Carrier Relations Manager

Entrata•Lehi, UT

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Carrier Relations Manager owns Entrata's insurance carrier network across our personal lines products — including HO4 renters insurance, master policy, and device/warranty insurance. This person is the primary point of contact between Entrata and our carrier and MGA partners, responsible for sourcing new markets, negotiating commercial terms, monitoring book performance, and making sure our carrier relationships stay healthy as we expand into new states and product lines. This role sits at the intersection of insurance operations, compliance, and product, and reports to Head of Insurance.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in insurance carrier management, MGA operations, or agency management, with direct experience in personal lines (renters, homeowners, or similar)
Demonstrated experience negotiating carrier contracts and commission agreements
Working knowledge of state insurance licensing and appointment requirements
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to read and act on loss ratio, retention, and performance data
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent the company confidently to external carrier partners
Insurance license/ willing to get in first 90 days
Ability to manage multiple carrier relationships and competing priorities in a fast-moving environment
Ability to prioritize tasks effectively by meeting deadlines and managing workload efficiently.
Maintain professional interaction with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-stress environment
AI Integration: Proactively leverages company-approved GenAI tools to automate routine tasks and accelerate high-value deliverables.
Strategic Oversight: Functions as the "Human-in-the-Loop," taking full accountability for auditing AI outputs for factual accuracy, brand alignment, and the removal of hallucinations.
Data Governance: Adheres strictly to AI security protocols, ensuring no proprietary or Personally Identifiable Information (PII) data is exposed to unauthorized models.
Prompt Competency: Demonstrates the ability to craft clear, context-rich prompts to achieve consistent, high-quality results across various business domains.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end relationships with insurance carriers and MGAs across HO4 renters, master policy, and device insurance lines
Source, evaluate, and onboard new carrier partners based on appetite, pricing competitiveness, and geographic coverage needs
Negotiate contract terms, commission schedules, and binding authority agreements with carrier and wholesale partners
Monitor loss ratios, retention, complaint ratios, and other book performance metrics; proactively flag and address issues before they threaten an appointment
Serve as the primary escalation point for carrier-side service, claims, or underwriting issues that require agency-level intervention
Partner with Compliance/Legal to manage state licensing, appointments, and admitted/non-admitted carrier requirements as the agency expands into new states
Coordinate with Product and Engineering on carrier system integrations, including rating updates, policy data feeds, and API connections
Track and report on carrier performance, commission accruals, and program health to leadership on a regular cadence
Stay current on personal lines market trends, carrier appetite shifts, and regulatory changes affecting renters, master policy, and device insurance
Represent Entrata at carrier and industry meetings, conferences, and renewal negotiations

Benefits

Flexible and transparent culture with remote and hybrid work options
Generous vacation time
Frequent company recharge days for work-life balance
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Fertility benefits
HSA/FSA options
Employer-paid disability benefits
Access to 401(k) or similar retirement plans with employer matching
Wellness initiatives promoting physical and mental well-being
Access to an onsite gym at HQ
Gym memberships
Mental health resources
Wellness challenges
Employee assistance programs
Entrata Cares programs offers opportunities for volunteerism, charity events, and giving back to our community.
Exclusive Previ cell phone plan
Discounts on services or local business partnerships
Bi-annual swag drops for employees