Business Development Manager (Westchester)

Westchester, a Chubb Company, is one of the largest and most diverse excess and surplus lines commercial property and casualty insurance underwriters in the United States. Focused on the wholesale distribution channel, Westchester provides innovative specialty products for property, specialty casualty, environmental, financial lines, inland marine, product recall, small business (Digital binding and Middle Market), and programs. 

The position will be based within the defined geography, preferably in close proximity to a Westchester Regional Underwriting Office. The position will report to the Regional Business Development Manager. The position will be based in Chicago with proximity to a Westchester Regional Underwriting Office with territorial responsibility throughout the Midwest Region. The position will report to the Regional Business Development Manager for the Midwest. 

Job Summary: 

• Responsible for the execution of Westchester business development strategies and tactics within the defined territory. 

• Accountable for achievement of production and product-mix plans in the defined territory. 

• Coaches and mentors other BDMs on best practices. 

• Consistently delivers superior results on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. 

• Contributes expertise in distribution, business development and broker management. 

• Exhibits a thorough understanding of the local marketplace, Westchester’s capabilities within that marketplace, and corporate vision. 

• May take on additional responsibilities as a Regional Broker Owner. 

 
Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Executes, with minimal RBDM oversight, sales strategies and the tactical priorities to achieve annual objectives for the capture of market share, new appointments, submission growth, new premium growth, efficient hit ratios and product mix in defined territory. 

• May supervise, coach and/or mentor peers on best practices and assist with development of sales plans and discipline around expected behaviors. 

• Influences and executes, with minimal RBDM oversight, Westchester broker management and compensation strategies, developing and managing local relationships. 

• Develops, with minimal RBDM assistance, an annual production plan consistent with regional and national Westchester plans. 

• Maintains relationships and works closely wi