The Insurance Board, a non-profit organization that administers a property and liability insurance program for churches and related ministries within three denominations – Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Presbyterian Church (USA), and United Church of Christ – is seeking a new president and chief executive officer.
The Insurance Board said that the experience and qualifications it is looking for are:
· Knowledge of, or ability and willingness to learn the structure of, the Insurance Board and the polity of the United Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, and the Presbyterian Church;
· Broad-based leadership and management experience as a professional in insurance or a related field, with knowledge of property, casualty, liability, and reinsurance products. If not already a broker, s/he understands and is knowledgeable about the responsibilities of a broker; and
· Entrepreneurial, with a successful track record building a business; preferably with a strong sales and marketing orientation.
Additionally, the candidate should exhibit the following personal characteristics:
· A person of faith with a desire to make a difference in concert with the ministry and mission of the Insurance Board, United Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, and the Presbyterian Church;
· Responsiveness to the needs of the member churches and other constituencies of the Insurance Board;
· Outstanding leadership ability and interpersonal skills; ability to impart credibility, good judgment, trust, integrity, and to motivate others in a similar vein;
· A high level of energy with a talent for grasping complex concepts quickly; one who is highly organized, yet can delegate well and remain flexible as the situation demands;
· An effective communicator who can serve as the face of the organization to all external constituencies; and
· A sense of humor in order to maintain perspective and a sense of balance.
The Insurance Board said that it “values and is committed to diversity on its staff” and was inviting nominations and applications without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, physical disability, or sexual orientation.
Nominations and applications may be sent to Susan Meade and Mark Tarnacki to: [email protected].
Victoria Spears
Victoria Prussen Spears is senior vice president of Meyerowitz Communications Inc., a law firm marketing communications consulting company. A graduate of Sarah Lawrence College and Brooklyn Law School, Ms. Spears was an attorney at a leading New York City law firm before joining Meyerowitz Communications. She may be contacted at [email protected].