Patrick Parrington

About Patrick Parrington

Results driven professional with successful background of business development and relationship management. Experience includes evaluating the needs of internal and external customers, designing and proposing solutions, negotiating win-win outcomes and creating and maintaining long term partnerships. Energized by challenges and motivated to exceed expectations. Skilled in building cohesive, high-performance teams, earning professional respect and promoting collaborative, positive working environments.

Experience

1. Director - Business Development, Carrier Management and Agency Engagement

   Allstate

   Apr 2017 — Present · Northbrook, IL, US

   Ivantage Select Agency, Inc. is a subsidiary of Allstate Insurance Company. We function as an internal general agency bringing expanded market opportunities to the Allstate Exclusive Agent distribution channel. Leader of a high powered team of Business Development and Agency Engagement professionals. Responsible for defining and executing strategy for profitable premium and revenue growth. Broad experience in identifying strategic partners, contract negotiation and managing key relationships. Also responsible for driving sales through multiple distribution channels: Allstate exclusive agents, independent agents and direct-to-consumer.

Education

• Northern Illinois University

  BS, Economics

  1984 — 1989

Skills

• General Insurance
• Performance Driven Sales
• Developing and Implimenting Growth Strategy
• Effective Negotiation and Closing Techniques
• Strategic Partnerships
• Casualty
• Commercial Insurance
• Excess
• Umbrella Insurance
• Property & Casualty Insurance
• Pre-Paid Legal Services
• Risk Management
• Claims Management
• Management
• Liability
• Reinsurance
• Strategy
• Legal Liability
• Identity Theft
• Insurance
• Brokers