Senior Vice President, East Region

About Acrisure:

A global fintech leader, Acrisure empowers millions of ambitious businesses and individuals with the right solutions to grow boldly forward. Bringing cutting-edge technology and top-tier human support together, we connect clients with customized solutions across a range of insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity, mortgage services – and more. 

In the last twelve years, Acrisure has grown in revenue from $38 million to almost $5 billion and employs over 19,000 colleagues in more than 20 countries. Acrisure was built on entrepreneurial spirit. Prioritizing leadership, accountability, and collaboration, we equip our teams to work at the highest levels possible.

Position Summary

The Senior Vice President, East Region provides strategic leadership for the region, driving profitable growth, underwriting excellence, and talent development across the wholesale insurance platform. This role is responsible for developing business strategy, strengthening carrier and agency relationships, and leading high-performing teams to achieve revenue and profitability objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Growth, Sales & Market Leadership

• Develop and execute the strategic vision, growth plans, and production objectives for the Production Underwriting division.
• Drive profitable revenue growth through new business production, retention strategies, and market expansion initiatives.
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key retail agents, carrier partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and strategic business meetings.
• Partner with executive leadership to establish revenue goals, market strategies, and business plans.

Underwriting, Broking & Profitability Leadership

• Provide oversight of underwriting performance, portfolio management, and brokerage operations.
• Establish underwriting standards, best practices, and quality control measures to ensure profitability and compliance.
• Guide teams on complex risks, market placement strategies, and carrier negotiations.
• Strengthen carrier partnerships and secure market access, authority, and capacity opportunities.
• Monitor underwriting results, loss ratios, carrier goals, audit outcomes, and operational performance.

Leadership, Talent Development & Organizational Management

• Lead, coach, and develop Managing Directors, Senior Production Underwriters, and underwriting teams.
• Establish performance expectations, accountability measures, and development plans aligned with company objectives.
• Drive talent acquisition, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Lead organizational change efforts and ensure alignment between strategic priorities and team execution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Risk Management, Insurance, Finance, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of wholesale insurance underwriting and brokerage experience with a demonstrated history of production success.
• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience managing underwriting, sales, or production teams.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial insurance products, wholesale markets, underwriting principles, and carrier relationships.
• State insurance licensing required; CPCU, CIC, AU, ARM, CRIS, or similar professional designations preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven executive leadership and strategic planning capabilities.
• Advanced expertise in wholesale insurance underwriting, brokerage operations, and portfolio management.
• Strong business development, relationship management, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive revenue growth, profitability, and organizational performance.
• Excellent communication, analytical, decision-making, and talent development skills.

Pay Details:

Candidates should be comfortable with an on-site presence to support collaboration, team leadership, and cross-functional partnership.

Why Join Us:

At Acrisure, we’re building more than a business, we’re building a community where people can grow, thrive, and make an impact. Our benefits are designed to support every dimension of your life, from your health and finances to your family and future.

Making a lasting impact on the communities it serves, Acrisure has pledged more than $22 million through its partnerships with Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Blythedale Children's Hospital in Valhalla, New York.

Employee Benefits

We also offer our employees a comprehensive suite of benefits and perks, including:

• Physical Wellness: Comprehensive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; fertility benefits; wellness resources; and paid sick time.

• Mental Wellness: Generous paid time off and holidays; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and a complimentary Calm app subscription.

• Financial Wellness: Immediate vesting in a 401(k) plan; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; commuter benefits; and employee discount programs.

• Family Care: Paid maternity leave and paid paternity leave (including for adoptive parents); legal plan options; and pet insurance coverage.

• … and so much more!

This list is not exhaustive of all available benefits. Eligibility and waiting periods may apply to certain offerings. Benefits may vary based on subsidiary entity and geographic location.

Acrisure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation by contacting [email protected].

Final candidates will be required to complete post-offer verification processes related to the role and in accordance with applicable laws.

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Welcome, your new opportunity awaits you.