Senior Territory Manager

Overview

Good Things Start Here. Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies—an A+ (Superior) rated, nationwide Property & Casualty insurer backed by Berkshire Hathaway. With supportive leadership, collaborative teams, and opportunities to grow, GUARD is a place where people build meaningful, long‑term careers.  Good Things You Can Count On.

• Competitive pay + generous PTO
• Medical, dental & vision starting day one
• 401(k), tuition reimbursement & longevity bonuses

Responsibilities

What you’ll do

Own and grow the Upstate New York territory by building strong agency relationships and driving profitable commercial P&C business.

You’ll spend most of your time in-market—meeting with agency partners, increasing submission flow, and shaping a high-quality book of business aligned to GUARD’s underwriting appetite.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Increase written premium by expanding submission activity from agency partners
• Build and maintain agency relationships through regular in-person meetings
• Review agency performance and adjust territory approach based on results
• Work with underwriting and distribution leadership to align on guidelines, pricing, and growth plans
• Use data (agency performance, market trends, competitor activity) to determine where to focus time and effort
• Follow a consistent sales process, tracking activity, pipeline, and results

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

• 4+ years of experience in territory management, production underwriting, or broker distribution
• Experience growing a book of business through agency relationships
• Knowledge of commercial P&C (Workers’ Comp, BOP, Auto, Umbrella)
• Familiarity with the Massachusetts market and agency environment
• Experience using data and metrics to inform decisions
• Clear and effective communication with agency partners and internal teams
• Strong organizational skills and independent problem-solving in complex situations

What to Expect

• High travel role with regular in-person agency visits
• Responsibility for managing territory approach and results
• Regular coordination with underwriting, distribution, and leadership teams

Tools & Extras

• Excel required; Power BI a plus
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Because driving is an essential function of this position, applicants must meet the Company's driving standards and successfully complete a motor vehicle record review and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening, which may include background, employment, education, credential, and license verification.

Salary Range

$105,000-$130,000 USD + performance-based bonus potential and use of a company car

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, this range represents a good‐faith estimate. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, credentials, geographic location, and other considerations permitted by law.

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