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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

Global insurance brokerage, risk management, consulting

Vice President of Business Development

Insurance Sales & AgencyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree with 3 or more years of client service and/or claims management experience, or a high school degree/GED with 8 or more years of client service and/or claims management experience.
  • A Producer's License and other appropriate licensing as required.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Proficiency in using technology as a tool to maximize productivity and quality.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to engage others in consultative discussions.
  • Ability to effectively manage and balance multiple, sometimes competing, priorities.
  • Ability to work in a self-directed manner.

Responsibilities

  • Lead meetings with clients, including meetings at client locations.
  • Provide comprehensive client support and act as the main client contact for the assigned book of business.
  • Provide proactive support on specific initiatives that deliver unique value through execution of client-specific business plans, service timelines, and corporate communications.
  • Manage difficult client communications, including changes in terms, enrollment guidelines, risk assessment, and group size or details.
  • Support client retention by maintaining a positive relationship and image with clients.
  • Negotiate and sell lines of insurance to clients to round out accounts as appropriate.
  • Design programs or enrollment options for clients as assigned and directed by agency management.
  • Own all audit review and enrollment processes for the assigned book of business.
  • Analyze data to draft client service plans, stewardship reports, and other meaningful reports tailored to client needs and presentation circumstances.
  • Manage and develop strong personal relationships with appropriate insurance carrier personnel.
  • Use knowledge of enrollment and program guidelines to negotiate with providers as needed.
  • Stay fluent in clients' industries and current events that may modify program options.
  • Review changes in carrier offerings and policies and relay information to the larger service team.
  • Mentor or formally direct the work of more junior team members, including Account Coordinators, Account Managers, and Senior Account Managers.
  • Facilitate and collaborate with the account team on the agency's renewal strategy.
  • Provide clients with tailored employee-benefit programs and review methods of handling risks.
  • Identify and explain gaps in programs and work with the producer to write new business.
  • Educate clients about the regulatory environment and assist with compliance issues as necessary.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous insurance knowledge and experience managing client relationships.
  • Solid financial acumen.

About the Company

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

Global insurance brokerage, risk management, consulting

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is a global insurance brokerage and risk management firm. It helps businesses, public entities, and individuals manage risk and obtain insurance through three segments: brokerage, risk management, and corporate. The brokerage unit offers a full range of retail and wholesale insurance brokerage and consulting services to match clients with coverage. The risk management unit handles contract claim settlements, claim administration, loss control consulting, and risk management information services to reduce exposures. The corporate unit oversees the company’s clean energy and other investments. The firm differentiates itself by providing end-to-end risk solutions across insurance placement, claims handling, risk counseling, and investment activities, rather than focusing on a single service. Its goal is to help clients manage risk effectively, protect assets, and pursue value through diverse investments, including clean energy.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Itasca, IL
Founded
1927

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