Vice President, Business Solutions

Company Details

As an elite Excess and Surplus Lines market, Nautilus Insurance Group offers commercial property and casualty insurance solutions to appointed wholesale surplus lines producers countrywide. We have specialized in providing these solutions for more than 35 years.

We have more flexible policy terms and premium rates on a non-admitted basis. Our focus is small to medium Property and Casualty risks on both an admitted and a non-admitted basis.

Our offerings are distributed through partnerships with appointed wholesale surplus lines producers. Our relationships are defined by mutual success, speed to market, customer-centric focus and an expanded appetite.

Coverage placed by Nautilus Insurance Group is provided by Nautilus Insurance Company and Great Divide Insurance Company, both W. R. Berkley Corporation members with A.M. Best (Superior) A+ XV ratings.

Benefit Highlights: 

• Paid Parental Leave! At Nautilus, we offer Childbirth Recovery Leave as well as Primary Caregiver Leave, for up to a maximum of 12 weeks of paid leave.
• Nautilus offers Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage options, along with Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) choices
• We help our employees feel secure by providing a 401(k) program, profit sharing, stock purchase plan, life insurance, and travel accident insurance options. 
• One of our core values is “Committed to Serve” and these aren’t idle words. We provide every employee one paid day off per year to volunteer at a local charity. That’s serving with a smile!
• We take risk management excellence and your professional growth seriously by offering Tuition Assistance and Industry-Related Education and Exam programs.
• Can you hear us now?  Employees are eligible for special cell phone service discounts with Verizon and AT&T. We’ve got a plum position for you! We participate in the Plum Benefits program offering employees cost-free access to thousands of exclusive travel and entertainment discounts.
• Flexible work arrangements
• On site newly renovated fitness center - free to use for employees.  Yoga and other classes available for a nominal fee.

Responsibilities

Nautilus Insurance is seeking a Vice President, Business Solutions.  This role will be located in our Scottsdale, AZ headquarters.  The VP is a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for partnering with business leaders to design the future of the organization’s technology platforms and tools and working with key service providers to ensure their successful development.

This role focuses on driving strategic initiatives, designing the proper integration of innovative technologies, and ensuring operational excellence across all departments. The Vice President, Business Solutions partners closely with the President and other senior leaders to execute the company’s mission and long-term vision.

Below are additional details regarding specific duties of the VP.

Strategic leadership:

• Collaborate with the President and Sr. Leaders to define and execute the company’s technology strategy.
• Translate business goals into technology solutions that drive growth, efficiency and innovation.

Technology Architecture & Innovation:

• Design and oversee the implementation of scalable, integrated technology platforms.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies to enhance business performance.

Operational Excellence:

• Ensure seamless integration of systems and processes across departments.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of technology initiatives.

Relationship Management and Collaboration:

• Manage relationships with key service providers and technology partners.
• Partner with department leaders to identify technology needs and opportunities.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation throughout the organization.
• Develop and maintain a strong, strategic relationship with corporate partners and service providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Technology, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in business technology or solutions architecture.
• Advanced understanding of artificial intelligence and ability to leverage AI to improve business outcomes
• Proven track record of leading enterprise-wide technology initiatives.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and large-scale technology implementations.
• Ability to influence and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Deep understanding of business operations and how technology drives value.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills with a focus on long-term partnerships.

Additional Company Details

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.