Branch Manager - Insurance manages the daily activities of the branch office, with duties such as insurance claim processing (home, auto, life, mortgage, etc.), marketing, auditing, loss prevention, and underwriting. Hires, trains, and monitors the performance of new insurance agents. Being a Branch Manager - Insurance provides updates to the regional manager regarding operating results, insurance trends, and competitor methods. May provide guidance on more complex issues. Additionally, Branch Manager - Insurance develops new business through selling and marketing activities. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to the regional manager. The Branch Manager - Insurance typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Branch Manager - Insurance typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Discover the Westmark Difference!!
Are you looking for a career? Do you want to be valued as an individual on a team? Do you want to learn, grow, and make a difference in your community? Westmark offers outstanding stability, a variety of career opportunities and exceptional work/life balance.
· 60 % of our employees have been part of the Westmark family for 5 years.
· 71% of our employees who have been part of the Westmark family for one year or more have received at least one promotion.
· 85% of our managers were promoted from within the company.
· Westmark has been in business since 1954 and has recently grown to over $1.2 billion in assets, 15 branches, and over 70,000 members!
We also have some of the most impressive benefits in the industry:
· Paid Time Off (3 to 5 weeks per year, depending on tenure) PLUS 11 paid holidays.
· Excellent health insurance options for employees and family with shared premiums
· 401k with 75% company match and 2% profit sharing contribution
· Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarships
· Employee Assistance Program (Free counseling and legal services)
Position Summary: Under supported direction is responsible for the efficient, effective management of the assigned Branch. Responsibilities include ensuring that established policies and procedures are followed, security protocol is followed, and existing member’s needs are met, developing and promoting new business, and representing Westmark in the community.
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