Superior Insurance Partners · 6 hours ago
VP Carrier Relations
Chicago, Illinois
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expSuperior Insurance Partners is a rapidly growing insurance brokerage platform focused on providing commercial lines, personal lines, and employee benefit solutions. They are seeking a strategic and hands-on Vice President of Carrier Relations to lead and scale carrier partnerships, negotiate contracts, and support market access that drives producer success and profitability.
Commercial InsuranceHealth CareInsuranceLife Insurance
Responsibilities
Build, strengthen, and manage executive-level relationships with national, regional, and specialty insurance carriers
Serve as SIP’s primary point of contact for carrier leadership
Lead strategic discussions focused on performance, growth opportunities, underwriting alignment, and market expansion
Lead negotiation of carrier contracts, commission structures, contingencies, and incentive programs
Provide leadership and direction for the carrier contracting function
Ensure carrier agreements align with SIP’s financial goals and producer compensation strategy
Evaluate and onboard new carrier partners to support new markets, niches, and acquisitions
Collaborate with carrier partners to develop differentiated programs and enhanced product offerings
Monitor underwriting appetite, rate trends, capacity, and market conditions
Drive carrier participation in platform-wide strategic initiatives, including specialty practices and geographic expansion
Support M&A integration by aligning carrier access for newly acquired agencies
Establish KPIs and reporting standards related to carrier performance, profitability, and service quality
Analyze results and develop corrective action plans as needed
Present insights, risks, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership
Partner with Sales Leadership and Practice Groups to ensure carrier programs support producer growth
Align carrier appetite with recruiting and onboarding of new producers
Serve as a trusted advisor on carrier guidelines, appetite changes, and competitive positioning
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in insurance brokerage, carrier relations, underwriting, or related leadership roles
Demonstrated success managing executive-level carrier relationships and negotiating complex agreements
Strong understanding of commercial insurance markets; specialty, middle market, or benefits experience a plus
Strong strategic, analytical, and execution-oriented mindset
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills
Preferred
Experience supporting multi-office or acquisition-driven organizations
Benefits
Competitive compensation package with incentive opportunities
Comprehensive benefits
Company
Superior Insurance Partners
Superior Insurance Partners is an insurance company that provides health insurance, commercial insurance, and employee benefits services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kyle Shrewsbury
Chief Executive Officer
Evan Rand
Chief Strategy Officer
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