Manager, Business Development (Insurance)

TL;DR

Manager, Business Development (Insurance): Driving revenue and profitability through strategic relationships with retail partners in the Central Region with an accent on producer engagement and market strategy. Focus on coordinating workflows between underwriters and brokers and analyzing retail marketplace trends.

Location: Chicago, IL. US Work Authorization required; no visa sponsorship provided.

Salary: $116k - $159.6k per year with a 30% bonus potential.

Company

A Fortune 500 holding company specializing in insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory, and investment operations globally.

What you will do

• Build and maintain relationships with external trading partners and internal underwriting teams.
• Act as a primary conduit to facilitate communication and workflows between underwriters and assigned producers.
• Execute regional marketing strategies to achieve growth and underwriting profit.
• Research and analyze retail marketplace trends to ensure product relevance.
• Increase brand awareness and promote cross-marketing and renewal retention with producers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of business development or marketing experience working with retail producers.
• Deep understanding of property, casualty, and professional liability underwriting and claims.
• Ability to travel 50% or more, including regular driving and flying.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable DMV Motor Vehicle Record.
• Proven experience working effectively in a matrixed underwriting environment.
• Must have US Work Authorization (no sponsorship provided now or in the future).

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plan options.
• 401(k) plan with employer match contributions.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Generous time off including PTO, corporate holidays, and floating holidays.
• Parental leave support.