John Phillips
About John Phillips
John Phillips is a Regional Sales Manager at State Auto Insurance, with over a decade of experience in the insurance industry. He has held various leadership roles, including Vice President of Marketing & Business Development at Canal Insurance Company and Branch Manager at The Hartford.
Current Role at State Auto Insurance
John Phillips has served as the Regional Sales Manager at State Auto Insurance since 2011. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing sales strategies and managing relationships with independent insurance agencies. His focus is on driving production growth and enhancing the performance of the sales team.
Previous Experience in Insurance Industry
Before joining State Auto Insurance, John Phillips held several significant positions in the insurance sector. He worked at Canal Insurance Company as Vice President of Marketing & Business Development for 11 months in 2010-2011. Prior to that, he was with The Hartford, where he served as Branch Manager from 2002 to 2008 and as Managing Director from 2005 to 2006. He also worked at Nationwide Insurance as AVP of Product & Underwriting from 2008 to 2010.
Education and Academic Background
John Phillips studied at Duke University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from 1979 to 1983. He also attended Buchholz High School from 1976 to 1979, completing his secondary education before pursuing higher education.
Expertise in Agency Relationships
Throughout his career, John Phillips has been responsible for managing agency relationships with over 300 independent Property-Casualty agencies. His expertise includes developing strategies to enhance these relationships and driving production growth within the agencies he oversees.
Achievements in Sales and Team Development
John Phillips has demonstrated success in turning around stagnant operations by implementing effective sales strategies. He has achieved notable results through sound hiring decisions and by coaching new team members to improve their performance levels.