The role also manages agency relationships, leverages knowledge of the territory as a competitive advantage, gets involved in strategic territory planning, analyzing performance, gaining a deep understanding of the risks faced, staying updated on industry trends affecting the insurance business, and developing expertise in insurance products. Westfield underwrites commercial, personal, surety, and specialty lines of coverage through a network of leading independent agents and brokers in the United States and specialty products through Lloyd's of London Syndicate 1200.