Kevin Link

About Kevin Link

I am a proven executive with over 25 years of building and leading high performing teams. Results attained through fact based strategy, supported by a clear vision, with challenging goals, driven by execution. Extensive property/casualty insurance experience within multiple disciplines. Passionate partner to the independent agency channel. Skilled in agency management, distribution, operations, product management, and underwriting. Strengths in communication, developing capabilities, engaging and motivating people, lean practices, and driving performance. Through assignments in Chicago, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Dallas, Seattle, and the Southeast I developed effective relationships with coworkers and distributors that led to mutual success. I am known for taking on challenging opportunities and delivering results through people. Experienced in leading significant transformations in both field and home office environments. Areas of Expertise:• P&L Management • Sales and Distribution • Product Management • Employee Engagement • Customer Service – 24x7x365• Operations Management• Process Improvement & Lean Practices • Business Transformation • Change Management • Team Building

Experience

1. Vice President - Division Sales Executive Southeast Small Commercial

   The Hartford

   Aug 2018 — Present · Spartanburg/Greenville, SC

   Accountable for small commercial profit, growth, and distribution management for the Southeast Region. Territory includes: Alabama, DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Led through Covid and generational hard markets delivering 40% growth during tenure.

Education

• St. Joseph's College (IN)

  BS, Marketing With Accounting Minor

  1980 — 1984