Dan Ellison Email & Phone Number

Michigan, United States

As a Senior Territory Manager, I am responsible for the development and implementation of sales goals, appointing independent agents to represent the company, monitoring agency performance goals, educating agents about our products and services, and seeking new and unique opportunities for growth. Additional duties include prospecting new agencies, evaluating production and efficiency characteristics of existing agencies, educating agencies about our products and underwriting appetite, and acting as a liaison between the agency and various departments within the company.

Greater Detroit Area

I work with existing and prospective Independent Agencies in the Michigan region to develop profitable business and sources of new business. I am responsible for the building and execution of an effective agency management sales plan, and to achieve maximum production and profit goals in my assigned territory. This is accomplished through:- Personal meetings and telephone contact with agents, meeting or exceeding sales objectives in growth, and a mix of business and renewal retention in my assigned territory.- Management of my territory through new appointments, agency prospecting, and the use of technology. - Compiling and evaluating competitor products, rates, and activities.- Maintaining a current knowledge of the underwriting territory, including source and nature of agents' business. - Maintaining sales administration responsibilities through timely reporting and expense management.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

I analyze insurance agency activity within my portfolio of assigned agencies and associated premium under management to understand trends. I am also responsible for realizing premium and profit objectives for all lines of our business. In addition, I assist management in the development and implementation of business strategies. My essential job functions are: - Recommending methods to provide profitable policy and premium growth- Promoting overall company value proposition and driving results for multiple lines of business (personal, specialty and commercial insurance)- Utilizing consultative skills to train on products, services and technology in order to achieve objectives- Utilizing technology to manage agency and portfolio data and performance- Enhancing knowledge of our company, products, processes and markets through planned training activities and self-directed learning

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

I managed accounts within a geographic territory and was responsible for the obtainment of premium and profit objectives for those accounts.I was also responsible for implementing general departmental, zone and district strategies.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba)

Activities and Societies: Letterman - Baseball team, Golf team

High School, College Preparatory