Christoph Ritterson

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ABOUT CHRISTOPH RITTERSON

With 30+ years of experience, I am a business and marketing strategist in the insurance industry well versed in personal lines underwriting, distribution, field operations and high-net-worth segments. I have gained insight into what makes actionable strategy, impactful implementation and effective execution. The driving factors in producing positive outcomes are based on an ability to create a shared vision, lead businesses and manage large scale organizational change. During my career I have:> Managed field operations in 30 states with $ 1.2 billion in premiums> Routinely exceeded challenging goals as a territory manager.> Served on Sr. Leadership team helping set short targets and long-term strategies> Collaborated on design and implementation of a sales structure and culture change> Envisioned and deployed Ultra High Net Worth segment strategy> Designed and led implementation of on-line self-serve digital portals> Consulted on business and operational challenges facing the business unitI am energized by learning about customers, looking at strategy from the “inside out” and “outside in” and empowering people to think and act on their own. The greatest satisfaction I get is helping make a good business plan a commercial reality. I’ve had front-line, leadership and home-office roles and along the way I’ve learned that you can’t do it alone – it is about the people you engage and teamwork. Hiring decisions are the most important decisions leaders make. Specialties:strategy, marketing, change management, property and casualty insurance, sales leadership, high-net-worth segment, market research, branding, sales and marketing, change management, underwriting, operations, strategic planning, forecasting, budgeting, expense management, talent management