Grand River Insurance Agency is a rapidly expanding Commercial Lines Managing General Agency (MGA) with an established network of over 250 retail agencies across the company’s geographic footprint. Alongside our sister companies – [Stone Falls, Bridge Excess, and Grand River Services – we collectively generate $130 million in annual gross written premium across 30 states. Our commitment to sound underwriting is reflected in our impressive ten-year loss ratio of 47%. As a proud subsidiary of IMA Financial Group, we foster a collaborative environment with a dedicated team of 70 professionals who embody an entrepreneurial spirit, prioritize teamwork, and champion sensible decision-making.
Our unique underwriting philosophy stands apart in today's market. We believe in a direct, insight-driven approach, empowering our talented and experienced insurance professionals to leverage their risk selection expertise rather than relying solely on underwriting models or algorithms. This personalized methodology has proven invaluable to our elite agency partners and policyholders.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an accomplished and dynamic Regional Vice President to lead our seasoned team of underwriters in the Ohio and Pennsylvania territories. This role is responsible for driving the company's growth and profitability goals through strategic management and execution.
Reporting directly to the President of Grand River, you will play a critical role in supervising an underwriting team, ensuring premium growth and acceptable loss ratios. Beyond team leadership, you will be instrumental in cultivating existing agency relationships and forging new partnerships, all while upholding Grand River’s core principle of providing the highest level of personalized service to both policyholders and agents.
Key Responsibilities
As Regional Vice President, your primary accountabilities will include:
Qualifications
We are looking for a property and casualty insurance professional with:
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Compensation & Benefits
Being a part of IMA has its benefits. When you become part of the IMA family, you become eligible to take part in our valuable benefits and rewards package designed to benefit you, your family, and your life. Our plans are cost-effective, convenient and provide progressive ways for staying healthy, protecting loved ones, pursuing financial security and living a full and balanced life. This role is eligible for the following:
Annual Performance Bonus, Stock Purchase, Medical Plans, Prescription Drugs, Dental, Vision, Family Assistance Program, FSA, HSA, Pre-Tax Parking Plan, 401(k), Life/AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long Term Care, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Business Travel Accident, Identity Theft, Paid Time Off, Flexible Work Options, Paid Holidays, Sabbatical, Gift Matching, Health Club Reimbursement, Personal and Professional Development. In addition to our robust benefits package, the final offer amounts will depend on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s geographic location, prior relevant experience, and their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Why Join IMA?
We’ve built a reputation for putting our associates first
What if we told you that you could be an integral part of an entrepreneurial, expanding company, develop lasting relationships, earn competitive benefits, plus claim part ownership? It’s this unique ownership business model that makes working at IMA so appealing.
We work in teams. We sell in teams. We win and prosper as a team
We provide support systems and resources that enable each of our associates to focus on what they do best. And as an independent company based in the Midwest, we’re big enough to write business all over the world and small enough to implement your ideas quickly.
We are recognized nationally as a leader in our industry
This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.
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