Job Description

Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group\'s member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.

At Great American, we value diversity and recognize the benefits gained when people from different cultures, backgrounds and experiences work collaboratively to achieve business results. We are intentionally focused on fostering an inclusive culture and know valuing diversity is an essential leadership quality. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered and enabled to perform at their best.

Great American\'s Crop Division is looking for a Territory Director/AVP in our Lawrence, KS office. As one of the largest Crop insurers in the country, Great American is recognized as a leader in this specialized marketplace. We are seeking a strategic and dynamic leader to join our GREAT team.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the oversight of the Claims, Underwriting, Business Development, and Customer Service functions of the Lawrence region.

Ensures that effective business relationships with internal and external customers are developed and maintained in order to attract and retain profitable business.

Has responsibility for developing productive agency partnerships.

Ensures excellent customer service by using various business intelligence tools to monitor service levels, activity, and customer experience. Develops methods to improve customer service and satisfaction as needed.

May contribute to product development of new or enhanced insurance products / services and developing / executing strategic plans for entry into new markets.

Applies crop insurance laws and regulations.

Analyzes quality and quantity of risks underwritten, business selection and products sold.

Has responsibility for the appearance and maintenance of the office. Coordinates with vendors, contractors and / or corporate Real Estate and Facilities for all routine maintenance, repairs, or modifications.

Participates in planning goals, plans strategies and operating methodologies. Ensures that the regional office meets budget and performance targets.

Has responsibility for the performance, development and coaching of the office and field staff.

Qualifications:

Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in business, agriculture or related field preferred.

8+ years of crop insurance or P&C insurance experience is preferred, but candidates with a strong management background in agriculture are also encouraged to apply.

Must have excellent communications skills and the ability to develop agency relationships.

Must be open to travel, including some overnight travel as needed.

Business Unit: Crop

Benefits:

We offer competitive healthcare, retirement, and paid time off benefits for full-time and part-time benefit eligible employees.

Great American Insurance