Blair Crossan

Blair Crossan

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Vice President Commercial Business Development & Personal/Commercial Inside Sales
Dallas, Texas, United States

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  • Mercury Insurance
    Vice President Commercial Business Development & Personal/Commercial Inside Sales
    Mercury Insurance
    May 2025 - Current (1 year 4 months)
  • Nationwide
    Nationwide '23-'24 CEO Development Program
    Nationwide
    Jul 2023 - Jun 2024 (1 year)
    During my participation in the Nationwide '23-'24 CEO Development Program, I spearheaded a team in creating a cutting-edge technology solution that revolutionized expense reduction and revenue growth. This experience sharpened my leadership abilities and problem-solving skills, paving the way for future C-suite executive positions.
  • Nationwide
    Vice President - Business Development
    Nationwide
    Jan 2020 - Apr 2025 (5 years 4 months)
    • Seasoned, dynamic, results-oriented people leader of a high-velocity P&L strategy, executed by 180+ people organization for a diverse $10B portfolio distributed by independent agents, brokers and embedded insurance relationships. • Executive leader of the integration of complex data streams into SalesForce and, developing and implementing go-to-market strategy resulting in 350% increase in utilization and consistent, predictable results. • Achieved 25%+ increase in sales revenue and 8 points of profit improvement through AI, data analysis, and accountability driven leadership. • Exceeding top-line goals each year and improved profit by $125M.
  • United Way California Capital Region
    Board of Director
    United Way California Capital Region
    Jan 2016 - Jan 2020 (4 years 1 month)
    Board Chair for Business Development. Helped the organization increase YOY annual growth by 35% each year. This was accomplished by a segmented approach to prior, existing and new donors.
  • Texas Windstorm Insurance Association
    Board of Directors
    Texas Windstorm Insurance Association
    Jan 2015 - Jan 2018 (3 years 1 month)
    Industry representative for Texas Windstorm Board. Key participant in purchase of $1B+ reinsurance treaties, as well as co-chaired modernization of operation. I was able to improve expense target by $500k by optimizing technology and processes.
  • American Red Cross
    Board of Directors - Dallas Chapter
    American Red Cross
    Jul 2013 - Jun 2015 (2 years)
    Pursued board position due to close association with insurance industry. Worked closely with CEO to optimize internal and external operations. Key member of board driving revenue generation.
  • Childrens Health
    Board of Directors - Foundation Board
    Childrens Health
    May 2013 - Apr 2016 (3 years)
    Led significant growth in donor contributions through targeted strategic engagements. Asked to serve multiple terms due to personal engagement and impact.
  • Ohio Dominican University
    Advisory Board - Insurance and Risk Management Program
    Ohio Dominican University
    Jan 2013 - Jan 2020 (7 years 1 month)
    Executive Sponsor of introduction and rollout of Insurance and Risk Management program with a concentration for MBA program to meet the employment needs of local and global insurers.
  • North Texas Food Bank
    Board Of Directors
    North Texas Food Bank
    Jan 2013 - Jan 2016 (3 years 1 month)
    One of the top 10 non-profit organizations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Responsibilities include trusted advisor to CEO, improvement and streamlining of internal operations, as well as revenue generation.
  • Nationwide
    Regional Vice President - P&L for Personal, Commercial, Agribusiness and Life Insurance
    Nationwide
    Jan 2012 - Jan 2020 (8 years 1 month)
    • Led the turnaround of 3 regional offices, 21 states with P&L accountability for a diverse $3B portfolio distributed through independent agents, brokers and MGAs. • Accountable for sales, underwriting, product and claims teams for personal, commercial (small and MM), specialty, and agriculture P&C products. Top-line accountability for life insurance. • Exceeded KPIs each year and achieved either #1 or #2 region. Only region to achieve profit and growth in same years. • Exceeded non-weather loss results each year across all product lines. Managed to a 99 combined ratio or better. • Successfully developed and implemented strategy to transitioned captive agents to independent and $250M+ in agency acquisitions and transfers.
  • Ohio Dominican University
    Advisory Board - MBA Program
    Ohio Dominican University
    Aug 2011 - Jul 2014 (3 years)
    Asked by department chair (after completing MBA) to join Board of Directors to help expand the program. Identified and championed Insurance and Risk Management. Transitioned to Insurance and Risk Management advisory board to focus efforts on delivering program.
  • Nationwide
    National Vice President/CRO - Sales, Marketing, Underwriting and Distribution
    Nationwide
    Jan 2010 - Jan 2012 (2 years 1 month)
    • Led turnaround of $1.3B and 350+ employee specialty product line, expanding offerings and managing captive, company-owned and independent agents, as well as brokers and direct-to-consumer. • Consistently exceeding P&L KPIs and exceeded P&L target for lines of business as well as company owned, retail agencies. • Returned direct operation to profitability, showcasing strong leadership and strategic decision-making skills.
  • Nationwide
    AVP/CRO - National Sales/Marketing/Distribution
    Nationwide
    Jan 2008 - Jan 2010 (2 years 1 month)
    • Asked to turn around a national sales and distribution organization with over $1.3B in revenue, leading all distribution channels for personal and commercial lines of business. • Consistently achieved double-digit growth and exceeded profit plans, driving operational success. • Developed strategic partnerships and implemented innovative sales strategies to drive revenue growth.
  • Nationwide
    AVP-Product Management, Eastern Region (23 States)
    Nationwide
    Jan 2002 - Jan 2008 (6 years 1 month)
    • Managed full P&L product responsibilities for an $800M commercial and specialty product line across 23 states to profitable growth on an annual basis. Achieved or exceeded 15% annual growth target at a 97 combined ratio or better. • Developed and executed a new class plan across all 22 states resulting in increased profitability, segmentation and revenue growth. • Led cross-functional teams to drive innovation and strategic product development initiatives.
  • Nationwide
    AVP - National Property Product Management/Underwriting
    Nationwide
    Jan 1999 - Jan 2002 (3 years 1 month)
    • Built and led a 300+ employee field underwriting organization at Nationwide Insurance, focusing on improving combined ratio by 22pts over 3 years. • Built a culture of customer service and balanced 3rd party relationships to drive profitability.
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
    Big Brother, Board Member
    Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
    Jan 1998 - Jan 2000 (2 years 1 month)
    Served as a Big Brother and board member. Help introduce and expand "Bigs in Schools" program as well as fund raising.
  • Nationwide
    Marketing, Commercial Underwriting - Underwriter and Manager
    Nationwide
    Jan 1992 - Jan 1999 (7 years 1 month)
    Various roles of increasing responsibility for commercial and agriculture lines. Purposefully gaining experience in breadth and depth of Nationwide products and services.
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  • C
    CA Lic. # 4462549
    CA Lic
  • The American College of Financial Services
    CLU
    The American College of Financial Services
    Completed 3 parts of Charter Life Underwriter (CLU)
  • Southern Methodist University
    Executive Education - Formulating and Implementing Exceptional Business Strategy
    Southern Methodist University
    Jan 2017
  • Harvard Business School Executive Education
    Leading Change and Organizational Renewal (LCOR
    Harvard Business School Executive Education
    Jan 2015
  • Ohio Dominican University
    MBA | Risk Management, Risk Management
    Ohio Dominican University
    Jan 2009 - Jan 2022 (13 years 1 month)
    Completed MBA in 2011; added Risk Management concentration in 2021-2022
  • Ohio Dominican University
    BA, Business
    Ohio Dominican University
    Jan 1989 - Jan 1993 (4 years 1 month)
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