JOB SUMMARY

To help develop, implement and manage Allied World's San Francisco Region Business Development strategic plans across all lines of business in the organization.

 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for all elements of distribution management for all product lines in the target region.
• Obtain a broad knowledge and be able to speak authoritatively about all of AW U.S. product lines.
• Effectively illustrate AW product and corporate differentiation, key competitor strengths and weaknesses, current market or industry segment issues and comprehensive understanding of AW distribution relationships.
• Work closely with local Branch Manager, National BD Manager and individual Product Leads to assess regional BD needs, develop specific product line strategies including help with targeting specific accounts, prioritize resources and execute business development plans.
• Manage regional broker performance to achieve stated growth objectives in the region and determine which brokers need specific growth plans.
• Identify new production and/or product opportunities by conducting in-depth surveys of the portfolios of existing/potential distribution partners.
• Coordinate producer agreements and run 'interference' and help mediate potential distribution conflicts.
• Properly utilize salesforce.com capabilities including travel and meeting summaries.
• Develop and manage reports that track stated BD metrics to illustrate impact.
• Must be able to simultaneously manage multiple priorities and have excellent time management skills.
• Specialty and/or P&C insurance background.    

• Bachelor's degree required.
• A minimum of 5 years of general UW or business development experience.
• Self starter, strong organizational skills and ability to function independently with minimal daily oversight.
• Superior negotiation, influencing and sales/marketing skills, very strong written & verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to simultaneously manage multiple priorities and have excellent time management skills.
• Specialty and/or P&C insurance background. 

About Allied World Assurance Company

Our generous benefits package includes: Health and Dental Insurance, 401k & ESPP plans, and Group Term Life Insurance.  Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of innovative property, casualty and specialty insurance and reinsurance solutions, offering superior client service through a global network of offices and branches. All of Allied World's rated insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries are rated A by A.M. Best Company, A by Standard & Poor's, and A2 by Moody's, and our Lloyd's Syndicate 2232 is rated A+ by Standard & Poor's and Fitch.  Allied World Assurance Company, U.S. Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.