VP, Producer Admin

Description

General Overview:                      

The primary responsibility for the VP, Producer Admin & Service Center is to lead and manage producer relationships across Pennsylvania. This VP will manage a team to ensure the successful partnerships through strategy, producer communication distribution, channel management and other administrative operations. This VP also has responsibility to make recommendations on producer incentive programs and manage programs throughout the year.

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform management responsibilities to include, but are not limited to: involved in hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity.  Plan, organize, staff, direct and control the day-to-day operations of the department; develop and implement policies and programs as necessary; may have budgetary responsibility and authority.
• Strategy development to drive growth through producer channels by positioning Highmark as preeminent partner to key Producers.  This also includes communication training, and events on Highmark strategies and new market initiatives. Create opportunities for producers to access Highmark resources.  (e.g. Sr. Leadership, SMEs)
• Producer relationship management  to include driving positive relationships with top brokers/producers, putting together a strategy for award programs and managing customer service issues and producer communications.  
• Responsible for appointments and producer compensation.  Also responsible for   associated technical support.  Ensure compliance with all state and federal requirements regarding producer administration.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree
• State-specific Producer License Life, Accident & Health required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire

• 10 - 15 years in the Health Insurance Industry
• 7 - 10 years in Prior Sales or Management of Producer Relationships
• 5 - 7 years in Managing People

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

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