Manager, Business Development - Midwest Region

We are currently seeking a motivated Manager, Business Development for our Midwest Region who can lead a team that provides strong local presence for our agents and our policyholders. The selected candidate will lead the Region’s business efforts through the active formulation, implementation, and execution of marketing and penetration plans for multiple states and manage a team of Business Development Specialists for assigned states.

In this role, you will gather and analyze economic and competitive data for the assigned states. You will also be responsible for coordinated communication of marketing and underwriting initiatives with our agency partners. The Manager, Business Development drives agency management practices and efforts in establishing and executing strategies to achieve financial plans aligned with our unique team culture. In addition, you will work closely with Home Office and Regional teams to present FCCI’s brand to agents and policyholders. As a part of this strategy, the Manager, Business Development will participate in the development and promotion of marketing materials, advertising, and proper delivery of appropriate messaging. The preferred location for this leadership role is in the Midwest Regional office in Carmel, IN; however, candidates who reside in a Midwest location within FCCI's footprint will be considered.

FCCI believes YOU are valuable. We embrace a community that is diverse in culture, abilities, expertise, orientation and experience. FCCI’s passionate commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to our promise to serve others and strengthens our culture as we build relationships. At FCCI, we empower others to reach their full potential as we recognize that people are our greatest strength. This includes promoting an awareness that celebrates who people are in every interaction.

In exchange for your talents, FCCI offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Family Leave
• Competitive PTO & Holidays
• Recognition & Bonus Programs
• Medical, Vision, Dental & Life Insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Volunteer Time
• 401(k) Match & Profit-Sharing

The salary range for this position is $128,396-$197,729 annually. This salary range is an estimate and the actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Please apply via our website at www.fcci-group.com.     

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Qualifications Experience Required * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; (Note: Relevant, progressively responsible work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education) * Six or more years of relevant commercial P&C multi-line underwriting or distribution experience experience and two years in a direct leadership/management role * Excellent knowledge of the independent agency system, specifically the P&C marketplace with existing relationships in the Midwest territory * Solid experience leading a team of insurance professionals, preferable an underwriting or marketing team * Proven commercial lines underwriting technical experience * Experience collaborating with regional underwriting leadership and teams * Experience developing new accounts in the Midwest states preferred; work with independent agencies preferred * Solid strategic skills for team guidance and direction for growth and success * Excellent personal accountability with strong organizational and time management practices * Ability to travel 25% to 50% in the territory; Valid driver’s license * Excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal and presentation skills * Work history that demonstrates success; Positive and strong leadership orientation * Industry designations, such as CIC, CPCU or other designations that relate to the insurance industry Equal Opportunity Employer
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