Vice President – Insurance Programs

Cottingham & Butler is developing a new Programs division to leverage our more than $2 billion in premiums, our safety services and in-house claims administrator. We are seeking an experienced programs leader to develop new insurance programs exclusive to C&B, build a programs team, and enhance our existing programs. This role is a unique opportunity to join one of the largest and fastest growing insurance brokers in the nation. We are searching for an entrepreneurial and talented individual capable of achieving the following:

• Build exclusive programs with underwriting authority and negotiate proprietary deals.
• Create specialized programs within identified niches.
• Recruit, retain, manage and develop a staff of underwriters and support team.
• Maintain strong relationships with carriers, reinsurers, and service providers.
• Deliver stable, profitable, and competitive programs.
• Drive a strong value proposition for C&B programs.
• Collaborate with practice leaders and sales teams.
• Design claims and safety programs in partnership with our in-house companies.

Specific Experience & Skills:

• 8 years of Property & Casualty experience, preferably in program development and operations.
• Management experience and familiar with running a P&L
• Familiar with coverage data analysis and presenting.
• Network and relationships in the program ecosystem of insurance and service providers
• Strong communication and underwriting skills.
• Ability to spot industry opportunities and negotiate effectively.
• Specialized Knowledge and Licensing: P&C License, CPCU.

Ultimately, we are looking for an entrepreneurial and passionate candidate who wants to build something incredible and has the skill to make it happen. If you have experience building or underwriting programs, managing a team, and delivering P&L results. We want to talk to you.

About Cottingham & Butler:

At Cottingham & Butler, we sell a promise to help our clients through life’s toughest moments. To deliver on that promise, we aim to hire, train, and grow the best professionals in the industry. We look for people with an insatiable desire to succeed, are committed to growing, and thrive on challenges. Our culture is guided by the theme of “better every day” constantly pushing ourselves to be better than yesterday – that’s who we are and what we believe in.

As an organization, we are tremendously optimistic about the future and have incredibly high expectations for our people and our performance. Our ability to grow as a company, fuels investments in new resources to better serve our clients and provide the amazing career opportunities our employees want and deserve. This is why we are a growth company and why we are committed to being better every day.

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