SVP, Operations

Sompo International•Lenexa, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Sompo has a unique opportunity for a SVP, Operations in our AgriSompo team. AgriSompo provides renowned, cutting-edge analytics to address risk and the risk exposures of each of its product lines. Through a deep-rooted commitment to customer service, AgriSompo is positioned to make a long-lasting impact on this nation’s farmers and ranchers for generations to come. The Senior Vice President of Operations serves as a pivotal leader of leaders, responsible for guiding the organization to achieve its strategic objectives, drive growth, and maintain operational excellence. This role demands a strategic thinker with robust business acumen, profound industry knowledge, and a proven track record of success in the insurance sector.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Insurance, or related field.
10 plus years of experience within the crop insurance sector.
Demonstrated ability to define and communicate a strategic vision for operations, ensuring that all initiatives and processes are aligned with the organization’s overall business goals.
Experience sponsoring IT prioritization for system improvements, and setting clear objectives for operational data and analytics.
Proven leadership in developing and motivating senior teams, fostering a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and collaboration across functions.
Ability to drive collaboration among national and regional departments to optimize processes, increase efficiency, and implement innovative risk management strategies throughout the organization.
Comprehensive understanding of industry regulations and company policies, ensuring all operational systems remain compliant.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Set and articulate the strategic vision for operations, ensuring all initiatives and processes directly support the organization’s overarching business objectives.
Sponsor IT prioritization for system enhancements while establishing key objectives for operational data and analytics.
Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing team of senior leaders, cultivating a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration.
Drive collaboration with national and regional departments to optimize operational processes, improve efficiency, and advance innovative risk management strategies across the enterprise.
Ensure all operations systems comply with industry regulations and company policies.
Responsible for monitoring and articulating operational activities to Executive Leadership utilizing dashboards, reports, data analysis, and best practices in data assimilation to asses the operational health of organization.
Champion the implementation of industry best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to elevate service quality and operational performance at all organizational levels.

Benefits

Two medical plans to choose from, including a Traditional PPO & a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account providing a competitive employer contribution
Pharmacy benefits with mail order options
Dental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and children
Vision benefits
Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Company-paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase Supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & children
Company-paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributions
Competitive paid-time-off programs, including company-paid holidays
Competitive Parental Leave Benefits & Adoption Assistance program
Employee Assistance Program
Tax-Free Commuter Benefit
Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits