Senior Vice President, Agencies

Senior Vice President, Agencies Officer

The American National Multiple Lines Agencies Division is seeking a full-time strategic Senior Vice President to drive vision and direction for the exclusive agency distribution model. You will also be responsible for the development and execution of marketing initiatives across all channels that will directly contribute to overall company revenue goals, as well as product line profitability targets and financial milestones. To thrive in this position, you should have a strong sales leadership background, experience with multi-line products, and understand current agency field challenges and opportunities.

What will you do?

• Oversee compliance of current laws and regulatory decisions in relation to appointment processes, agent performance, termination processes, and the ethical performance of the field team(s)
• Collaborate with key functional areas as the subject matter expert in relation to distribution, target markets, scalable business processes and modern technologies, ensuring we have effective value and service offerings for our clients and agents
• Promote and maintain rapport with brokers, multiple line general agents, general agents, regional field executives, and client partners within the field
• Responsible for the development and execution of market and field strategies that include but are not limited to, recruiting, sales, field structure/compensation, as well as product line profitability targets and financial milestones
• Continually focus on developing strategies and approaches to meet goals for profitable growth, recruiting, multiple line sales, and enhanced productivity
• Provide inclusive leadership focused on our values of financial strength, integrity, respect, service and teamwork
• Ensure staffing, planning, budgeting, and organizational development are optimized to ensure revenue goals and profitable growth are achieved, along with coordination among distribution channels as new opportunities are prioritized and pursued
• Lead distribution strategies as well as explore new sources of business and channels
• Collaborate and participate in senior leadership and board of director meetings
• Drive and execute innovative digital and data driven value based solutions focused on the field and clients

Required Qualifications

• Must be available to travel
• Direct involvement with analyzing agency compensation structures, recruiting methods, field organization, and leading transformational projects
• Field and agency experience is desired
• Candidate selected must be available to work onsite at the Springfield, MO. or Glenmont, NY. campus. Relocation benefits will be considered accordingly.
• Industry related certifications/designations or willingness to obtain
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant industry related experience considered
• Multi-line product knowledge will be important with an emphasis on (Commercial and agriculture lines)
• Professional industry sales leader who can effectively demonstrate that under their direction, team(s) have produced both organizational profit and productivity

Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees also receive annually a bank of paid time off and paid holidays. We aspire to see people for what they bring to our corporate culture by supporting an inclusive work environment, including an emphasis on a healthy work-life balance, development opportunities, and a casual dress code.

American National is an established, stable, and successful multi-line insurance corporation that has provided financial strength and a sense of security to employees, customers and business partners since 1905. With focus on our organization’s values and cultural richness: Financial Strength, Integrity, Respect, Service and Teamwork (FIRST) and Agility, Collaboration, and Engagement (ACE) we continue to pursue our vision to be a leading provider of financial products and services for current and future generations.

Hiring Practices

The preceding job posting was designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this position or other opportunities at American National.

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American National is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected categories. American National is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.