Director, Commercial Lines: Ops & Strategy (Remote)

Insurance Office of America; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with employer match

Paid holidays, vacations, and sick day

Professional growth opportunities

Culture and balance

Community service commitment

Job summary

Insurance Office of America seeks a Director, Commercial Lines to lead national operations in a fully remote-capable role. You will partner with divisional leadership to standardize workflows, optimize performance, drive growth, and support M&A integration for Commercial P&C operations.

Ideal candidates hold an active P&C license, CPCU or CIC designation, and 5–7+ years in large brokerages, with a proven track record in operational leadership, workforce planning, and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Active Property & Casualty license required.
• CPCU and/or CIC designation strongly preferred.
• 5–7+ years of commercial lines operational leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Commercial Lines Strategy: Partner with Divisional and Regional Leadership to develop and execute initiatives that strengthen Commercial Lines operations, service delivery, and organizational performance.
• Operational Excellence: Identify operational challenges and implement scalable solutions that improve efficiency, quality, consistency, and client outcomes.
• Workflow Standardization: Establish and promote standardized Commercial Lines workflows, procedures, and best practices across the organization.
• Process Optimization: Lead process improvement initiatives focused on increasing productivity, reducing variation, and enhancing operational effectiveness.
• Root Cause Analysis: Evaluate operational issues, identify underlying causes, and implement corrective actions that drive sustainable improvements.
• Workforce Planning: Analyze staffing models, workload distribution, and service demands to develop capacity plans that support growth and operational excellence.
• Managed Services Alignment: Partner with operational and Managed Services teams to ensure efficient utilization of resources and alignment with organizational goals.
• Technical Expertise: Serve as a national Commercial P&C subject matter expert, providing guidance on agency operations, workflows, systems, and industry best practices.
• M&A Integration Support: Support merger and acquisition initiatives through operational assessments, integration planning, workflow alignment, and process standardization.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build strong partnerships with producers, operations teams, and leadership to drive engagement, accountability, and successful implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Systems & Technology Optimization: Promote effective utilization of EPIC, workflows, reporting tools, and operational technology platforms to improve performance and consistency.
• Performance Analysis: Utilize operational metrics, service measurements, and business intelligence to evaluate organizational effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Change Leadership: Lead operational transformation efforts by facilitating adoption of new processes, workflows, and business practices throughout the organization.
• Professional Development: Maintain advanced industry, operational, and leadership expertise through continuous learning and professional development.
• Champion IOA Values: Demonstrate integrity, leadership, accountability, and professionalism in all interactions.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Change leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Property & Casualty License

CPCU or CIC designation

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Insurance Office of America seeks a Director, Commercial Lines to lead national operations in a fully remote-capable role. You will partner with divisional leadership to standardize workflows, optimize performance, drive growth, and support M&A integration for Commercial P&C operations.

Ideal candidates hold an active P&C license, CPCU or CIC designation, and 5–7+ years in large brokerages, with a proven track record in operational leadership, workforce planning, and stakeholder collaboration.