Director / AVP, Product Distribution - CaliforniaExecutive Leadership OpportunityLocation: CaliforniaDepartment: Product & Distribution StrategyTravel: ModerateReporting into senior leadership, this individual will influence enterprise-wide decisions affecting underwriting performance, growth strategy, pricing initiatives, market expansion, distribution optimization, and product innovation.
We are open to bringing on either a Director or Vice President, depending on experience and demonstrated industry leadership.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a forward-thinking insurance executive who thrives at the intersection of strategy, analytics, distribution, product management, and business growth.
Required Experience- 10+ years of Property & Casualty insurance experience with significant Product Management leadership specifically with the state of California.
- Proven success leading product strategy, portfolio performance, profitability, and distribution initiatives.
- Experience managing Product Managers, Analysts, or multi-functional product teams.
- Strong knowledge of personal lines insurance, underwriting, pricing, claims, regulatory compliance, and distribution models.
- Demonstrated success driving profitable growth through data-driven decision making.
- Experience launching new states, products, programs, or distribution initiatives preferred.
- Executive-level leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- California insurance market experience strongly preferred.
What You'll Lead: Enterprise Product Strategy- Develop and execute product strategies that accelerate profitable growth and increase market share.
- Identify emerging market opportunities and create roadmaps for future expansion.
- Guide product innovation, enhancements, and competitive positioning.
- Partner with executive leadership to align product initiatives with enterprise goals.
Distribution Growth & Market Expansion- Drive expansion of Aspire's distribution footprint through strategic agency and broker partnerships.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen market penetration and diversify distribution channels.
- Evaluate market opportunities, competitive dynamics, and distribution performance.
- Support state expansion and new program launches.
Profitability & Performance Management- Own oversight of product performance, portfolio health, profitability, and growth metrics.
- Partner closely with Underwriting, Actuarial, Analytics, Claims, Marketing, and Operations leaders.
- Leverage advanced analytics to identify opportunities, risks, trends, and operational improvements.
- Drive strategic initiatives that improve underwriting results and long-term business performance.
Innovation & Transformation- Champion scalable, data-driven business solutions that support continued growth.
- Lead modernization efforts involving business intelligence, reporting, automation, and analytics.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across the organization.
Leadership & Talent Development- Recruit, develop, and mentor a high-performing team of Product Managers and Analysts.
- Build organizational capabilities that support future growth.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to executive leadership.
- Lead through influence, collaboration, accountability, and results.
We will need you to bring: - A balance of executive vision and operational execution, with a proven ability to:
- A Drive for profitable growth.
- An Influence for senior stakeholders.
- Build high-performing teams.
- Translate complex data into business strategy.
- Identify opportunities before competitors do.
- Execute initiatives that create measurable business impact.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment- Ability to work at a computer workstation for extended periods.
- Frequent communication via phone, video conference, and in-person meetings.
- Ability to occasionally lift and move materials up to 25 pounds.
- Moderate travel for business meetings, agency visits, conferences, and strategic planning sessions.
- Work within a collaborative, technology-driven, largely paperless environment.
Title level (Director or Vice President) will be determined based on the selected individual's experience, leadership scope, and demonstrated impact within the Property & Casualty insurance industry.Salary Description
$170,000.00- $250,000.00
