VP, Professional Liability Programs
Position Purpose
Leads the strategic direction and long-term performance of PSIC’s Physician and Dental professional liability programs. Responsible for establishing a clear path for profitable growth and retention by leveraging data, market insights, and cross-functional input.
Essential Functions
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Led the development, communication, and execution of strategy for the Physician and Dental programs by analyzing performance data, identifying opportunities and risks, and establishing a clear, actionable plan for growth and profitability.
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Prepares and delivers business reviews, presenting insights, trends, and recommendations with clarity and confidence to senior leadership, while ensuring alignment on direction and priorities across the organization.
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Provides leadership and oversight of program staff, including the VP, Business Development and Dental Sales team, by setting expectations, managing performance, and ensuring consistent execution against defined priorities.
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Establishes accountability for results and fosters a culture of clarity, ownership, and disciplined execution across all functions supporting the programs.
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Serves as the primary leader and advocate for the Physician and Dental programs in senior leadership settings, including Insurance Operations and business reviews.
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Develops and presents data-supported recommendations related to program strategy, staffing, technology, marketing initiatives, profitability, and growth opportunities.
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PARTNERS WITH UNDERWRITING, ACTUARIAL, CLAIMS, MARKETING, SERVICE, FINANCE, AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LEADERS TO EVALUATE ALTERNATIVES, BUILD ALIGNMENT, AND RECOMMEND A CLEAR PATH FORWARD FOR SENIOR LEADERSHIP CONSIDERATION.
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Ensures approved initiatives are effectively communicated, coordinated, and executed across the organization.
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Oversees Risk Management strategy and execution by ensuring programs, tools, and resources support loss prevention, improve profitability, and enhance customer value.
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Evaluates existing efforts and identifies opportunities to improve effectiveness and alignment with program objectives.
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Evaluates market trends, competitive positioning, and product performance to recommend adjustments to underwriting, pricing, or product offerings that strengthen the organization’s position and support sustained growth.
Requirements
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Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience. Insurance designation is preferred (CIC, CPCU, RPLU, etc.).
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Experience: 8-10 years of sales leadership or similar business development/management role. 5-7 years of professional liability insurance experience.
Skills
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Requires the ability to acquire extensive knowledge of company products.
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Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills; excellent attention to detail, good problem solving skills; requires understanding of standard concepts, practices and procedures within a particular field.
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Must be detail oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks of equal importance.
Mental Demands
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Must have the ability to focus on task for extended periods of time.
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Must be flexible and have the ability to work with, mentor and manage a variety of tasks and employees to meet company objectives.
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Must be able to interpret data, problem solve and have the ability to lead projects with little direction to meet company objectives.
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Must have the ability to plan, organize, be detail and deadline oriented when leading departments to achieve business plan goals.
Physical Demands
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Continuous sitting for extended periods of time, some standing, walking, bending and reaching.
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Frequent use of fingers and hands to manipulate computer, telephone and other office equipment.
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Must be able to travel up to 20%.