Remote Agency Management & Growth Leader

Selective Insurance; Ohio; On-site; USD 106,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off 20 days

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Selective Insurance is seeking an Agency Manager/AMS to act as a liaison between the company and agents, guiding regional underwriting teams and corporate departments. You will assess agent strengths and promote Selective’s initiatives to drive profitable growth in volume and policy count, while ensuring compliance.

The role requires traveling within the territory (about 40-50%) and strong communication to train agents and staff.

Qualifications

• Must be results oriented with a proven track record in establishing, prioritizing and achieving business goals.
• This role is for a seasoned AMS with proven track record.
• Demonstrated superior communication, negotiation & presentation skills.
• Must be a high achiever with superior organizational skills who is self-motivated, pro-active, flexible, and able to work independently, from a remote location.
• Must be able to maximize technology to ensure high productivity ( Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and all internal business related software).
• Must have valid state-issued driver’s license in good standing and be able to drive an automobile.

Responsibilities

• Develop a profitable agency force that is familiar with Selective’s initiatives, products, policies and services.
• Makes consistent underwriting decisions, adheres to company pricing philosophies and promotes ease of doing business with Selective.
• Monitors agency results and follows up with agent both as to growth/profitability/share of wallet and compliance with company’s initiatives, procedures and policies.
• Develop professional working relationship with agent, regional underwriting and claim teams, and corporate departments. Conduct underwriting, sales and information technology training for agents and their staff.
• Keeps two-way communication between agent and company continuously open and viable; and encourage agent usage of all Selective systems including CLAS, PLUS and eSelect.
• Performs inspections as determined by Loss Control Guide, makes risk improvement or correction of deficiency recommendations and promptly follows up on same, documenting the file accordingly.
• Stays alert for and advise company of any industry information, new ideas, products or any changes in other carrier philosophies that could positively or adversely affect Selective.
• Audit agents One & Done book of business and provide quality assurance feedback to agent and underwriting team.
• Meet regularly and frequently with CMS, Loss Control Rep, Bond Rep, Personal Lines Rep (if applicable) to discuss agency results and opportunities for greater growth and profitability.

Skills

Results oriented

Proven AMS experience

Excellent communication

Self-motivated

MS Office proficiency

Driver's license

Education

College degree preferred

6+ years underwriting experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Selective Insurance is seeking an Agency Manager/AMS to act as a liaison between the company and agents, guiding regional underwriting teams and corporate departments. You will assess agent strengths and promote Selective’s initiatives to drive profitable growth in volume and policy count, while ensuring compliance.

The role requires traveling within the territory (about 40-50%) and strong communication to train agents and staff.