Senior Vice President – Insurance Operations and Captive Strategy

Executive Vice President – Underwriting & Business Development

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced executive to lead both underwriting and business development functions for one of our favorite clients. This role blends strategic oversight of insurance operations with a growth-focused leadership mandate. The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking leader with deep industry expertise.

• Provide strategic oversight of underwriting operations across general liability and professional liability lines
• Guide underwriting strategy for captive products and rate setting
• Coordinate with legal teams and reinsurance brokers (domestic and international)
• Structure and negotiate reinsurance agreements (e.g., quota share, excess-of-loss)
• Ensure compliance and audit underwriting practices
• Lead a team of approximately 10 underwriters and 5–10 direct reports

• Monitor captive performance metrics including claims, loss development, and capital adequacy
• Oversee governance and regulatory compliance for captive entities
• Align captive strategy with broader organizational goals

• Drive go-to-market strategy for commercial casualty and property insurance
• Cultivate and expand carrier relationships
• Lead a team of approximately 20–30 sales professionals
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities
• Champion a growth-oriented culture across the organization
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, capital allocation, and statutory reporting
• Ensure financial stewardship and alignment with strategic objectives

• Serve as a senior executive within the organization
• Influence organizational structure and strategic direction
• Collaborate across divisions (agency, MGU, captive) to align goals and drive performance
• Lead succession planning and leadership development initiatives
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across teams

• 10+ years in commercial insurance, with experience in MGA/captive environments
• Governance expertise and regulatory fluency
• Allied Health sector experience preferred
• Proven leadership of cross-functional teams
• Strong strategic, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to DEI and talent development
• Comfortable working with junior, evolving teams
• Curious, adaptable, and forward-thinking mindset

• Professional presence with immediate influence
• Growth mindset and strategic curiosity
• Collaborative and accountable
• Excited to make a meaningful impact in a high-visibility role