distribution relationships across multiple regions
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain international business relationships
• Understanding of global insurance market dynamics and regulatory environments
• Willingness to travel internationally (up to 40-50% travel expected)
• Ability to work across multiple time zones effectively

The salary range for this role is between:

Salary Range: $90,000 - 150,000

The above annualized base pay range is a broad range based on analysis of similar positions in the market. The actual base pay for the position may be above or below the listed range and determined by a number of considerations, including but now limited to complexity, location, and scope of the role, along with experience, skills, education, training, and other conditions of employment. Base salary represents one component of Allied World's comprehensive total reward package, which may also include annual incentive compensation rewards.

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 Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without consideration of any disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected bylaw.

Working at Allied World

Our team of over 1,650 professionals has deep expertise in the industry. They enjoy their work, and many have served for several years. This is what you can expect when you join us:

• Instant membership in the Allied World — a global network of colleagues who will support your career journey
• A manager who will help you build your career through a structured coaching program
• Access to a full suite of learning and development tools and resources

Global Presence

Headquartered in Bermuda, Allied World has offices in Atlanta, Boston, Brisbane, Chicago, Costa Mesa, Dallas, Dublin, Farmington (CT), Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Malaysia, Manchester, Miami, Nashville, New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney, Switzerland and Toronto. We strive to provide exceptional service to our clients and distribution partners.