About the RoleDonegal Insurance Group has an opening for a Business Relationship Manager for the state of Arizona to support our Mountain State region. As a member of our Marketing team, this position works to increase quote activity, written premium and improve retention while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction and profitability through the independent agency system.The ideal candidate will live anywhere in the Phoenix Metro area.Responsibilities and DutiesResponsible for prospecting and appointment of agents in order to build a strong distribution channel.Provide training to agencies on new programs and services in order to assist the agent in achieving their established goals and objectives with the company.Effectively communicate Donegal Companies’ corporate goals, products, rules, rates, and incentives to agents to achieve a profitable book of business and build a strong business relationship.Provide personalized attention on sales calls to ensure optimum position within the Agency.Effectively communicate with each agency on the types of commercial lines business we are interested in quoting.Responsible for directing agents to utilize Donegal’s WritePro and WriteBiz systems, and generating personal lines quote activity.Will provide Commercial quotes to assist agentsWork closely with individual agents in order to generate new commercial lines business opportunities.Develop individual Agency Plans, which include the financial objectives for the specific agent to include premium, loss ratio, new and renewal policy count goals. Discussions held frequently with Agents to review their progress versus plan toward their goals.Analyze agency profitability for each agent within their assigned territory. Develops and implements agency action plans to meet financial and strategic goals and any corrective actions as needed. May include training, re-underwriting, rehabilitation programs, mergers or agency termination. Works closely with underwriting to implement corrective actions with agents as needed.Facilitate at least two agency reviews each year with underwriting to review the agent’s performance as compared to the established goals and implements correctives measures as needed.Responsible for marketing company products and services. This includes a working knowledge of the interface capabilities of our company, monitoring of agency activity and arranging training of new products and services.Routinely visit agents in assigned territory and prospect for quality agency appointments.Qualifications and SkillsBachelor degree or equivalent experience in marketing, business administration or related fieldMinimum of 3 to 5 years of property and casualty insurance marketing experienceKnowledge of the independent agency system, comfortable working with larger commercial agencies, and familiar with agents within the territoryStrong commercial lines insurance experience and knowledge preferredAbility to work independently and highly motivatedContinuing education and insurance designations highly preferredTo apply, please submit your resume and online applicationCompetitive Benefits PackageDonegal Insurance Group offers a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time, permanent positions including:Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Available to you and your dependents. Coverage begins the first of the month after start date.401(k) with the first 3% matched at 100%: the next 6% is matched at 50%Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, sick days, paid holidays, & bereavement daysCareer Development: Including college partnership discounts and industry designation(s) reimbursementsAdditional benefits include company-paid basic life insurance; short & long-term disability insurance; employee stock purchase plan; and employee assistance program (EAP). Learn more about our full benefit offerings by visiting our Benefits page.Who We AreDonegal Insurance Group provides commercial and personal insurance products through a network of independent agents in 23 states and across several regions of the U.S. In Texas, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona, business is conducted under the Mountain States Insurance Group name; and in Michigan, business is conducted under the Michigan Insurance name.Headquartered in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, along with four (4) regional offices located in: Athens, GA, Grand Rapids, MI, Albuquerque, NM, and Glen Allen, VA, our steady growth and successes have allowed us to establish a culture of which we're proud. Check out our Glassdoor profile where our rating speaks for itself:By joining the Donegal family, you would be joining a team of dedicated, hard-working employees, all with a common goal of providing peace of mind to our policyholders and being There when it matters most.™.Work ArrangementDonegal Insurance Group has a variety of positions that are either onsite, hybrid, or remote. With each department and position being different, the work arrangement for a specific position will be reviewed with candidates during a initial phone screening. For a fully remote position, the ideal candidate must live within our Donegal footprint (Current approved states for remote work are: AL, AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, and, WV. Please note, this list is subject to change without notice.)E-VerifyDonegal Insurance Group participates in E-Verify in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah. If you reside in one of the listed states, please review the "Notice of E-Verify Participation" and the "Right to Work Poster" on the links below:Notice of E-Verify Participation Poster (English and Spanish)Right to Work Poster (English and Spanish)Powered by JazzHR