State Business Development Manager, Personal Lines - New York

The Baldwin Group is a leading MGA specializing in insurance solutions. They are seeking a State Business Development Manager to drive the growth of personal lines products by identifying business opportunities and building strong partner relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing distribution partners
• Monitor existing relationships with a focus on new business production, renewal retention and partner profitability
• Collaborate with the Regional BDM to best target areas of growth, monitor aggregation, and align state performance with regional objectives
• Provide ongoing training and support to partners to enhance product knowledge and distribution effectiveness
• Meet or exceed target goals through proactive territory management and partner engagement
• Conduct regular meetings and visits to assess performance, provide updates, and reinforce partnerships
• Analyze territory performance and provide regular updates to Regional BDM
• Perform market research to identify trends and changes in the competitive landscape
• Attend industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities and stay informed of industry developments

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in business development
• Must be physically located in the state in which candidate will have State BDM responsibilities
• Must hold resident P&C license
• Proven track record of achieving goals and driving business growth
• Strong understanding of insurance products, markets, and industry regulations
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, able to work independently as well as part of a team