EVP - Domicile Management

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG); Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

Life and accident insurance

401(K) and Roth options

Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)

Educational expense reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Digital mental health services (Talks)

Job summary

Artex is seeking a senior executive to lead the Domicile Strategy & Management function, responsible for growing the captive domicile business and delivering best-in-class client service across US, Bermuda, and Cayman. You will report to the Chief Underwriting Officer & Head of Captives and build a scalable team to enhance performance.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, operational excellence, and growth opportunities within a growth-focused environment, with 25–30% travel and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 10+ years of relevant experience, including P&L accountability.
• Experience improving operational efficiency in growth environments, ideally captive management.
• Proven leadership in managing change and driving organizational improvements.
• Excellent client service mindset with strong verbal, written, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Domicile Management P&L and drive financial performance.
• Develop and execute the Domicile captive strategy for growth and operational excellence.
• Lead strategic and operational improvement initiatives across the organization.
• Identify and pursue merger and acquisition opportunities to expand the portfolio.

Skills

P&L accountability

Growth opportunity identification

Leadership in change management

Client service mindset

Effective communication

Stakeholder engagement

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Introduction

At Artex, we reimagine what risk management can be and we do it with bold thinking, deep expertise, and an unwavering belief in what’s possible. As part of our global team, you’ll help clients navigate complex risks through creative, forward-looking solutions that go beyond the expected. This is a place where innovation is encouraged, ideas are welcomed, and no two days look the same. We’re a community of confidently curious problem-solvers, opportunity seizers, and collaborative thinkers, working together to challenge convention and shape the future of our industry. Here, you’ll be supported to explore your potential, grow your expertise, and make a meaningful impact on a global scale.

Overview

The EVP, Domicile Strategy & Management will serve as a senior member of the Artex North America leadership team and be responsible for recognizing opportunities to grow the P&L of the captive domicile business, recognizing and implementing operational enhancements and building a high-performing, scalable team to elevate service levels and deliver best in class customer service for our growing client base. This role will directly report to the Chief Underwriting Officer & Head of Captives and have oversight of the delivery model to single parent captives and cell facilities across all domiciles in the US, Bermuda and Cayman.

How you'll make an impact

Strategic Leadership

• Oversee the Domicile Management P&L, driving financial performance and margin improvement.
• Develop and execute the Domicile captive strategy to drive growth and operational excellence.
• Contribute to the achievement of Artex North America Dominant Priorities and overall strategic direction.
• Lead strategic and operational improvement initiatives, while promoting best practices across the strategy.
• Identify and pursue merger and acquisition opportunities to expand the portfolio.

Client Engagement

• Serve as the executive representation on key client accounts as needed, ensuring exceptional client service and retention.
• Oversee relationship management, service delivery and strategic account development for key clients.
• Provide strategic direction to client service teams to address client needs and consistently exceed expectations.
• Strengthen client relationships through stewardship efforts and value-added solutions.

Operational Excellence

• Develop and manage relationships with carriers, consultants and vendor partners to ensure high satisfaction and delivery to customers.
• Engage in captive renewal strategies, including negotiation and retention efforts.

Team Leadership

• Build, mentor, and retain top talent within the Domicile Management team.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Provide coaching and guidance to support team members’ professional growth.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience, including P&L accountability and identifying growth opportunities in underwriting or insurance portfolios.
• Strong experience improving operational efficiency in a growth-focused environment, ideally within captive management.
• Proven leadership in managing change, communicating effectively, and driving organizational and operating model improvements.
• Excellent client service mindset with strong verbal, written, and organizational skills; able to work under deadlines and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Knowledge of captive insurance markets and regulations in Bermuda, Cayman, and the U.S., including captive accounting standards; experience working with offshore teams is a plus.
• Advanced computer skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with the ability to collaborate, influence stakeholders at all levels, and engage with senior leadership/C-suite.
• Availability to travel 25-30% to meet business needs.
• Appropriate licensing as required.

Compensation and benefits

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve.

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(K) and Roth options
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
• Educational expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

• Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
• Training programs
• Gallagher Thrive program - elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
• Charitable matching gift program
• And more...

The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.

We value inclusion and diversity

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Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as "protected characteristics") by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.