Vice President, Practice Leader - Business Insurance

Vice President, Practice Leader - Business Insurance Our not-so-secret sauce.Award-winning, inclusive, Top Workplace culture doesn't happen overnight. It's a result of hard work by extraordinary people. The industry's brightest talent drive our efforts to deliver purposeful work and meaningful impact every day. Learn more about what makes us different and how you can make your mark as the VP, Business Insurance Practice Leader at MMA.Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement, and private client insurance solutions to organizations and individuals seeking limitless possibilities.

With offices across North America, we combine the personalized service model of a local consultant with the global resources of the world's leading professional services firm, Marsh (NYSE: MRSH).A day in the life. As our Practice Leader for the Business Insurance team, you'll provide strategic leadership for the MMA Dakotas Business Insurance practice. This role is responsible for setting the vision, direction, and priorities for the practice while driving profitable growth, client service excellence, colleague development, and operational effectiveness.This leader partners closely with local and regional leadership, sales colleagues, operations, and carrier partners to develop and execute both short- and long-term strategies that support revenue growth, talent development, market positioning, and overall practice success.

The role requires strong business acumen, collaborative leadership, and the ability to influence across teams and functions.Business Insurance Practice LeadershipLeads the overall direction and performance of the MMA Dakotas Business Insurance practice.Drives profitable growth and ensures agency and departmental goals are achieved.Champions the MMA sales process and reinforces sales methodology across the team.Identifies opportunities for innovation and continually seeks better ways to serve clients.Reviews and communicates trends in new business, renewal business, and lost business.Partners with leadership and team members to assess practice needs and establish short- and long-term priorities.Works closely with local and regional Business Insurance operations to develop project plans, support key initiatives, and ensure timely execution.Facilitates collaboration and cross-sell opportunities across MMA and Marsh McLennan businesses.Leads Business Insurance sales and operations teams in developing and executing strategies that support profitability, operational efficiency, and strong client service.In partnership with Senior Leadership Team members, establishes annual sales goals and performance metrics for the practice, offices, and industry verticals.Monitors key financial metrics, including new business forecasting, retention, pipeline development, and producer success rates.Ensures Business Insurance colleagues understand available resources and supports implementation in partnership with operations leadership.Participation on the Local Leadership TeamDemonstrates commitment to the firm's values and culture.Builds and maintains strong relationships with agency leaders, colleagues, and other MMA, Marsh, and MMC teams across the footprint.Helps attract, develop, and retain top talent within the practice.Partners with leadership on acquisition opportunities and integration efforts.Contributes to strategic planning initiatives and helps shape long-range business strategy.Supports annual budgeting efforts to align with growth objectives, market conditions, and strategic priorities.Supports MMA's efforts to be a top workplace through strong leadership and engagement.Champions corporate initiatives and supports executive leadership with forecasts, budgets, financial reviews, and reporting as needed.Carrier and Vendor RelationshipsMaintains strong, long-term relationships with carrier and vendor partners.Monitors business placement to maximize utilization of carrier programs and strate