Manager of Commercial Placement Transportation Fleet

About This Role

This role is responsible for overseeing placement strategies and carrier relationships specific to fleet transportation accounts, ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines and optimizing market access for this specialized segment. The Manager will also manage carrier placement team members and support the Commercial non-fleet internal rating process. The position will focus on developing and deploying placement activities and projects for efficiency and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain deep knowledge of non-fleet transportation risks, including regulatory requirements, coverage options and market trends
• Manage carrier placement specialist(s) and support team development and goals
• Develop excellent partnerships with Client Advisors and Account Management to determine marketing strategy and to execute placement for new and existing accounts
• Partner with the Director of Placement to maintain carrier relationships and cultivate new carrier relationships for the Midwest Division
• Implement, support, and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure carrier placement performance and track metrics
• Analyze submissions to make decisions based on individual risk characteristics, exposure analysis, hazard recognition and control
• Work with the sales and service teams to handle new and renewal remarketing process
• Prepare property and casualty insurance submissions for new business prospects and renewing accounts
• Promote and execute adoption of key technology, process optimization, automation, and streamlining

Requirements

• 5+ years progressive experience in insurance and/or financial services
• Proven experience in managing teams, implementing process improvements, and driving operational excellence
• Proven record of driving operational excellence and efficiency in service of dynamic client experiences
• Experience supporting business development lifecycle
• Self-motivating and ability to motivate others
• Excellent business and people decision-making skills and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to model positive energy and handle stress
• Excellent leadership and coaching ability
• Deep understanding of markets, clients, and competitors
• Adept at cultivating and growing productive, long-term customer relationships
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Superior presentation or relationship skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in the insurance and/or financial services industries

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits