Tangram Insurance Services · 11 hours ago
Assistant Vice President, Workers Compensation
Novato, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$110K/yr - $135K/yr
4+ years expTangram Insurance Services is a growth-stage insurance enterprise focused on delivering specialized insurance solutions. They are seeking an Assistant Vice President for Workers Compensation who will lead operational performance, underwriting excellence, and team development within the Workers Compensation division.
Commercial InsuranceInsurance
Responsibilities
Translate departmental goals and priorities into clear, actionable work plans for teams
Oversee daily workflows to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with company and carrier standards
Support process improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery, operational efficiency, and scalability
Identify operational challenges or risks and communicate them to the EVP with thoughtful, solution-oriented recommendations
Track and analyze key performance metrics such as production, loss ratios, rate achievement, service SLAs, and team outputs
Leverage dashboards and reports to provide leadership with data-driven insights
Support planning, forecasting, and goal setting by consolidating team data and analyzing trends in capacity, performance, and outcomes
Lead and mentor a team of underwriters, ensuring clear direction, accountability, and consistent execution
Foster a culture of collaboration, ownership, and continuous learning
Support staffing plans, onboarding, and professional development to ensure the team is equipped for success
Oversee underwriting operations for the Workers Compensation portfolio, ensuring quality, compliance, and consistency in all submissions, quotes, and renewals
Assist with program management, including rate and form updates, appetite reviews, and partner communications
Monitor underwriting results and collaborate with leadership to refine strategies and maintain profitability
Partner closely with Sales and Operations to ensure seamless coordination and delivery across teams
Support the rollout of new technology, systems, or process improvements
Represent the department in internal and external meetings, communicating priorities, progress, and insights with clarity and professionalism
Lead or co-lead special projects that advance team performance, technology, or growth initiatives
Manage project timelines, deliverables, and communications to ensure milestones are achieved
Provide regular updates to leadership on project progress, challenges, and outcomes
Qualification
Required
4-8 years of experience in Workers Compensation underwriting and program management, ideally within an MGA, carrier, or program environment
Strong technical knowledge of Workers Compensation risk evaluation, pricing, and compliance
Proven leadership and people development experience – able to motivate, mentor, and manage high-performing teams
Data-driven and detail-oriented, with the ability to translate analytics into operational decisions
Exceptional communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Comfortable leading through change and contributing to strategic initiatives
Collaborative, proactive, and passionate about operational and underwriting excellence
Benefits
Discretionary annual incentive program
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
Tangram Insurance Services
Tangram Insurance is a managing general agency that specializes in the creation & administration of standard and alternative risk programs.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jaimee Patane
Vice President of Operations
Krissy Kyjovsky
Executive Vice President
Recent News
2025-09-12
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