Regional Executive

001 Sentry Insurance Company; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 224,000 - 336,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Meal stipend

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

001 Sentry Insurance Company is seeking a strategic Regional Executive to drive revenue and profitability for the Pacific region. You will own underwriting strategies across commercial lines, lead a regional team of 20+ professionals, and partner with marketing and agencies to grow premium and market share.

This leadership role requires 10+ years of California underwriting experience, strong analytical and people-management skills, and the ability to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of underwriting experience in standard commercial lines P&C in California.
• Significant experience in commercial lines underwriting.
• Insurance and product management background in Commercial Lines Property and Casualty.
• Knowledge of marketing techniques, trends and concepts.
• Superior problem solving and analytical skills with data-driven decisions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Successful management experience.
• Ability to meet travel requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute regional strategies to optimize premium growth and profitability.
• Lead a regional team of 20+ professionals.
• Collaborate with marketing and agencies to define target market segments and strategies.
• Maintain knowledge of market trends and competitive environment.
• Ensure independent agencies deliver and execute marketing strategies.
• Provide leadership and coaching to marketing representatives.
• Implement underwriting standards and processes for Regional products.
• Support field underwriting staff within the region.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to grow the region profitability.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Commercial lines

Strategic leadership

Data-driven decisions

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Job description

We’re looking for a strategic, results‑driven Regional Executive to take ownership of the revenue and profitability of our $100M+ Pacific region. In this leadership role you will own developing and implementing underwriting strategies across our commercial lines for the Pacific region. You’ll lead a dedicated regional team of 20+ professionals, fostering a collaborative environment focused on operational excellence and professional growth.

What you’ll do

• Create and execute regional strategies to optimize premium growth and profitability across applicable commercial lines of business.
• Strategies are regionally based and informed by a deep understanding of market dynamics, independent agencies and end customers, relationships and any other factors that influences paths to market in the niche.
• Maintain close contact with marketing functions and agencies to define target market segments, marketing requirements, key business strategies, and the competitive environment for this region.
• Maintain knowledge of current market trends, competitor’s products and strategies, rate levels, and product success and shortcomings in order to reach premium and growth objectives.
• Responsible for the creation and execution of premium plans in the region by ensuring independent agencies deliver and execute marketing strategies.
• Provides leadership and coaching to marketing representatives reinforcing the agency management process.
• Implement and maintain underwriting standards policies, procedures, practices, and processes for Regional products.
• Provides support and training to (field) underwriting staff within the region.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to create successful business strategies and tactics to profitably grow this region.

What it takes

• 10+ years of underwriting experience specifically within standard commercial lines property and casualty insurance in the state of California
• Significant experience in commercial lines underwriting
• Insurance and product management experience demonstrated technical insurance background in Commercial Lines Property and Casualty insurance
• Knowledge of marketing techniques, trends, and concepts
• Superior problem solving and analytical skills with proven ability to make data driven decisions
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Successful management experience
• Ability to meet travel requirements of the position

Here is what you can look forward to as part of our team:

Benefits and compensation

• Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy the best of both worlds. With optional work from home on Mondays and Fridays and join your team in the office Tuesday through Thursday to collaborate and learn. We provide the technology and tools you need for both your office and home workspace from day one.
• Dining on Us: Depending on your location, we may provide a stipend that can be used at our on-site cafeteria or a meal allowance to keep you fueled.
• Continuous Learning: Unlock your potential through Sentry University and take advantage of our tuition reimbursement program.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We support your whole self with group medical, dental, and vision insurance along with parental leave, pet insurance, caregiver leave, and wellness resources.
• Options for HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care FSA are available.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy your generous Paid Time Off allowance to rest and take advantage of paid Volunteer Time Off to support your community.
• Investing in Your Future: We’re committed to your long‑term financial well‑being. We offer a 100% company match on the first 8% you contribute to your 401(k) each pay period, and those funds vest immediately.
• Giving Back: Through the Sentry Foundation, we’re proud to support the United Way and make a difference in our communities.

Based on experience and qualifications, the pay range for this position is $223,680 - $335,520 annually.

Why Join Sentry?

At Sentry, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We’re proud to be recognized for the culture we’ve built, earning spots on Forbes’ lists for America’s Best Midsize Employers and Best Employers for New Grads, as well as Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women and Diversity. These honors reflect our commitment to your professional satisfaction and growth.

Building on a Legacy

Our future is bright, but it’s anchored in a long history of stability. Since our founding in 1904, we’ve dedicated ourselves to helping businesses protect their futures. That trust has made us one of the largest and most financially stable mutual insurance companies in the U.S. We’re proud to have maintained an A+ rating from A.M. Best, the industry’s leading authority, for over 30 years.

Your Career, Our Community

Whether you’re working at our headquarters in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, or one of our many offices across the country, you’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment. Explore the Our Teams tab on our Career Page to see the diverse career paths we offer, with a focus on ongoing development and professional growth.

When you join Sentry, we don’t just want you to perform tasks each day. We want you to enjoy your time with us. You’re in the driver’s seat of your career path here—sharing feedback, creating goals, accessing professional development resources, and identifying how you can contribute to both your success and the success of the company. Yes, we work hard. But we work with the purpose of helping others, and with the understanding that there’s more to life than work. We invite you to learn more about us. You’ll find we’re much more than insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.