AVP, P&C Distribution Development & Support

Argo Group International Holdings, Inc.and American National, US based specialty P&C companies, (together known as BP&C, Inc.) are wholly owned subsidiaries of Brookfield Wealth Solutions, Ltd. ("BWS"), a New York and Toronto-listed public company. BWS is a leading wealth solutions provider, focused on securing the financial futures of individuals and institutions through a range of wealth protection and retirement services, and tailored capital solutions.

Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Responsible for oversight of Property and Casualty Distribution Programs, Field Support & Field Development to meet profitable growth goals. Partners with P&C Distribution and P&C functions leaders to develop, design, and implement field programs and support to drive results countrywide.

This role uses a data-driven approach to help develop and implement the distribution strategy, supporting profitable growth and requires a strong drive to achieve ambitious goals. Emphasizing close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop, implement, and support innovative programs aimed at growing & maximizing property and casualty distribution.
• Regularly monitor results, agency plans, analyzes production and experience metrics to identify trends related to program success.
• Work with regional leaders and senior leadership to develop, enhance and establish distribution strategy and achieve overall profitable growth goals.
• Oversee the design, development implementation of Field Support and Education & Development standards and guidelines.
• Develops and maintains key performance indicators measuring performance and return of distribution programs, education & development and field support functions.
• Leads, coordinates and engages with home office and distribution partners to maximize the impact and efficiency of field support, educational & development and distribution programs.
• Responsible for staying up to date with industry practices and trends in support of key responsibilities.
  • Oversee budget by forecasting needs, anticipating costs, and tracking expenses to ensure fiscal responsibility.

• Manages and allocates resources effectively to support operational objectives and maximize team productivity.

• Regularly assesses the performance of the team, through observation and feedback, and providing developmental and mentoring guidance that creates highly effective team members

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or the equivalent experience in instructional design/development.
• 10+ years Property & Casualty Distribution and/or Field Development.

• Five or more years of supervisory/management experience.

• Additional Qualifications:
  • Organizational and time management skills to prioritize workloads to meet time sensitive deadlines required.
  • Highly effective communication skills and strong ability to establish working relationship across the enterprise

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• The position is physically comfortable; essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting and temperature; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.

• A person in this position exercises wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments.

• Additional Requirements:
  • Ability for work related travel up to 40% of the time.

PREFERENCES:

• Industry designations in insurance preferred