Vice President, Insurance - NJ

About the Role 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Vice President to lead our dynamic Insurance team in Whippany, NJ.

Key Responsibilities Include 

• Serve as a visible leader for the internal insurance team 

• Lead, retain, and mentor team members 

• Foster an environment that embodies collaboration and teambuilding 

• Responsible for training, overseeing, and quality checking the work of Account Executives (AE) 

• Effectively distributes workload across servicing teams 

• Review account receivable (A/R) reports, book of business Business Development reports and other critical business documents for accuracy 

• Positively and proactively represents American Global in meetings, seminars, trade shows, networking events, industry associations, organizations, boards and charities, as appropriate; Authors articles 

• Cultivate carrier relationships at leadership levels to support company visibility and credibility in the construction insurance marketplace.  

• Achieve new business sales goals 

• Retain a minimum of 95% of individual book of business year over year 

• Manage C-suite client relationship and overall client satisfaction. Clearly communicate client needs to account management team 

• Cultivate relationships with centers of influence (Including but not limited to attorney partners, bankers, CPAs) 

• Clearly promote American Global’s competitive differentiation in written and verbal presentations 

• Supports team in response to requests for proposals (RFP) 

• Maintain ongoing communication with clients and industry partners to ensure a high-level of customer service.  

• Maintain insurance license & CE requirements  

• Additional responsibilities as  

Skills & Experience That Lead to Success: 

• Time management and ability to prioritize work 

• Attention to detail 

• Problem solving skills 

• Professional written and verbal communication 

• Proficient in Applied Epic, Microsoft Office product suite, and Adobe Pro systems 

• Strong technical property and casualty knowledge, typically 10 to 12+ years industry experience. 

• Ability to drive strategy 

• Embrace change and innovation as the industry evolves 

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of competitors to aid in company prospecting efforts 

• Demonstrate proficiency in the sales discovery process (due diligence) 

Additional/Preferred Qualifications: 

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation  

• Ability to travel as  

What You Can Expect From Us: 

• Comprehensive Benefits Package  

• Collaborative and innovative environment 

• Culture of continuous learning and professional development 

• Competitive salary package (Annual base salary varies based on level of experience, approximately $150k to $250k plus annual target performance based bonus)

• 401k with above-average employer match of up to 5% of your salary 

• Leadership training and support 

• Work/Life Balance (Summer Fridays, flexible work arrangements and mental health services) 

• Education and Student Loan Assistance 

American Global is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. 
 
We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email [email protected]. 
 
The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location. 
  

Who We Are 

American Global is one of the largest privately held insurance and surety brokerage firms in North America specializing in all aspects of construction risk management. We support contractors, owners, and developers, helping protect them from the risks and exposures specific to the construction industry.  

We are a vibrant, values-driven community with a unique, collaborative culture that fuels our desire to excel. Together, our team is transforming the construction industry and revolutionizing the role of broker. As we continue our journey, we seek to find the right individuals, in the right locations, to expand and enrich our fast-growing team of talented professionals across 15 locations throughout the US and Canada, as well as Rome, Italy. 

Are you ready to be a part of our story?