Construction Industry Growth & Strategy Lead

CopperPoint Insurance Companies; Washington; On-site; USD 165,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Vision

Short/Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

CopperPoint Insurance Companies is seeking a Construction Industry Vertical Lead to shape strategy, growth, profitability, and long-term success of the construction portfolio. The Lead will own the strategy, roadmap, and execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams and acting as a trusted industry expert.

Initially an individual contributor role, the position may evolve to include people leadership and expansion into additional industry verticals, with opportunities to influence the

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in middle/large commercial P&C insurance in underwriting or portfolio management with deep expertise in Construction.
• Strong strategic thinking, planning, and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to develop and execute long-term business, portfolio, and industry strategies. Apply technical expertise and market insights to strategic business decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives across multiple business functions. Proven success influencing stakeholders and driving outcomes in a matrixed environment.
• Experience managing portfolio performance through financial, operational, and underwriting metrics. Strong understanding of profitability drivers, portfolio analytics, and risk management principles.
• Experience with P&L ownership or shared accountability for business results strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to establish credibility as a trusted advisor and industry expert.
• Demonstrated commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and organizational learning.

Responsibilities

• Own the vertical strategy and roadmap and serve as the accountable leader for its execution, financial results, and long-term success.
• Establish & maintain industry vertical appetite, uw guidelines, training, and best practices.
• Provide expertise and guidance on complex accounts as needed.
• Demonstrate strong portfolio stewardship through data-informed segmentation and risk management. Monitor portfolio trends and key performance indicators to identify opportunities, risks, and emerging issues. Evaluate external market opportunities, customer needs, industry trends, regulatory developments, and competitive dynamics.
• Recommend and implement actions to improve portfolio performance and advance growth objectives.
• Lead strategic initiatives that require coordination across disciplines.
• Build alignment among stakeholders in a highly matrixed environment.
• Serve as deep industry expert and external ambassador for assigned verticals. Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, customer meetings, and market-facing engagements. Enhance the organization's visibility, credibility, and reputation within target industries.
• Lead through influence, expertise, and collaboration while fostering accountability and execution.

Skills

P&C insurance underwriting

Construction industry expertise

Portfolio management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Communication & presentation

Job description

CopperPoint Insurance Companies is seeking a Construction Industry Vertical Lead to shape strategy, growth, profitability, and long-term success of the construction portfolio. The Lead will own the strategy, roadmap, and execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams and acting as a trusted industry expert.

Initially an individual contributor role, the position may evolve to include people leadership and expansion into additional industry verticals, with opportunities to influence the