National Accounts Manager

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Competitive pay

Insurance benefits

401(k) & tuition

Job summary

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies, a nationwide Property & Casualty insurer backed by Berkshire Hathaway, seeks a National Accounts Manager to lead relationships with national retail partners and drive profitable growth remotely, with a hybrid work schedule.

You will develop account plans, deliver virtual trainings, and collaborate with underwriting, operations, and marketing to expand product penetration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in insurance distribution, territory management, underwriting, sales, or account management.
• Experience with national retail agencies, broker networks, or agency aggregators preferred.
• Proven ability to build agency relationships and deliver sales results.
• Strong knowledge of commercial lines: Workers’ Comp, Businessowners, Commercial Auto, GL, Inland Marine, Umbrella.
• Understanding of national agency networks, brokers, market conditions, and competitive landscape.
• Strong presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to engage agency partners in a primarily virtual environment.
• Strong analytical and business judgment balancing growth with profitability & underwriting discipline.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM; Power BI is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen relationships with national retail brokers, insurance networks, aggregators, and key agency partners through consistent virtual engagement.
• Develop and execute account and territory plans focused on profitable premium growth, increased submissions, and expanded product penetration.
• Ensure agency partners understand GUARD’s products, underwriting appetite, guidelines, and key initiatives.
• Conduct business reviews and stewardship meetings with agency leadership and network executives.
• Deliver virtual product training, sales coaching, and onboarding to support agency performance and growth.
• Analyze production, submission trends, profitability, and market intelligence to identify opportunities and maintain alignment with underwriting objectives.
• Monitor national market conditions, competitive activity, and distribution trends to help inform sales strategies.
• Build strong relationships with distribution leadership and internal partners to identify growth opportunities and support strategic expansion.
• Collaborate with underwriting, operations, marketing, and product teams to address partner needs and execute growth initiatives.
• Use CRM and business intelligence tools to manage opportunities, track activity, and measure performance.

Skills

Insurance distribution

Territory management

Sales

Underwriting

Account management

CRM platforms

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM platforms

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Good Things Start Here. Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies- and you can be part of it! We are an A+ (Superior) rated, nationwide Property & Casualty insurer backed by Berkshire Hathaway. With supportive leadership, collaborative teams, and opportunities to grow, GUARD is a place where people build meaningful, long‑term careers.Good Things You Can Count On.

• Hybrid schedule: 2 days remote / 3 in‑office
• Competitive pay + generous PTO
• Medical, dental & vision starting day one
• 401(k), tuition reimbursement & longevity bonuses

Responsibilities

The National Accounts Manager is responsible for managing, developing, and expanding relationships with national retail partners and driving profitable business growth nationwide, primarily through remote engagement. This role serves as the primary point of contact for assigned distribution partners and is accountable for driving profitable premium growth, increasing market share, expanding product penetration, and strengthening Berkshire Hathaway GUARD’s position within key national distribution channels.

This role focuses on the strategic marketing of GUARD’s products, territory development, and execution of profitable growth initiatives aligned with the goals and underwriting discipline of Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies. The National Accounts Manager will identify market opportunities, strengthen distribution partnerships, and deliver sustainable growth across the assigned footprint.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and strengthen relationships with national retail brokers, insurance networks, aggregators, and key agency partners through consistent virtual engagement.
• Develop and execute account and territory plans focused on profitable premium growth, increased submissions, and expanded product penetration.
• Ensure agency partners understand GUARD’s products, underwriting appetite, guidelines, and key initiatives.
• Conduct business reviews and stewardship meetings with agency leadership and network executives.
• Deliver virtual product training, sales coaching, and onboarding to support agency performance and growth.
• Analyze production, submission trends, profitability, and market intelligence to identify opportunities and maintain alignment with underwriting objectives.
• Monitor national market conditions, competitive activity, and distribution trends to help inform sales strategies.
• Build strong relationships with distribution leadership and internal partners to identify growth opportunities and support strategic expansion.
• Collaborate with underwriting, operations, marketing, and product teams to address partner needs and execute growth initiatives.
• Use CRM and business intelligence tools to manage opportunities, track activity, and measure performance.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in insurance distribution, territory management, underwriting, sales, or account management.
• Experience working with national retail agencies, broker networks, or agency aggregators preferred.
• Proven ability to build strong agency relationships and deliver sales results.
• Strong knowledge of commercial insurance products, including Workers’ Compensation, Businessowners, Commercial Auto, General Liability, Inland Marine, and Umbrella.
• Understanding of national agency networks, brokers, market conditions, and the competitive landscape.
• Strong presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to effectively engage and influence agency partners in a primarily virtual environment.
• Strong analytical and business judgment with the ability to balance growth opportunities with profitability and underwriting discipline.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM platforms; experience with Power BI is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Salary $90,000- $120,000

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for a performance‑based incentive bonus.

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, this range represents a good‑faith estimate. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, credentials, geographic location, and other considerations permitted by law.

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