Market Vice President, Property & Casualty

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced and dynamic Market Vice President to lead the Property & Casualty division of an organization. This senior leadership role is pivotal in driving operational strategy, team performance, profitability, and client-service delivery. The division comprises approximately 65% Commercial Lines and 35% Personal Lines, with a strong focus on service operations. This position does not include responsibility for the sales department. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in insurance agency operations, a proven track record of leadership, and a deep understanding of both Commercial and Personal Lines.

Compensation Package

• Base Salary: $175,000–$200,000

Responsibilities

Leadership and Team Development

• Lead and support the Commercial Lines and Personal Lines Team Leads.
• Establish clear expectations and drive performance accountability.
• Develop high-performing, collaborative service teams.
• Build leadership capabilities within the division.
• Support hiring, employee development, retention, and HR-related responsibilities.
• Maintain visibility into team workflows and day-to-day operations.

P&C Operations

• Oversee the service operations of the Property & Casualty division.
• Monitor workflows, expirations, service standards, and operational performance.
• Run and analyze reports to identify trends, issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Establish and manage team metrics to improve efficiency, client service, retention, and scalability.
• Ensure the division adapts effectively to changing market conditions.

Financial Performance

• Monitor the division’s profit-and-loss performance.
• Support budgeting, profitability, and revenue forecasting.
• Identify opportunities to optimize income while balancing client-service quality with operational and financial performance.

Carrier and Client Strategy

• Strengthen and optimize carrier relationships.
• Understand carrier appetite, market developments, and placement challenges.
• Shape strategies to serve clients effectively.
• Provide executive support for complex client or renewal situations.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required Background

• Minimum of 10 years of insurance-industry experience.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience.
• Property & Casualty agency or brokerage experience.
• Strong understanding of both Commercial Lines and Personal Lines operations, with a preference for a Commercial Lines background.
• Experience managing profit-and-loss performance.
• Active Texas Property & Casualty license.
• Strong knowledge of insurance carriers and market relationships.
• Proven ability to lead through Team Leads and influence a larger indirect reporting structure.
• Strong analytical, operational, and performance-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Applied Epic.
• Familiarity with business intelligence tools for operational performance analysis.
• Professional insurance designations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Life and Health license.

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Associate Managing Director

Job Summary

Seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking leader to drive strong and sustainable growth. As the Associate Managing Director, you will lead, develop, and oversee the overall performance. This role is pivotal in shaping the strategic direction and profitability of multiple underwriting books while managing an individual binding production portfolio. With a balanced focus on leadership and production underwriting, you will dedicate approximately 50% of your time to management responsibilities and 50% to production underwriting and client management.

Compensation Package

• Competitive Compensation: Base salary with bonus earning potential.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible and hybrid work options.
• Professional Development: Employer-paid continuing education, certifications, designations, and licenses.
• Health & Welfare Benefits: Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Charleston office team, including underwriters, broker producers, and support staff.
• Drive the dynamic growth of a highly successful and consistently profitable company.
• Oversee team performance management, including training, mentoring, and talent retention.
• Attract and retain top talent through effective hiring and promotion strategies.
• Define and implement successful sales and marketing strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with retail agents and underwriter/broker producers.
• Manage the office's Profit & Loss and ensure alignment with corporate goals.
• Partner with corporate headquarters to ensure seamless operations and support.
• Supervise adherence to underwriting guidelines, corporate policies, and compliance standards.
• Oversee office operations, ensuring consistency and quality in processes such as new business opportunities, renewals, marketing, training, and staffing.
• Build, maintain, and grow a book of business in either Commercial or Personal Lines.
• Rate, quote, and bind risks to determine acceptability, coverage, and pricing for large or complex renewals and new business.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a sales team leader, including direct management experience.
• At least 5 years of multi-line underwriting/production experience, with excess & surplus experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and motivate a team.
• Proven ability to develop and manage strong relationships with clients, carriers, and third parties.
• Proficiency in sales and marketing strategies.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Insurance license, CPCU, CIC, or comparable designations preferred.

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