Aureon Consulting · 1 day ago
Senior Vice President – Insurance Operations and Captive Strategy
Des Moines Metro
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expAureon Consulting is seeking a dynamic and experienced executive to lead both underwriting and business development functions for one of their clients. This role blends strategic oversight of insurance operations with a growth-focused leadership mandate, requiring deep industry expertise and strong leadership skills.
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Hiring Manager
Katie Avise
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
10+ years in commercial insurance, with experience in MGA/captive environments
Governance expertise and regulatory fluency
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
Preferred
Allied Health sector experience preferred
Company
Aureon Consulting
Aureon Consulting connects consultants with businesses that seek talented leaders.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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