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Director of Commercial Lines

Director of Commercial Lines

JAMES P REAGAN AGENCY INCMarcellus, NY, United States
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Description :

Lead with Impact : Become Our Commercial Lines Service Director

Are you a passionate people-leader who thrives on developing talent, building high-performing teams, and driving operational excellence? Were looking for a Director to lead our Commercial Client Service departmentsomeone whos energized by coaching others, fostering collaboration, and creating exceptional client experiences.

This is not a project management role. Its a people-first leadership opportunity for someone who knows how to inspire, guide, and grow teams. If you have experience managing managers, conducting performance reviews, and leading cross-functional initiatives, we want to hear from you.

Why Youll Love Working Here

Were proud to be recognized as a CNY Best Place to Work and an Economic Champion. Our culture is built on Integrity, Accountability, and Transparency, and were committed to helping our people thrive. Youll be joining a collaborative environment where your leadership directly shapes the success of our Commercial Lines team and the satisfaction of our clients.

Our Commercial team serves middle-market clients through a sophisticated service model that prioritizes depth, quality, and long-term relationships. Youll lead a team that manages fewer, high-value accountsallowing for meaningful service and strategic impact.

What Youll Do

Team Leadership & Development

  • Directly manage and mentor in-person teams, including Team Leads, with a focus on developing strong people management capabilities.
  • Coach new and emerging managers in core leadership skills such as delegation, communication, and performance management.
  • Conduct regular in-person one-on-ones to foster engagement, accountability, and professional growth.
  • Cultivate a high-performance culture rooted in learning, collaboration, and ownership.
  • Lead team development, performance reviews, and career development initiatives across the client service department.

Operational Excellence

  • Oversee day-to-day customer service operations, ensuring consistent delivery across departments.
  • Identify and implement process improvements and technology solutions that enhance team efficiency and client satisfaction.
  • Standardize documentation, training materials, and workflows to ensure operational consistency and regulatory compliance.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to align service operations with broader organizational goals.

    • Performance & Strategy

  • Define, monitor, and analyze service standards, KPIs, and productivity metrics to drive continuous improvement.
  • Use data-driven insights to identify trends, inform decisions, and elevate team performance.
  • Partner with senior leadership to align departmental objectives with long-term strategic priorities.
  • Contribute to organizational planning and decision-making as a member of the senior leadership team.

    • Requirements : What You Bring

  • Demonstrated experience directly managing in-person teams in a professional industry setting.
  • Proven track record of coaching and developing new managers into effective leaders.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret metrics and use data to drive performance.
  • Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to leadership and problem-solving.
  • Experience contributing to senior leadership discussions and organizational strategy.
  • Willingness to learn the insurance industry and become a subject matter expert through our tailored training program.

    • Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • 5+ years in team leadership, service operations, or senior management roles.
  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills (especially Excel and Word).
  • Experience in performance management, training, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Management of an in-person team of direct reports.

    • Compensation details : 110000-130000 Yearly Salary

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    Director Of Commercial • Marcellus, NY, United States