Insurance Agency Manager

Overview

Good Things Start Here. Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies- and you can be part of it! We are an A+ (Superior) rated, nationwide Property & Casualty insurer backed by Berkshire Hathaway. With supportive leadership, collaborative teams, and opportunities to grow, GUARD is a place where people build meaningful, long‑term careers.Good Things You Can Count On.

• Hybrid schedule: 2 days remote / 3 in‑office
• Predictable hours (no nights, weekends, or holidays)
• Competitive pay + generous PTO
• Medical, dental & vision starting day one
• 401(k), tuition reimbursement & longevity bonuses

Responsibilities

We're looking for an experienced insurance leader to oversee the day-to-day operations and long-term growth of our captive insurance agency. In this role, you'll lead sales and service teams, support agency performance, develop talent, and help shape the direction of the business.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong teams, improving processes, and finding practical ways to drive results while delivering excellent service to customers and partners.

What You'll Do

• Lead the overall operations and performance of the agency.
• Partner with leadership to develop and execute strategic initiatives that support growth and efficiency.
• Manage and coach supervisors overseeing Sales Operations and Service Operations.
• Support and develop a team of producers responsible for selling GUARD products.
• Monitor agency performance and identify opportunities to improve sales, service, retention, and workflow efficiency.
• Ensure teams are properly staffed, trained, and equipped to meet business objectives.
• Build career development and succession plans for team members.
• Use operational and production data to guide decision-making and improve performance.
• Maintain high service standards and a positive experience for customers and business partners.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to identify new business opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with insurance regulations, carrier requirements, and company standards.
• Develop training programs and promote strong documentation and file management practices.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years of experience in the insurance industry.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing sales, service, or agency operations teams.
• Experience leading operational improvements and business growth initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and people leadership abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active insurance license.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with agency management systems, CRM platforms, and reporting tools.

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