Hybrid Surety Practice Leader presso Brown & Brown

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

Brown & Brown is seeking a Surety Practice Leader to join our growing team in Minneapolis, MN! 

In this role, the Surety Practice Leader is primarily responsible for the supervision of no less than two full-time employees and the overall direction and management of a functional area, department or other designated group.

How You Will Contribute: 

• Provide supervision of a department or business unit.

• Responsible for the productivity and coordination of activities associated with a specific area or unit.  May also be responsible for managing a book of business.

• Direct, administer, develop and coordinate all day-to-day operational activities to achieve desired results or objectives.

• Perform planning and budgetary functions in order to make recommendations or meet objectives.

• Identify areas for continuous improvement and recommend initiatives to increase cost savings, efficiency, or effectiveness.

Skills & Experience to Be Successful:

• College degree (Preferred) 

• Able to demonstrate an expert level of knowledge with all assigned products, insurance coverages, services, policies, pricing, placement of coverage, regulations and benefits of each as well as the B&B philosophy regarding these products and services. 

• Expertise in the insurance industry with a demonstrated ability to explain B&B capabilities relative to our competitors. 

• Strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to connect with an audience and speak persuasively and succinctly.  Demonstrates good listening skills to enhance understanding and probes effectively. 

• Strong attention to detail. 

• Strong time management skills and the ability to evaluate and prioritize multiple projects/tasks to maximize the number of internal and external clients that can be assisted while maintaining a high level of customer service. 

• Demonstrates a sense of urgency. 

• Works in a collaborative, team-oriented manner, fostering empowerment and ownership for service quality.

• Develops and maintains a working knowledge of B&B systems. 

• Good keyboard and PC skills using word processing and spreadsheet software, familiarity with various software applications and the ability to learn new software systems. 

• Ability to work in a team environment that is constantly changing. 

• 5 or more years of experience in the industry

• Participates in continuing education in order to maintain the appropriate level of credentials.

• Insurance designation (Preferred)

• This position may require routine or periodic travel which may require the teammate to drive their own vehicle or a rental vehicle.  If required, acceptable results of a Motor Vehicle Record report at the time of hire and periodically thereafter, and maintenance of minimum acceptable insurance coverages are requirements of this position.

Pay Range

The pay range provided above is made in good faith and based on our lowest and highest annual salary or hourly rate paid for the role and takes into account years of experience required, geography, and/or budget for the role.

Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being

We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:

• Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance  
• Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement 
• Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
• Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more. 

Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations. 

The Power To Be Yourself  

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself”.