Manager Insurance Solutions

Inside the Role

The Manager Insurance Solutions acts as a strategic leader of the Daimler Truck Insurance team to lead, manage and grow the existing and future business. In this key management role, the leader will be responsible for meeting and exceeding the fee income, profit and market share goals, providing solutions to our customers and dealers.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans. 

This role is responsible for leading the team generating opportunities and focusing on increasing company revenue through partnerships with insurance companies and by developing relationships with dealer partners and selected fleet customers. Our products include property, casualty, commercial auto liability, business interruption, cyber and related products. You will lead the research and analytics of the business environment, competitors, and customers to develop ideas for new products and services, pricing, and business models, working closely with our selected co-broker partner. You will assist financial feasibility studies, proposal development, and negotiations for new business opportunities and collaborate with your colleagues in Daimler Truck Financial marketing, sales, product development, and other key stakeholders to support business development plans, specific to building out our commercial insurance portfolio.

 

This position will report directly to the VP Sales, Marketing & Insurance and will be expected to develop reports and plans, analyze risk/insurance problems, make recommendations to the C-suite and oversee the managing and implementation of the appropriate risk solutions. This is a key sales management and operational leader position and the goals and results will be measured frequently as a benchmark for success. The Manager Insurance Solutions will be responsible for the timely and proper execution of insurance products and programs. There are several key initiatives that the Insurance Manager will be responsible for including:

• Maturing our Point of Sale product offering which offer solutions through collaboration with our co-broker partner and the dealer team’s F & I departments.

• Mature our dealer insurance floorplan program.

• Offer unique insurance solutions to be a value adding partner for our fleet customers.

• Lead the go-to market for our exclusive telematics-enabled small fleet commercial auto solution 

 

This is a DTFS Band L4 position. This position will require up to 50% travel.

What You Drive at DTFS:

• Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing team of insurance specialists.

• Lead, manage and execute the delivery of Point of Sale, Corporate Insurance Manager and Senior Manager National Accounts and Sales Operations as a team to develop joint marketing centric approaches to maximize revenue

• Market, service, or promote DTIA business opportunities and engage in business development activities 

• Foster a positive and collaborative team culture that emphasizes teamwork and individual growth and provide ongoing coaching and support to ensure the team meets and exceeds sales targets.

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the insurance agency, ensuring efficiency and compliance with industry regulations.

• Implement and improve processes to enhance operational effectiveness and customer satisfaction.

• Accountable for key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the agency's performance and implement corrective measures as needed.

• Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve sales targets and revenue goals.

• Drive business growth by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.

• Stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes affecting the insurance busines