Assistant Vice President

Amwins is the largest specialty distributor of property, casualty and professional lines of insurance products - we're ready for even the most complex placements.

Our Brokerage division includes more than 425 teams nationwide. Through specialty practice groups, our brokers are constantly collaborating, sharing knowledge and solutions across teams and divisions. That means when you join an Amwins Brokerage team, you have the combined expertise of our entire firm driving your personal success.

With the largest specialty insurance distribution platform in the industry, we stay on top of market conditions and trends to keep our retailers ahead of the game. 

We hire the best talent in the industry and provide our employees with the tools to deliver innovative insurance solutions. We believe that by taking care of our employees they will take care of our clients and the cycle will perpetuate. 

Learn more about us at amwins.com. 

Join our Amwins Brokerage team in Chicago as Assistant Vice President! 

This position is in-office. None of our positions are commission based or involve cold calling. 

Essential job functions include, but are not limited to:

• Serves as a point of communication with the Production Team, including providing coverage and program design advice and expertise
• Provides brokers with knowledge about markets and products as they relate to classes of business
• Assists Broker in client and underwriter meetings as requested
• Assists Broker in leadership of the Production Team serving as a first line of defense in administrative matters as well as production/servicing needs
• Prepares and submits proposals to carriers for complex or hard-to-place accounts 
• Negotiates with carriers for the best program for clients
• Oversees preparation of draft proposals
• Oversees preparation and finalization of Carrier and Client coverage confirmations
• Maintains strong relationships with key carriers in the Strategic Market
• Assists in the training of Associate Brokers and Marketing Brokers

We are looking for people with: 

• Comprehensive knowledge of specialized field or area, sometimes acquired through a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and 7 years of job-related experience
• Must have current P&C license
• Transportation experience preferred, but not required
• Excess casualty experience preferred
• Developed understanding of risk selection and coverage
• Knowledge of principles and methods involved in selling services including marketing strategies and tactics and sales techniques
• Ability to travel when necessary 

Snapshot of what Amwins provides to our valued team members: 

• Compensation includes a salary commensurate with experience
• Annual bonus potential 
• Broad benefits package available
• Most benefits available first day of employment
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, etc
  • Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Travel Reimbursement for healthcare, Retail Discount Program, Scholarships for dependents of Amwins employees, etc. 
• Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holiday Schedule 
• Collaborative, continuing education focused work environment
• Career advancement opportunities  

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.