Vice President of Carrier Relations Greater Columbus, OH Area

The Company is seeking a VP of Carrier Relations to play a pivotal role in the development and enhancement of its carrier marketplace, a key element of its competitive strategy in the insurance sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and executing the company's carrier strategy, including the establishment of strategic partnerships and the continuous evaluation of the carrier lineup to ensure its competitiveness. This role demands a leader with a deep understanding of P&C insurance, capable of identifying and addressing product and coverage gaps, and of driving carrier innovation to improve the customer and agent experience. The VP will also be tasked with building and leading a high-performing Carrier Relations team, and with measuring success through the breadth, quality, and performance of the carrier and product marketplace. The ideal candidate for the VP of Carrier Relations position at the company is a strategic insurance leader with a strong commercial and analytical background, and a technology-forward approach. They should be adept at managing executive relationships with strategic partners, negotiating carrier agreements, and working closely with product and engineering teams to define the technology roadmap. Success in this role will be measured by the growth and performance of strategic carrier partnerships, the expansion of carrier integrations, and the measurable improvement in customer and agent experience. The role requires a professional who is not only a traditional relationship manager but also a visionary capable of influencing the direction of insurance distribution and driving the company towards its goal of being a leader in the insurtech industry.

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