Assistant Vice President - Commercial P&C

Staffmark Group; Torrance (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffmark Group seeks an Assistant Vice President - Commercial Property & Casualty in Torrance, CA. This hybrid role focuses on department leadership, coaching Account Managers and Account Executives, and guiding complex coverage and risk decisions. A senior P&C professional will partner with the VP on strategy and carrier relationships.

The position emphasizes leadership, process improvements, and growth, with travel up to 20% and a direct-hire, exempt, full-time employment structure.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial insurance experience with focus on Property & Casualty.
• Broad knowledge of commercial P&C products, coverage, and risk management.
• Management, supervisory, or team leadership experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop staff.
• Strong technical knowledge for complex insurance matters.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Active P&C insurance license required.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Provide department leadership and supervise Account Managers and Account Executives.
• Coach and mentor staff to strengthen technical expertise and client service.
• Guide on complex coverage, risk, and contractual issues with escalated matters.
• Partner with VP on carrier/vendor relationships and process improvements.
• Support growth initiatives, workflow improvements, and service standards.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Insurance

People Development

Communication

Technical Expertise

EPIC

MS Office

P&C License

Travel

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Vice President - Commercial P&C

Location: Torrance, CA | Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week

Employment Type: Exempt, Full-Time, Direct Hire

A Leadership Opportunity for an Experienced Commercial P&C Professional

This is an opportunity for an experienced Commercial Property & Casualty insurance professional to step into a broader leadership role and make an impact beyond managing individual client accounts.

As Assistant Vice President, you will help lead the Commercial P&C department alongside the VP, serving as a key resource for the Account Management and Account Executive teams. Rather than managing your own book of business, your focus will be on department leadership, team development, complex client matters, and overall service excellence.

This role is particularly well suited for a seasoned Commercial P&C professional who is currently in a management or senior-level role-or someone ready to take the next step into department leadership.

You will serve as a technical and leadership resource for the team, helping Account Managers and Account Executives navigate complex coverage, risk, contractual, and client-service issues. You will also partner closely with the VP on escalated matters, carrier and vendor relationships, process improvement, and department strategy.

The organization is experiencing significant growth. This is an opportunity to join a growing platform where your leadership experience, technical expertise, and ability to develop people can have a direct impact on the future of the department.

Why This Opportunity?

• Department Leadership: Help lead the overall Commercial P&C function rather than managing an individual book of business.
• Leadership Development: Lead, coach, and develop experienced Account Managers and Account Executives.
• Technical Expertise: Serve as a senior resource on complex coverage, contractual, risk, claims, and client-service matters.
• VP Partnership: Work closely with the VP as a key leadership partner and provide support on critical and escalated issues.
• Organizational Impact: Contribute to workflow improvements, training, service standards, and department strategy.
• Growth Environment: Play an important role in a rapidly growing organization backed by an established global brokerage.

Key Responsibilities

Department Leadership & Team Development

• Partner with the VP to oversee the Commercial P&C department and support achievement of department goals.
• Lead, coach, and mentor Account Managers and Account Executives, helping strengthen technical expertise, performance, and client-service capabilities.
• Identify team strengths, challenges, and development opportunities and work with the VP to implement solutions.
• Provide leadership and supervisory support during the VP's absence, including timecard and PTO approvals and other personnel matters in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Support training initiatives and contribute to the development of consistent processes and service standards across the department.

Technical & Client-Service Leadership

• Serve as a senior subject matter expert and resource for Account Managers and Account Executives.
• Provide guidance on commercial P&C coverage, risk, marketing strategies, eligibility, contractual matters, and complex client issues.
• Support the VP with escalated client matters, including coverage analysis, contract reviews, claims-related issues, and risk management strategies.
• Help the team develop effective solutions for complex client needs while maintaining strong client relationships and retention.
• Provide technical guidance in support of new business and cross-selling opportunities.

Business & Operational Support

• Assist the VP in developing and implementing department strategies to support business growth, client retention, and profitability.
• Support relationships with insurance carriers, vendors, and Loss Control Consultants.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, processes, technology utilization, and overall service delivery.
• Help implement initiatives that improve department efficiency and scalability as the organization continues to grow.
• Stay current on emerging insurance products, services, and technologies that may enhance client service and support business growth.
• Participate in special projects and other initiatives as assigned by the VP and Senior Management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial insurance experience, with a strong focus on Property & Casualty.
• Broad knowledge of commercial P&C products, coverage, and risk management across multiple lines and industries.
• Management, supervisory, or team leadership experience within a commercial insurance brokerage or agency strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop Account Managers and/or Account Executives.
• Strong technical knowledge and the ability to serve as a senior resource on complex commercial insurance matters.
• Strong judgment and problem-solving skills, particularly when handling escalated client issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with clients, employees, carriers, vendors, and senior leadership.
• Proficiency in EPIC and Microsoft Office.
• Active Property & Casualty insurance license required.
• Willingness to travel as needed, up to 20%.

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

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