About Specialty Program Group:

Our goal is to partner with industry-leading specialty businesses to provide them with the ability to achieve their goals and optimize their businesses. Specialty Program Group offers access to capital and investment, deep carrier relationships, creative thinking, product development and broad distribution, while allowing our businesses to maintain the essence of what makes them successful. Specialty Program Group delivers leading-edge specialty expertise backed by transformative digital capabilities and sophisticated data and analytics. 

About Avant:

Avant is a risk management organization that services several industries. Avant was born through innovation. In 1976, we created the game-changing product known as Non-Trucking Liability. Today, we are reviving that innovative culture on which we were built. Avant continues a forward thinking quest of developing new products and creating new markets.

 Avant is the holding company under which our subsidiaries reside:

Avant Underwriters (AU

Avant Specialty Claims (ASC)

Avant Brokerage (AB)

Avant Supermarket Group (ASG)

SafeHerb Flexible Workforce

AvantCare

Each of these centers of innovation contribute to our strength and unique value within the marketplace. At Avant, we will continue to attract like-minded, leading edge talent and organizations. The result is a one-stop source for insurance solutions

We’re looking for a strong, experienced insurance wholesale brokerage executive to lead all aspects of the company, establishing and executing strategic plans that will ensure consistent business growth. This leader is responsible for acquiring new markets, building out the brokerage and backroom teams and ensuring excellence in operations, customer service, and regulatory compliance. The President is responsible for the overall management, administration, build and scale of a national transportation wholesale brokerage agency. 

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Create the strategic vision and design of the organization Develop new product offerings and add additional insurance providers Expand agency distribution network to align with sales goals Implement industry best practices, leverage existing networks and relationships, and create market opportunities to grow the business Direct and influence the performance management and development culture by actively coaching and mentoring direct reports Create a positive environment by modeling cultural expectations and guiding leaders to reward performance and values Provide comprehensive updates, reports and metrics to ownership on a monthly basis Increase production and top line growth Fully manage the P&L, including budgeted resources and expenses Perform related duties as assigned

Characteristics of a successful candidate:

Understanding the key levers to pull at a wholesale brokerage network Niche expertise in commercial auto and transportation insurance along with other coverages Experience leading strategic design, delivery and governance of major business efforts Strong leadership skills to influence culture and organizational effectiveness   A passion for developing emerging leaders via mentorship, training, networking and coaching Ability to understand complex issues and develop meaningful recommendations for ownership Visionary mindset with a “big picture” perspective Strong communication skills, including business development expertise

Position Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required; Masters or MBA preferred CPCU license preferred 10+ years of insurance leadership experience with at least 5 years in a wholesale brokerage Ample experience working with underwriting, claims, and operations in the transportation insurance industry Strong history, with references, on coaching, developing, and mentoring emerging talent and leaders Robust industry connections and key contacts of agencies, producers and insurance companies Broad understanding of property, casualty, workers comp, and transportation classes

Location and Travel:

This company is based in Lee Summit, MO.  The ideal candidate will be located in the Kansas City area or will travel in to the office 5 business days a month. Travel is an essential part of this job. The candidate will be expected to travel overnight 2-3 times a month as needed to meet with markets, agencies, and to attend conferences.

Disclosure required under applicable state or municipality regulations: The expected salary range for this position is $180,000 to $200,000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages which could include health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HSA and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits, and eligible bonuses, equity and commissions for some positions.

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Department Business Operations

Required Experience: 10-15 years of relevant experience

Required Travel: Up to 25%

Required Education: Bachelor's degree (4-year degree)

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