Vice President, Director of Surplus Lines and Licensing

EPIC Brokers•Summit, NJ

2d•$130,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President, Surplus Lines & Licensing leads EPIC’s Surplus Lines and licensing function, with responsibility for regulatory compliance, operational effectiveness, and team leadership. The role is a key subject matter expert and partners across the organization to ensure accurate, timely, and consistent Surplus Lines operations while driving process improvement and automation. The position oversees filings, taxes, fees, and regulatory reporting; maintains expertise in state requirements; and supports regulatory audits, examinations, inquiries, and relationships with applicable agencies and associations. It also develops training and communications to educate EPIC partners about state-specific surplus lines needs, supports acquisition due diligence, and builds scalable operations for continued organizational growth. The role is based in Summit, New Jersey, with a hybrid work arrangement. The position is exempt, with a stated base salary range of $130,000–$150,000. It may also be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Significant Property & Casualty insurance experience with strong Surplus Lines knowledge.
Knowledge of Surplus Lines regulations, filings, taxes, and compliance requirements.
Progressive leadership experience overseeing people, processes, and operational performance.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to collaborate and influence across multiple functions and levels.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with process improvement, technology, and automation.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop the Surplus Lines and Licensing team, establishing priorities, accountability, and service standards.
Oversee Surplus Lines filings, taxes, fees, and regulatory reporting to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
Maintain expertise in state Surplus Lines and licensing requirements and translate regulatory changes into business processes.
Serve as a subject matter expert and escalation point for complex Surplus Lines and regulatory matters.
Establish and strengthen processes, controls, and quality standards across the function.
Partner with brokerage teams, Finance, Legal, Compliance, Operations, and Technology to support business needs and resolve issues.
Identify opportunities to streamline, standardize, and automate Surplus Lines processes.
Monitor operational performance and implement improvements to enhance service, efficiency, and compliance.
Support regulatory audits, examinations, and inquiries, and maintain relationships with applicable regulatory agencies and Surplus Lines associations.
Build scalable operations that support continued organizational growth.
Develop Surplus Lines training and communications for EPIC partners about state-specific requirements.
Support due diligence in acquisitions.

Benefits

Generous paid time off, including managed PTO for salaried/exempt employees, 22 PTO days starting out for hourly/non-exempt employees, 12 company-observed paid holidays, and four early-close days.
Paid parental leave, pregnancy disability and bonding leave, and organ donor/bone marrow donor leave.
$1,500 employee referral bonus for each hired referral.
Employee recognition programs and awards, including trips.
Mentorship Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and Leadership Development.
Pet Insurance, Identity Theft & Fraud Protection Coverage, Legal Planning, Family Planning, and Menopause & Midlife Support.
401(k) matching.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Wellness and employee assistance programs.
Potential eligibility for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.