State Commercial Insurance Manager - Illinois

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* This range represents a national range and the actual salary will depend on several factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the skills, education, training, credentials, location, and experience of an applicant, as well as level of role for which the successful candidate is hired.

Position may be eligible for an annual bonus payment.

At Erie Insurance, you’re not just part of a Fortune 500 company; you’re also a valued member of a diverse and inclusive team that includes more than 6,000 employees and over 13,000 independent agencies. Our Employees work in the Home Office complex located in Erie, PA, and in our Field Offices that span 12 states and the District of Columbia.
Benefits That Go Beyond The Basics

We strive to be Above all in Service® to our customers—and to our employees. That’s why Erie Insurance offers you an exceptional benefits package, including:

• Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents.Coverage begins your first day of work.
• Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums.We currently pay up to 97% of employees’ monthly premium costs.
• Pension.We are one of only 13 Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan. Full-time employees are vested after five years of service.
• 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match.The 401(k) is offered in addition to the pension.
• Paid time off.Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days and parental leave.
• Career development.Including a tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations.

Additional benefits that include company-paid basic life insurance; short-and long-term disability insurance; orthodontic coverage for children and adults; adoption assistance; fertility and infertility coverage; well-being programs; paid volunteer hours for service to your community; and dollar-for-dollar matching of your charitable gifts each year.

This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll develop agents and District Sales Managers, help shape regional growth strategies, and make your mark at one of the most respected companies in the industry.

The ideal candidate will live in the state of Illinois while working remotely. This position comes with a company car with paid gas card.

Partner with branch leaders to set and achieve growth, profitability, and agency development goals.

Serve as a hands‑on mentor to Agents and District Sales Managers, building expertise in ERIE’s commercial lines products and underwriting practices.

Evaluate complex commercial accounts, make underwriting and pricing decisions within authority, and collaborate with senior underwriters on larger risks.

Foster strong relationships with Agents, branch teams, and Home Office underwriting partners.

Represent ERIE in the community and maintain positive relationships with policyholders and stakeholders.

You’re a strategic thinker who leads with influence, not just authority. You enjoy rolling up your sleeves to develop others and have the commercial acumen to guide agents toward success. You’re comfortable making judgment calls on complex accounts and thrive on balancing growth with sound underwriting.

In addition, this position trains, develops and guides Agents and district sales managers (DSM) in a designated branch territory in the promotion and sale of commercial lines products, providing assistance in the areas of production, product knowledge and application, and underwriting. Establishes and maintains relationships with branch managers and Agents to improve Agent willingness and ability to pursue and place quality commercial business with the ERIE.

• Assists branch managers in establishing short‑and long‑range objectives related to commercial lines sales, with an emphasis on growth, underwriting profitability and agency development and training.
• Provides hands‑on training and guidance to Agents on ERIE's commercial lines products, resources, and services, including identifying…