General Agency Principal

The Atlantic District; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Work from Home

Flexible Schedule

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Hands on Training

Mon-Fri Schedule

Career Growth Opportunities

Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Atlantic District in New Haven seeks a General Agency Principal to lead and mentor a growing team of insurance professionals. You will steer operations, recruit talent, and cultivate carrier partnerships to broaden product offerings.

You will shape a culture of curiosity and kindness, drive profitability, and ensure community impact through strategic sales and service excellence. This role offers autonomy and strong support from leadership.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a life and health insurance producer.
• Proven track record recruiting and mentoring insurance producers.
• Understanding of agency operations, compliance, and profitability metrics.
• Strong background building and maintaining carrier relationships.
• Financial acumen for P&L and budgets.
• Familiarity with digital lead tracking and agency software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the New Haven office to drive growth and efficiency.
• Recruit, train, and support a team of sales agents.
• Cultivate productive partnerships with regional and national insurance carriers to expand product offerings.
• Develop and implement sales strategies aligned with long-term community impact.
• Monitor KPIs to identify areas for service improvement.
• Maintain an inviting office atmosphere that fosters collaboration and problem-solving.

Skills

Leadership

Recruiting

Mentoring

Carrier relationships

P&L management

Agency operations

Lead generation

Tools

Agency management system

Job description

Job Description

At The Atlantic District, we believe that the insurance business is fundamentally about people—helping neighbors protect what matters most and empowering families to plan for their futures. We are searching for a General Agency Principal to join our New Haven team and lead us into our next chapter. You will not just be managing a ledger; you will be the heart of our office, setting the tone for our culture and guiding a dedicated team of professionals. We value leaders who listen more than they talk and who approach challenges with a spirit of curiosity and kindness. Here, you will have the autonomy to shape your own team and the support of a company that truly cares about your success. If you are someone who finds fulfillment in mentoring others and wants to leave a lasting mark on the New Haven community, you will find a home with us. We invite you to bring your expertise, your optimism, and your drive to help us build something meaningful together.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Work from Home
• Flexible Schedule
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Hands on Training
• Mon-Fri Schedule
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Retirement Plan

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operations of the New Haven office to ensure consistent growth and efficiency.

Recruit, train, and support a team of sales agents who are eager to hone their craft.

Cultivate productive partnerships with regional and national insurance carriers to expand our product offerings.

Develop and implement sales strategies that align with our long-term vision for community impact.

Monitor key performance indicators to identify areas where the agency can better serve our clients.

Maintain an inviting office atmosphere that fosters collaboration and creative problem-solving.

Requirements

State insurance producer license with life and health lines.

Documented track record of recruiting and mentoring insurance producers.

Understanding of agency operations, compliance, and profitability metrics.

Strong background in building and maintaining carrier relationships.

Financial acumen regarding P&L management and operational budgets.

Experience with agency management systems and digital lead tracking.