District Manager, Insurance

Overview

Summary: Selects, develops and manages employee/career agents, including market development and office management by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Recruitment:
  Recruit, interview, and hire new agents according to Company approved standards. Incorporate various recruiting methods to attract and attain hiring goals.
• New Agent Classroom Training:
  Assist in development of curriculum of training materials and schedule. Participate in classroom training as determined by VP of Sales.
• Career Launch:
  Assist new agents on a regular basis to develop successful habits and strategies to become successful agents.
• Work with Career Agents to assist in growing their business and marketing strategies. Visit Career Agents a minimum of 2 times a year. Participate in Joint case work as needed or requested by agents.
• Participate in planning and presenting for Life Club and Career Builders meetings, and other meetings that may arise.
• Promote professional development for self and agents and participate in one professional improvement activity per year.
• Attend required Company functions.

Education and/or

Experience:

Bachelor’s degree; or three to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications: P & C, Life & Health Agent Licenses or work towards obtaining licenses; current driver’s license.

Required Knowledge and

Experience:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have excellent personal computer skills. Applies in-depth knowledge of property/casualty and life products to establish effective distribution/marketing philosophy and standards. Ability to manage agents, anticipates and resolves field problems and conflicts. Informs management of adverse trends and other information in a timely manner.

Knowledge of claims and claims practices. In-depth knowledge of insurance and policy contracts. Ability to work independent of external pressures and interests. Makes fair and impartial judgments regarding risk selection. Maintains open mind and broad perspective when considering impact of decisions or recommendations. High level of communication. Applies creativity in all aspects. Thorough knowledge of organizational policies/procedures. Ability to motivate others.

Aware of insurance industry practices, current problems and possible solutions. Works under pressure and shifting priorities to achieve corporate goals.

Travel required and some overnight stays.

The work environment is typical of an office setting, where the employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Nodak Insurance Company complies fully with all federal, state, and local employment laws and shall provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, the presence of any mental or physical disability, status with regard to public assistance or marriage, or any other category protected by local, state or federal law.