Vice President, Distribution

About the Company

Reputable provider of commercial & specialty insurance solutions

Industry
Insurance

Type
Privately Held

Founded
2000

Employees
201-500

Specialties

- casualty insurance
- property insurance
- management liability
- skilled liability
- surety
- u.s. workers' compensation
- fronting
- commercial auto
- cyber insurance
- construction insurance
- energy insurance
- and financial institutions insurance

About the Role

The Company is seeking an AVP or VP of Distribution to develop and execute a national distribution strategy across commercial, specialty, and surety business. The role will establish broker strategies, governance frameworks, performance measures, and operating processes to strengthen coordination across regions, business lines, and trading partners. Responsibilities include leading broker planning and performance management, building distribution analytics and reporting, and shaping client engagement approaches. The leader will also coordinate major partner opportunities, collaborate on communications and cross-market initiatives,



and guide the use of AI and emerging technologies to improve insights and decision-making.

Candidates should have at least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in commercial insurance distribution, sales, underwriting, market management, or a related field, including enterprise-scale strategy and transformation work. They should bring a record of delivering profitable growth and strong broker relationships, along with expertise in analytics, performance management, governance, and complex cross-functional change. The role requires executive-level communication and influencing skills, experience developing high-performing teams, and the ability to apply emerging technologies with appropriate risk and regulatory oversight. Experience across Canadian and U.S. markets, broker or wholesale distribution models, and partner compensation frameworks is preferred.

Hiring Manager Title
Head of Field Underwriting & Distribution

Functions

- Sales/Revenue
- Strategy

📌 Vice President, Distribution (Ontario)
🏢 Important Group
📍 Ontario