Vice President, Programs - Hybrid or Remote Opportunity - Atlanta, GA

As the Vice President, Programs, you will be responsible for leading the overall strategy, profit and loss, and execution of the GuideOne business unit. This executive level role aligns long-term strategy and financial goals with business processes to successfully manage delegated authority business.  Your responsibilities include developing capabilities and talent; developing strong market relationships with MGA’s and brokers; sourcing, onboarding, and managing program administrators/MGAs; and managing the profit and growth of existing programs through strong controls and oversight.

Accountabilities:

• Develop GuideOne’s short and long-term strategy in Programs, including appetite, target portfolio mix, value proposition, and capabilities.
• Leads the execution of business unit strategies, translating objectives into actionable plans, driving cross-functional collaboration, and delivering consistent performance outcomes that support overall organizational success.
• Optimize efficient utilization of GuideOne’s capacity in structuring programs to limit volatility and maximize long-term steady growth in premium and surplus.
• Manage Programs team of directors, underwriters, and support staff who handle day-to-day activities in underwriting and distribution.
• Cultivate key MGA and broker relationships to ensure a continuous and healthy pipeline of new business opportunities and an optimal portfolio generating steady growth and profit.
• Design and develop internal capabilities that support underwriting, onboarding, and stewardship of profitable programs.
• Accountable for achieving key performance indicators and financial metrics, leveraging data analytics and performance reports to monitor progress, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions to ensure consistent delivery of business unit goals.  
• Manage authority, pricing, terms and conditions, appetite, and guidelines for each program.
• Manage budget for programs team to ensure delivery of target expense ratio.
• Collaborate internally with other functional teams to ensure proper governance and oversight.
• Develop and refine program audit protocols to maintain underwriting integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on the MGA market landscape, competitive positioning, and emerging opportunities.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and MGA partner meetings, effectively representing and communicating overall value, vision and strategy in the marketplace.