State Manager Senior Manager

Socket.dev; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Connectivity reimbursement

Technology setup provided

Job summary

National General Holdings Corp. is seeking a Senior Manager, State Manager to oversee the performance and growth of assigned states, acting as the “CEO of the State.” You will own end-to-end SSPG objectives while balancing customer needs, market dynamics, risk, and business goals.

This role offers influence with senior leaders, cross-functional collaboration across Product, Actuarial, Legal, Claims, Finance, Distribution, Marketing, Operations, and Technology to drive data-driven decisions that

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in insurance, product management, pricing, risk management, analytics, or a related business leadership role.
• Proven ability to lead complex business initiatives and drive measurable results.
• Strong financial acumen with experience interpreting P&Ls, business performance metrics, and market trends.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and gain alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Own State Strategy, Performance, and Business Outcomes
• Lead Cross-Functional Execution and Enterprise Influence
• Build Organizational Capability and Drive Continuous Improvement

Skills

Accountability

Business Leadership

Business Performance

Business Results

Business Strategies

Influencing Others

Leadership

Product Management

State Management

Strategic Management

Strategy Development

Job description

National General is a part of The Allstate Corporation, which means we have the same innovative drive that keeps us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. We offer home, auto and accident and health insurance, as well as other specialty niche insurance products, through a large network of independent insurance agents, as well as directly to consumers.

Job Description

Lead the Business. Shape the Strategy. Drive Growth.

At Allstate, we're looking for a strategic and entrepreneurial leader to serve as the Senior Manager, State Manager, overseeing the performance and growth of assigned states. In this role, you'll operate as the "CEO of the State" with end-to-end accountability for executing and delivering SSPG (segmented, sustainable, profitable, growth) objectives while balancing customer needs, market dynamics, risk management, and business objectives.

This is an opportunity to influence critical business decisions, partner with senior leaders across the enterprise, and help shape the future of our product, pricing, and risk management strategies. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex business challenges, and are passionate about leading teams and driving results, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

1. Own State Strategy, Performance, and Business Outcomes

Serve as the business owner for assigned states, accountable for long-term growth, profitability, customer retention, and market position.

• Own state performance by establishing strategic priorities, developing and executing plans, monitoring results, and continuously refining strategies to achieve growth, profitability, customer value, and risk management objectives.
• Maintain a deep understanding of market trends, customer behavior, business drivers, regulatory environments, and competitive dynamics to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and inform business decisions.
• Lead the evaluation and implementation of product, pricing, underwriting, risk management, and distribution initiatives to achieve state objectives.
• Serve as the primary business liaison with state regulatory bodies, partnering across functions to support filings, approvals, and regulatory engagement that advance state business objectives.

2. Lead Cross-Functional Execution and Enterprise Influence

Drive alignment and execution across multiple stakeholders to successfully deliver business results.

• Build strong partnerships across Product, Actuarial, Legal, Claims, Finance, Distribution, Marketing, Operations, Technology, and other key stakeholders to advance strategic objectives.
• Develop data-driven business cases and recommendations that influence decision-making and support state and enterprise priorities.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives from strategy through implementation, aligning resources, managing dependencies, and ensuring successful execution.
• Navigate competing priorities, influence stakeholders with diverse perspectives, and build alignment around critical business decisions.
• Collaborate across business channels and organizations to maximize customer value, business performance, and enterprise outcomes.

3. Build Organizational Capability and Drive Continuous Improvement

Strengthen team effectiveness, foster innovation, and create a culture focused on ownership and results.

• Lead by example coaching, mentoring, and developing talent to build a high-performing organization, strengthen leadership capabilities, and prepare future leaders.
• Create a culture of accountability, collaboration, trust, innovation, continuous learning, and ownership that empowers teams to achieve business objectives.
• Challenge existing assumptions, encourage data-driven decision-making, and identify opportunities to improve business processes, operational effectiveness, and customer outcomes.
• Champion continuous improvement by promoting experimentation, knowledge sharing, and adoption of best practices across teams and functions.

What You'll Bring

• 10+ years of experience in insurance, product management, pricing, risk management, analytics, or a related business leadership role.
• Proven ability to lead complex business initiatives and drive measurable results.
• Strong financial acumen with experience interpreting P&Ls, business performance metrics, and market trends.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and gain alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams is a plus.

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Skills

Accountability, Business Leadership, Business Performance, Business Results, Business Strategies, Influencing Others, Leadership, Product Management, State Management, Strategic Management, Strategy Development

Compensation

Compensation offered for this role is 134,000.00 - 209,750.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

National General Holdings Corp. is an Equal Opportunity (EO) employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of any characteristic protected by law. Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States, as it is not our practice to sponsor individuals for work visas. In the event you need assistance or accommodation in completing your online application, please contact NGIC main office by phone at [phone].

Allstate provides a comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse. Employees eligible to work from home also receive a monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs.

When working from home, you must have a dedicated, private workspace free from distractions, along with appropriate desk and seating. Reliable internet is required, with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload.

Companies & Partners

Direct General Auto & Life, Personal Express Insurance, Century-National Insurance, ABC Insurance Agencies, NatGen Preferred, NatGen Premier, Seattle Specialty, National General Lender Services, ARS, RAC Insurance Partners, Mountain Valley Indemnity, New Jersey Skylands, Adirondack Insurance Exchange, VelaPoint, Quotit, HealthCompare, AHCP, NHIC, Healthcare Solutions Team, North Star Marketing, Euro Accident.

National General Holdings Corp., a member of the Allstate family of companies, is headquartered in New York City. National General traces its roots to 1939, has a financial strength rating of A– (excellent) from A.M. Best, and provides personal and commercial automobile, homeowners, umbrella, recreational vehicle, motorcycle, supplemental health, and other niche insurance products. We are a specialty personal lines insurance holding company. Through our subsidiaries, we provide a variety of insurance products, including personal and commercial automobile, homeowners, umbrella, recreational vehicle, supplemental health, lender-placed and other niche insurance products.

Effective July 1, 2014, under Indiana House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1242, it is against public policy of the State of Indiana and a discriminatory practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component.

It is the Company’s policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all jobs. Therefore, any discriminatory action taken on account of an employee’s ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual and reproductive health decision, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress), sex, or sexual orientation that adversely affects an employee's terms or conditions of employment is prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, salary administration, promotion, job assignment, benefits, discipline, and separation of employment.

Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.