SVP, Operations

Job Description

Sompo has a unique opportunity for a SVP, Operations in our AgriSompo team.

AgriSompo provides renowned, cutting-edge analytics to address risk and the risk exposures of each of its product lines.  Through a deep-rooted commitment to customer service, AgriSompo is positioned to make a long-lasting impact on this nation’s farmers and ranchers for generations to come.

The Senior Vice President of Operations serves as a pivotal leader of leaders, responsible for guiding the organization to achieve its strategic objectives, drive growth, and maintain operational excellence.  This role demands a strategic thinker with robust business acumen, profound industry knowledge, and a proven track record of success in the insurance sector.

Location: This position will be based out of our Lenexa office. We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long lasting careers.

Our business, your impact, our opportunity:

What you’ll be doing:

• Set and articulate the strategic vision for operations, ensuring all initiatives and processes directly support the organization’s overarching business objectives.

• Sponsor IT prioritization for system enhancements while establishing key objectives for operational data and analytics.

• Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing team of senior leaders, cultivating a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Drive collaboration with national and regional departments to optimize operational processes, improve efficiency, and advance innovative risk management strategies across the enterprise.

• Ensure all operations systems comply with industry regulations and company policies.

• Responsible for monitoring and articulating operational activities to Executive Leadership utilizing dashboards, reports, data analysis, and best practices in data assimilation to asses the operational health of organization.

• Champion the implementation of industry best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to elevate service quality and operational performance at all organizational levels.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Insurance, or related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.

• 10 plus years of experience within the crop insurance sector.  

• Demonstrated ability to define and communicate a strategic vision for operations, ensuring that all initiatives and processes are aligned with the organization’s overall business goals.

• Experience sponsoring IT prioritization for system improvements, and setting clear objectives for operational data and analytics.

• Proven leadership in developing and motivating senior teams, fostering a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and collaboration across functions.

• Ability to drive collaboration among national and regional departments to optimize processes, increase efficiency, and implement innovative risk management strategies throughout the organization.

• Comprehensive understanding of industry regulations and company policies, ensuring all operational systems remain compliant.

Actual compensation for this role will depend on several factors including the cost of living associated with your work location, your qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience.

At Sompo, we recognize that the talent, skills, and commitment of our employees drive our success. This is why we offer competitive, high-quality compensation and benefit programs to eligible employees.

Our compensation program is built on a foundation that promotes a pay-for-performance culture, resulting in higher incentive awards, on average, when the Company does well and lower incentive awards when the Company underperforms.  The total compensation opportunity for all regular, full-time employees is a combination of base salary and incentives that gets adjusted upfront based on overall Company performance with final awards based on individual performance.

We continuously evaluate and update our benefit programs to ensure that our plans remain competitive and meet the needs of our employees and their dependents.  Below is a summary of our current comprehensive U.S. benefit programs:

• Two medical plans to choose from, including a Traditional PPO & a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account providing a competitive employer contribution

• Pharmacy benefits with mail order options

• Dental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and children

• Vision benefits

• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Company-paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase Supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & children

• Company-paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributions

• Competitive paid-time-off programs, including company-paid holidays

• Competitive Parental Leave Benefits & Adoption Assistance program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tax-Free Commuter Benefit

• Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits

Who we are and what we stand for:

At Sompo, our shared purpose is to create meaningful value for clients, communities, and each other. We strive to foster a workplace where everyone feels respected, included, and empowered to excel. As a global organization, we embrace diversity and champion equal opportunity. Guided by our core values—Accountability, Agility, Collaboration, Development, and Integrity—we build trust and support one another to achieve our goals worldwide. Life at Sompo page

Our values come to life in how we hire and grow talent. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational need, and we strive to ensure equitable access to opportunities so everyone can do their best work. If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the recruiter in charge.