Senior Territory Manager (Northern CA)

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies

$105K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in territory management or broker distribution
  • Proven experience growing a book of business through agencies
  • Solid knowledge of commercial P&C lines (Workers' Comp, BOP, Auto, Umbrella)
  • Familiarity with Northern CA agency environment
  • Proficient in using data to guide decisions
  • Effective communication skills with agencies and internal teams
  • Strong organizational abilities for problem-solving

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage the Northern CA territory developing agency relationships
  • Increase written premiums by expanding submission activity
  • Build and maintain regular agency relationships through in-person meetings
  • Review and optimize agency performance and territory approach
  • Collaborate with underwriting and distribution leadership on growth plans
  • Utilize market data to focus sales efforts
  • Follow a consistent sales process to track activity and results

Benefits

  • High travel role with regular in-person agency visits
  • Opportunity to manage territory approach and outcomes
  • Coordination with underwriting and leadership teams
  • Use of company car
Full Job Description
Overview

Responsibilities

What you'll do

Own and manage the Northern CA territory by developing agency relationships and growing commercial P&C business.

You will spend most of your time in the field-meeting with agency partners, increasing submission activity, and building a book of business aligned with underwriting guidelines.

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 Northern CA 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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