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Towne Insurance is hiring a Commercial Lines Regional Operations Manager to join our team. The Commercial Lines Regional Operations Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing operational performance across multiple offices or territories within the region. This role ensures consistent delivery of high-quality service, operational efficiency, and compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. The manager will collaborate with marketing, sales, claims, Learning and Development, and service teams to drive strategic initiatives and support business growth.
About Us
Towne Insurance is a nationally recognized top insurance and risk management firm specializing in customized insurance solutions for all segments of business clients, families, and individuals. At Towne Insurance, we take pride in serving others, enriching lives, and providing our members exquisite service. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and we take time to invest in their health, happiness, and education. We hire motivated, self-directed professionals who desire to give back to their communities.
About the Role
- Oversee day-to-day operations of commercial lines teams across the region, ensuring alignment with company goals and service standards.
- Identify and implement process enhancements to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate client experiences.
- Collaborate with and lead the Commercial Lines Leaders and managers to support and develop high-performing teams.
- Lead, coach, and develop regional operations staff; foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze trends, and report on operational metrics to senior leaders.
- Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training within the region.
- Responsible for regional team structure relative to book size, team development/career path, and perpetuation planning of the various commercial books of business
- Lead monthly meetings/conference calls comprised of team leaders and managers to identify and resolve operational or workflow issues to achieve better consistency and efficiency of operations.
- Disseminate information to participants or to staff as needed.
- Ensure that the EPIC client management system is audited and kept up-to-date and generate reports to guide our client experience.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
- Obey all applicable federal laws, rules, and regulations relating to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA).
- Moderate travel is expected, with overnight stays as deemed necessary.
Skills and experience you’ll need:
- 7+ years of experience in commercial insurance operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Current P&C license.
- Extensive commercial insurance experience.
- In-depth knowledge of commercial insurance brokerage practices and processes.
- Knowledge of how products and services impact client needs and develop processes to improve quality.
- Strong initiative, leadership, and strategic thinking abilities.
- Ability to work independently and with all levels of the organization.
- Exceptional communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills required to affect change and to build effective working relationships.
- Ability to be a self-starter with strong oral and written communication skills as well as organizational skills.
- Advanced knowledge of general business software and aptitude to learn new applications; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Must be able to travel as needed, including overnight stays.
Bonus points if you have:
- Experience with digital transformation initiatives.
- Previous working knowledge of Insurance Agency Management software programs, preferably Applied software Epic.
What we offer:
We believe a business culture that supports a healthy, safe work environment does so by offering robust benefits, programs, and resources to keep colleagues engaged and productive, including:
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Health, vision, dental, and Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off to include holidays, PTO, sick leave, and bereavement
- Profit Sharing
- Continuing education opportunities
- 401K & Employer Matching
- Employee discounts
- Identity theft protection
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Training Opportunities
- Paid Parental Leave
- Wellness Plan
- Volunteer Opportunities
Serving Others. Enriching Lives.
Our member-centric approach empowers our team members to build lasting relationships with the businesses, families, and communities we serve, leading to opportunities and bright futures for our dedicated insurance professionals.
We value and respect the impact our colleagues make every day both inside and outside our organization. We encourage professional and personal development and embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the diverse talents, backgrounds, and perspectives of our colleagues and members.
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What We Do
Founded in 1999, TowneBank is a company built on relationships, offering a full range of banking and other financial services, with a mission of serving others and enriching lives. Dedicated to a culture of caring, Towne values all employees and members by embracing their diverse talents, perspectives, and experiences. Today, the bank operates over 40 banking offices throughout Hampton Roads and Central Virginia, as well as Northeastern and Central North Carolina – serving as a local leader in promoting the social, cultural, and economic growth in each community. Towne offers a competitive array of business and personal banking solutions, delivered with only the highest ethical standards. Experienced local bankers providing a higher level of expertise and personal attention with local decision-making are key to the TowneBank strategy. Towne has grown its capabilities beyond banking to provide expertise through its controlled divisions and subsidiaries that include Towne Investment Group, Towne Wealth Management, Towne Insurance Agency, Towne Benefits, TowneBank Mortgage, TowneBank Commercial Mortgage, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Towne Realty, Towne 1031 Exchange, LLC, and Towne Vacations. NOTICE TO CONSUMERS REGARDING MARYLAND LENDER LICENSEES: TowneBank is licensed to engage in business as a Maryland Mortgage Lender and assigned a unique NMLS identifier number: 512138. The NMLS Consumer Access Website is linked here: www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org Interested in joining the Towne Family? Available positions are listed at www.townebank.com/careers. TowneBank and its affiliate companies support a diverse workforce and are Equal Opportunity Employers who do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), genetics, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law.
