Builders
Brion Burris has over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry. Brion most recently served as the Vice President of Sales & Distribution at Builders, leading the sales and distribution team. Prior to that, they were the Specialty Distribution Leader at The Hanover Insurance Group.
From 2016 to 2022, Burris worked at Utica National Insurance Group, where they held the position of Senior Vice President. Brion led the Middle Market Underwriting and Commercial Lines Sales teams, achieving 90% total premium growth through effective distribution management and expense and book profile management. Brion also successfully expanded into new geographic and target markets.
Before joining Utica National Insurance Group, Burris worked at CNA Insurance for several roles. As the Assistant Vice President and Small Business Zone Leader, they analyzed local market opportunities, created strategic and tactical branch plans, and achieved double-digit growth in new business. Brion also served as the Zone Sales & Marketing Director for the Southeast and Mid Atlantic regions, implementing sales and distribution management strategies to increase market share. Additionally, they were the Regional Sales Director, responsible for setting strategic direction, executing sales strategies, and achieving significant new business growth.
Burris began their insurance career at The Hartford, where they held various management positions. As the Regional Select Customer Sales Manager, they directed a team of sales executives to increase market share and achieve financial goals. Brion also served as the Business Development Manager, overseeing underwriters and developing agency relationships for the personal lines insurance portfolio. Prior to that, they were the Small Commercial Business Development Supervisor, leading a team of underwriters to achieve new business and retention goals. Brion started as a Sales Representative, developing relationships with independent agencies and managing sales objectives.
Throughout their career, Burris has demonstrated expertise in sales and distribution management, strategic planning, new business growth, and team leadership. Brion has consistently achieved or exceeded goals, contributing to the success of the companies they have worked for.
Brion Burris attended Western Carolina University from 1990 to 1995, where they obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) degree in Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law.
Builders
Regional leader in property and casualty insurance “Top Workplaces USA” by Top Workplaces | Rated A by AM Best 30 years in business | 180+ employees | Privately-owned and operated Competitive salaries and benefits | High growth and transformation Why Become a Builder? Build your career. As a regional leader quickly expanding into a national footprint, Builders offers a high-growth environment within the framework of firm financial stability. With large-scale transformations come big opportunities to launch or progress your career. Learn from the experts. Builders is known for its exceptional expertise in workers’ compensation and construction risks. Working alongside the deeply experienced experts and scholars at Builders will supercharge your industry knowledge. Join a strong culture. Because 95% of employees believe the company is going in the right direction, Builders earned the “Culture Direction” badge from Top Workplaces. Builders also rates impressively high in employee motivation, appreciation, company values, meaningfulness, and work/life balance, according to Top Workplaces. Builders is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. No recruiters or agencies should respond to an opportunity posted on our website. Hardworking Benefits • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with company match benefits • Short-term and long-term disability benefits • Employee Assistance programs • On-site fitness center and reimbursement for health club costs • Life insurance • Wellness programs • Paid company holidays and paid time off • A variety of opportunities to advance your career with a growing company We invite you to review and apply to our current job opportunities!