Endurance

Endurance

Crop Insurance Vice President, Livestock

Lenexa, Kansas · Exec · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago
Stakeholder ManagementFinancial ModelingSupply ChainLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationAdaptabilityUnderwriting

About the role

  • Our organization operates within a culture rooted in ethics, integrity and a belief that accountability, collaboration and agility are crucial to long-term success.
  • Sompo International, AgriSompo's parent company, is a global organization driven by its core values, a carrier that holds promise, trust and the commitment to protect.
  • As a leading provider of crop insurance and other agricultural risk management tools, we recognize that our success is derived directly from those whose contributions matter most: our people.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all operations of the livestock program, including underwriting and claims, ensuring disciplined execution and high-quality service.
  • Prioritize technology investments and drive the technology roadmap to advance the business unit's products, analytics, and operational efficiency.
  • Own and cultivate agency and distribution relationships, expanding the program's reach across brokers, agents, and ranchers.
  • Identify, assess, and manage risks associated with livestock trading and insurance portfolios, ensuring financial stability and minimizing exposure to losses.
  • Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to coach and engage teams to achieve high performance.
  • Proven ability to own and lead a business unit end to end, including profit-and-loss ownership and full accountability for results.
  • At Sompo, we recognize that the talent, skills, and commitment of our employees drive our success.

Requirements

  • Required: Bachelor's Degree/Equivalent or Equivalent Experience

Nice to have

  • Demonstrated expertise in livestock hedging strategies, including all aspects of hedging.
  • Seven years of prior experience in crop or livestock insurance with a focus on livestock risk management.
  • Demonstrated experience owning a business unit or P&L, including responsibility for operations, strategy, and financial management.
  • Expert knowledge of livestock hedging strategies, including futures, options, swaps, and forward contracts.
  • Exceptional analytical and strategic planning capabilities, with a focus on risk management and market growth.
  • Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills to provide value to diverse audiences, including large brokers and local ranchers.
  • Proficient in financial modeling, P&L management, and performance analysis.
  • Agile and adaptable in a dynamic business environment, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

Skills

  • AgriSompo North America has major offices in Lenexa, Kansas and Des Moines, Iowa as well as regional offices around the country.

Compensation

  • Company-paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments
  • Actual compensation for this role will depend on several factors including the cost of living associated with your work location, your qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience.
  • This is why we offer competitive, high-quality compensation and benefit programs to eligible employees.
  • Our compensation program is built on a foundation that promotes a pay-for-performance culture, resulting in higher incentive awards, on average, when the Company does well and lower incentive awards when the Company underperforms.
  • The total compensation opportunity for all regular, full-time employees is a combination of base salary and incentives that gets adjusted upfront based on overall Company performance with final awards based on individual performance.

Benefits

  • Develop and oversee the strategic vision for the livestock division, aligning with organizational goals and industry trends.
  • 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
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributions
  • Competitive Parental Leave Benefits & Adoption Assistance program

Company info

  • At Sompo, our shared purpose is to create meaningful value for clients, communities, and each other.
  • We strive to foster a workplace where everyone feels respected, included, and empowered to excel.
  • As a global organization, we embrace diversity and champion equal opportunity.
  • Guided by our core values-Accountability, Agility, Collaboration, Development, and Integrity-we build trust and support one another to achieve our goals worldwide.
  • Our values come to life in how we hire and grow talent.
  • Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational need, and we strive to ensure equitable access to opportunities so everyone can do their best work.
  • If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the recruiter in charge.
  • Life at Sompo page

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