Vice President

Who We Are:   

Thompson Flanagan is a premier insurance brokerage firm, one born from the belief that there’s a better way to operate as brokers. Thompson Flanagan pairs world-class responsiveness with a rigorous approach to the understanding and appreciation of our clients’ business challenges to determine the best ways to tackle them. Our team-based model empowers every team member to add value and our entrepreneurial mindset keeps everyone relentlessly focused on our clients’ success. 

Insurance is complex. That’s why we act as true advocates for our clients—many of whom are law firms, private equity and title companies across the country. We guide them through this maze, knowing how much the right solution can mean to their business. We treat them as we’d like to be treated—keeping them top of mind, communicating openly and being proactive on their behalf. We work as a team, share information constantly and always try to find an even better solution. 

We’re part of NFP, an Aon company, who is a multiple Best Places to Work award winner in Business Insurance. NFP is an organization of consultative advisors and problem solvers who help companies and individuals around the globe address their most significant risk, workforce, wealth management and retirement challenges through custom solutions and a people-first approach. 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Full service commercial Insurance brokerage firm is seeking a Vice President in their Lawyers Professional Liability group to assist in the servicing and placement of law firm clients and to assist colleagues on various tasks.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Management of ongoing client service relationships for assigned company clients.
• Review completed applications to determine competitive carriers/markets to approach with the renewal submissions.
• Negotiate terms, conditions, coverage limits, and pricing with carriers and wholesale brokers on behalf of clients and prospects for renewal opportunities.
• Communicate due dates, timelines, and expectations to clients and internal partners.
• Respond to client, underwriters, and internal queries and concerns to resolve issues and questions promptly.
• Maintain a diary (follow-up system) to ensure policies, endorsements, and other binding documents are accurately issued and delivered to insureds.
• Proactively identify issues; summarize and develop strategic solutions.
• Conduct or attend employee, carrier, and client meetings (in-person and virtually) to strengthen and hone communication and presentation skills.
• Work with Account Managers to ensure proposals are created, revised and finalized.
• The above duties may be performed in both a lead broker capacity as well as a back-up/co-brokered role depending on the account.
• Time out of the office and overnight travel should be expected periodically.
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
  
  

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

• Remain informed regarding industry information and new product information.
• Expected to further industry education and new skills through insurance courses with intent to pursue an industry designation.
• Expected to be a strong member of the community and further personal development in volunteer opportunities.
  
  

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Must currently hold insurance license (or must obtain it within 3 months of employment) and retain license by meeting the continuing education requirements.
• Excellent written communication skills – writes clearly; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numeric data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Possess strong presentation and negotiation skills.
• Ability to handle situations in a calm, courteous and professional manner.
• Possess technical expertise plus strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self‐motivated, self‐starter, and self-confident to make sound independent decisions.
• Ability to successfully interact with a variety of people/personalities.
• Excellent time management skills; task oriented; excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize workload.
• Enthusiastic attitude, cooperative team player, adaptable to new or changing circumstances, professional demeanor, sensitive to client needs, creative and innovative.
• High level of computer literacy including working knowledge of Office 365 Products.
  
  

What We Offer:  

We're proud to offer a competitive salary, PTO & paid holidays, 401(k) with match, exclusive discount programs, health & wellness programs, and more. Our PeopleFirst cu