Commercial Lines Leader

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 Commercial Lines Leader to join our growing team in Tacoma, WA!

This is a department leadership role that combines hands-on commercial lines account management with full team oversight. You’ll lead the commercial lines department day-to-day, mentor and develop your team, own department results, and partner with the Profit Center Leader on business strategy and carrier relationships. The ideal candidate is a seasoned commercial lines professional who is ready to step into a leadership seat while maintaining their own book of business.

How You Will Contribute

• Provide day-to-day leadership of the commercial lines department, managing workflow, evaluating team progress, and addressing performance
• Directly mentor team members, lead training initiatives, and develop comprehensive professional development plans
• Own commercial lines department results and drive accountability across the team
• Develop and implement business strategies in collaboration with the Profit Center Leader, including strategic carrier and third-party relationships
• Identify and pursue cross-selling opportunities in partnership with the Marketing Department Leader and broader leadership team
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with carrier partners, staying current on appetite requirements, incentives, and commission structures
• Manage your own book of business while fulfilling all Account Manager responsibilities
• Maintain deep knowledge of the team’s books of business, individual workloads, and key accounts
• Engage directly on key client relationships to strengthen the agency’s position, and advise leadership of any concerns with large or strategic accounts
• Stay current on marketplace changes and proactively communicate relevant developments to the team and clients

Skills & Experience to Be Successful

• Significant commercial lines insurance experience in a brokerage or agency environment, with progressive leadership or supervisory responsibility
• Active Washington State Property & Casualty license (required); Oregon P&C license a plus
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team of insurance professionals
• Strong technical knowledge of commercial lines coverages, carrier markets, and underwriting guidelines
• Experience managing a book of business while balancing department-level responsibilities
• Professional designations such as CPCU, CIC, or CRM preferred
• Proficiency with agency management systems and Microsoft Office 365
• Excellent communication, relationship management, and strategic thinking skills

Pay Range: $100,000 - $150,000 (DOE)

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.