Insurance Operations Director, San Francisco (San Francisco)

Insurance Operations DirectorSan FranciscoSalary $200-225K plus bonus plus equityOur client is an insurance broker, and is looking for an experienced insurance operations executive, as the company continues to grow.Duties Include:Hire, mentor, and coach a growing team establishing performance rubrics, career ladders, and a culture of customer-centricity.Operationalize AI and automation to streamline routine administrative tasks, allowing the team to focus on high-value, complex insurance consultations.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product, Sales, and operations to integrate customer feedback into the product roadmap and ensure seamless post-sale handoffs.Lead post-sale client experience for commercial insurance customers, owning the entire client lifecycle after the initial sale, including onboarding, policy servicing, renewal strategy, and overall account management.Candidate Should Possess:Probably 10 years+ of brokerage operations experience, gained in relationship management, sales, customer success or account managementStrong background in commercial Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance; familiarity with policy language, endorsements, and risk management is highly valuedStrategic Mindset: Proven ability to elevate relationships from operational contacts to C-suite stakeholders and lead complex business reviewsComfortable with managing relationships with insurance carriers in all areas of commercial insurance for all areas of productsCPCU and/or ARM or related P&C licenses are very helpful4-year degree preferred in a business-related disciplineStrong written and verbal skillsAdapt and succeed in a fast-paced environmentComfortable to work in the office full time.This is a nice opportunity to join a growing company, working in a dynamic environment, with a lot of upward potential. Should you feel you meet the criteria and are already based in the San Francisco area, along with working in the office, this is a great opportunity. Please send a detailed cover letter and resume (in confidence) to:Paul FeeneyManaging DirectorSanford Rose Associates – Waynepffeeney@sanfordrose.com