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.

Pursuant to Illinois regulation, the compensation range for this position is as stated and includes eligibility for performance-based bonuses.

Illinois Pay Range

$115,000 , $115,000 USD