VP, Broker - Financial Institutions Group

What You'll Be Doing

Proactively coordinate and handle broking around the renewal cycle in accordance to NFP’s service model standards and timelines
Demonstrate exceptional negotiation skills – capable of interacting with audiences of various seniority within client, carrier, wholesale and specialty organizations; effectively manage difficult scenarios and collaborate with Broking Team Leader on alternatives and solutions
Complete client/prospect placements demonstrating an unmistakable command of the risk to be placed and a clear focus on driving the optimal outcome in both financial and non-financial terms
Collaborate with team and client to ensure complete and timely submissions, respond to carrier queries, compile and analyze carrier quote proposals, and present clients with a clear summary of the marketing process and a proposal with recommendations
Develop creative solutions to effectively address difficult placement scenarios; lead the process and drive outcomes to enhance customer satisfaction around key deliverables
Lead team members in preparation of proposal presentations for existing and prospective clients
Support team members in responding to client queries and concerns to resolve issues promptly
Prepare detailed and complex coverage and policy comparisons, diagnostics, consolidated coverage/policy analyses, letters, and reports under the direction of the Broking Team Leader
Develop strong, productive, trustful and resilient relationships with carrier and wholesale partners and their staff, NFP local office teams and NFP Producer teams nationwide
Provide oversight and ensure the accuracy of client and policy information in NFP’s Epic agency management system
Drive deployment of data and analytics to provide meaningful program insight for clients and the broking team
Develop differentiated client services through a thoughtful and sound execution of the client stewardship process that enhances the quality of client relationships
Lead by example in completing NFP’s broking strategies, including strategic carriers, panels, and preferred wholesaler utilization
Build and maintain detailed knowledge of insurance marketplace, products and services

Who You Are

Excellent leadership and portfolio management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Sound understanding of broker operating fundamentals and financials
Excellent organizational skills with ability to adjust to changing workload, work complexity and priorities
Ability to work collaboratively as a key team member and coach to junior team members
Strong attention to detail with strong analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative
Proven technical competency and creativity demonstrating excellence in creating and delivering innovative property and casualty solutions
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with Epic (AMS) a plus

Education And/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Minimum seven years insurance experience
Team leadership experience a plus
Certificates, Licenses, Registration

P&C License required or obtained within 90 days of employment
Advanced industry designation(s) (e.g. CPCU, CIC, ARM) preferred