VP, Business Development - Central

Arch Insurance Group Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical plans

Competitive 401k with generous matching

PTO beginning at 20 days per year

Paid Parental Leave up to 10 weeks

Student Loan Assistance

Job summary

Arch Insurance Group Inc. is seeking an experienced professional to lead regional business development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years in P&C sales or related fields and existing relationships in the local brokerage community.

This role encompasses managing strategic plans, generating relationships, and enhancing visibility through networking. Arch offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical plans, a competitive 401k, PTO, and student loan assistance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in P&C sales, broking, underwriting, or marketing management.
• Successful experience developing and implementing growth strategies.
• Strong client engagement and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own regional business development priorities.
• Generate new and deepen current relationships to meet revenue goals.
• Identify market opportunities with regional distribution partners.

Skills

Relationship management

Business development

Sales strategies

Client engagement

Education

B.A./B.S. preferred

Job description

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility℠.

Responsibilities

• Own regional business development priorities with Arch’s business units and agency/broker partners that support growth strategies.
• Utilize internal and external data platforms to analyze progress of priorities; when appropriate, recommend refinement of priorities to more appropriately align with current market environment.
• Serve as a single point of contact for agents/brokers in the region for product support, appetite awareness, quality service, opportunity assessments, and the overall fulfilment of multiline needs.
• Generate new and deepen current relationships to meet or exceed revenue goals with distribution partners and agents that align with Arch’s appetite and product suite.
• Manage regional strategic plans with key national brokers.
• Collaborate with Arch’s business units to develop and manage a dynamic prospect list that supports business development and cross selling opportunities.
• Be the face of Arch in the region by increasing visibility with distribution partners, trade shows, local associations, and networking events.
• Own the coordination of regional events and networking opportunities to increase visibility and expand the Arch brand.
• Identify market opportunities for new solutions and underserved territories with regional distribution partners.
• Participate in the constant improvement of partner management, and producer appointment processes.
• Support a positive distribution team culture by embodying Arch’s values/behaviors.

Experience Required

• Existing relationships in the local agency/brokerage communities.
• Successful experience developing and implementing growth strategies.
• 10+ years in P&C sales, broking, underwriting, or marketing management.
• Experience managing retail and/or wholesale distribution channels.
• Strong client engagement and relationship management skills.
• B.A./B.S. preferred.

Benefits

Arch is committed to helping employees succeed through our comprehensive benefits package that includes multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage, a competitive 401k with generous matching, PTO beginning at 20 days per year, up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer, basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks, Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement, Backup Child and Elder Care; and more. Click here to learn more on available benefits.

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