VP of Transportation Insurance- Wholesale/MGA

The Jonus Group•Alpharetta, GA

4d•$130,000 - $165,000•Remote

About The Position

An established wholesale/MGA organization is seeking a strategic and experienced VP of Transportation Insurance to lead a seasoned team. This role requires a hands-on leader who can drive growth, ensure efficient operations, and strengthen carrier relationships within the transportation sector. The ideal candidate will be a “player/coach” who provides both leadership and active participation in daily operations while focusing on service standards and turnaround times.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of Commercial Transportation underwriting experience required.
Prior leadership experience with direct reports is required.
Active E&S license, or willingness to obtain upon hire.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and carrier systems; ability to adapt quickly to new applications.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
Customer-focused with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Insurance, Risk Management, or a related field preferred.
Professional designations (e.g., CPCU, ARM, MS/MA) strongly preferred.
Must have experience working within an MGA environment.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of experienced professionals, providing mentorship, performance management, and career development support.
Hire, train, and develop staff to maintain a high-performing, collaborative work environment.
Ensure departmental service standards are met, with particular attention to turnaround time and quality of work.
Prepare and manage annual budgets, including premium, income, expenses, and salary allocations; monitor performance against goals.
Analyze underwriting metrics to identify areas of improvement and development opportunities.
Review underwriting results to determine improvement plan and new business opportunities to increase the quality of the book of business.
Cultivate new transportation carrier relationships to expand market capacity and strengthen product offerings.
Oversee product enhancements aligned with industry trends and long-term profitability goals.
Conduct quality control audits of assigned accounts and ensure compliance of all underwriting policies and regulations.
Recommend process improvements to increase productivity, profitability, and operational efficiency.
Support new business development by identifying opportunities, writing new business, and maintaining agency relationships.
Willingness/ability to travel as needed for client meetings and business engagements.