Senior Territory Manager (Illinois)

Job Opportunity At Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies

Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companiesan 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:

• Competitive pay + generous PTO
• Medical, dental & vision starting day one
• 401(k), tuition reimbursement & longevity bonuses

Responsibilities

What you'll do:

Own and grow the Illinois territory by building strong agency relationships and driving profitable commercial P&C business.

You'll spend most of your time in-marketmeeting with agency partners, increasing submission flow, and shaping a high-quality book of business aligned to GUARD's underwriting appetite.

How you'll make an impact:

• Increase written premium by expanding submission activity from agency partners
• Build and maintain agency relationships through regular in-person meetings
• Review agency performance and adjust territory approach based on results
• Work with underwriting and distribution leadership to align on guidelines, pricing, and growth plans
• Use data (agency performance, market trends, competitor activity) to determine where to focus time and effort
• Follow a consistent sales process, tracking activity, pipeline, and results

Qualifications

What you'll bring:

• 3+ years of experience in territory management, production underwriting, or broker distribution
• Experience growing a book of business through agency relationships
• Knowledge of commercial P&C (Workers' Comp, BOP, Auto, Umbrella)
• Familiarity with the Illinois market and agency environment
• Experience using data and metrics to inform decisions
• Clear and effective communication with agency partners and internal teams
• Strong organizational skills and independent problem-solving in complex situations

What to expect:

• High travel role with regular in-person agency visits
• Responsibility for managing territory approach and results
• Regular coordination with underwriting, distribution, and leadership teams

Tools & extras:

• Excel required; Power BI a plus
• Bachelor's degree preferred

This position is subject to background screening, which may include drug testing and motor vehicle record review for roles involving driving.

Salary range: $105,000-$130,000 USD + performance-based bonus potential and use of a company car

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, this range represents a good?faith estimate. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, credentials, geographic location, and other considerations permitted by law.

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