First Connect Insurance Services · 12 hours ago
Strategic Partnership Manager
First Connect Insurance Services is a digital platform that provides independent insurance agents access to top US carriers. The Strategic Partnership Manager will be responsible for managing and growing key carrier and MGA relationships, driving new business premium, and enhancing partner experiences.
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Responsibilities
Manage and grow a portfolio of carrier and MGA partnerships
Build and execute strategies that increase agency quoting, binding, and engagement
Lead monthly Partnership Business Reviews (PBRs) and present performance insights
Develop proactive campaigns (email, text, in-app) to drive partner adoption
Promote assigned carriers internally through trainings, appetite messaging, and visibility pushes
Work closely with Account Managers to identify high-potential agencies and boost placement
Analyze quote/bind trends to uncover opportunities for premium lift
Collaborate with Product, Operations, and Marketing on partner needs and workflow improvements
Support partner expansions, new product rollouts, re-launch campaigns, and incentive initiatives
Maintain strong partner satisfaction and uphold First Connect’s best-in-class partnership experience
Qualification
Required
5+ years in the insurance industry (carrier, MGA, insurtech, distribution, or agency experience)
Experience in national accounts, key account management, or partnership management strongly preferred
Thrives in an early-stage, startup-paced environment — comfortable with shifting priorities and high output
Highly personable and confident on camera; comfortable leading Zoom meetings daily
Excellent communicator who enjoys relationship building, presenting, and driving conversations
Creative problem-solver who enjoys building processes and bringing new ideas forward
Tenacious, organized, and great at time management
Data-driven — able to interpret performance metrics and drive actionable insights
Comfortable owning high-impact relationships and influencing cross-functional teams
Benefits
Multiple medical plans to choose from and 100% employer-covered dental; vision plans for our team members and their families
A 401(k) retirement plan, short- and long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Work-From-Home Stipend – Employer-provided WFH equipment and an $85 monthly expense stipend to ensure you’re set up for success.
Equity — This position is eligible for equity compensation
Training and Career Growth — Training and internal career growth opportunities
Flexible Time Off — You know when and how you should recharge
Company
First Connect Insurance Services
First Connect Insurance Services helps connect independent agents with today’s “best-in-class” insurtech providers.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-11-08Acquired
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