Director / AVP Product Distribution - California

Description

Director / AVP, Product Distribution - California

Executive Leadership Opportunity

Location: California

Department: Product & Distribution Strategy

Travel: Moderate

Shape the Future of Growth at Aspire General Insurance- Aspire General Insurance is seeking a Director or Vice President of Product Distribution for the beautiful state of California to lead one of the organization's most critical strategic functions.  This executive leadership role will be responsible for defining and executing product and distribution strategies that drive profitable growth, expand market presence, strengthen agency relationships, and maximize portfolio performance.

Reporting into senior leadership, this individual will influence enterprise-wide decisions affecting underwriting performance, growth strategy, pricing initiatives, market expansion, distribution optimization, and product innovation.

We are open to bringing on either a Director or Vice President, depending on experience and demonstrated industry leadership.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a forward-thinking insurance executive who thrives at the intersection of strategy, analytics, distribution, product management, and business growth.

Required Experience

• 10+ years of Property & Casualty insurance experience with significant Product Management leadership specifically with the state of California.
• Proven success leading product strategy, portfolio performance, profitability, and distribution initiatives.
• Experience managing Product Managers, Analysts, or multi-functional product teams.
• Strong knowledge of personal lines insurance, underwriting, pricing, claims, regulatory compliance, and distribution models.
• Demonstrated success driving profitable growth through data-driven decision making.
• Experience launching new states, products, programs, or distribution initiatives preferred.
• Executive-level leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• California insurance market experience strongly preferred.

What You'll Lead: 

Enterprise Product Strategy

• Develop and execute product strategies that accelerate profitable growth and increase market share.
• Identify emerging market opportunities and create roadmaps for future expansion.
• Guide product innovation, enhancements, and competitive positioning.
• Partner with executive leadership to align product initiatives with enterprise goals.

Distribution Growth & Market Expansion

• Drive expansion of Aspire's distribution footprint through strategic agency and broker partnerships.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen market penetration and diversify distribution channels.
• Evaluate market opportunities, competitive dynamics, and distribution performance.
• Support state expansion and new program launches.

Profitability & Performance Management

• Own oversight of product performance, portfolio health, profitability, and growth metrics.
• Partner closely with Underwriting, Actuarial, Analytics, Claims, Marketing, and Operations leaders.
• Leverage advanced analytics to identify opportunities, risks, trends, and operational improvements.
• Drive strategic initiatives that improve underwriting results and long-term business performance.

Innovation & Transformation

• Champion scalable, data-driven business solutions that support continued growth.
• Lead modernization efforts involving business intelligence, reporting, automation, and analytics.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across the organization.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Recruit, develop, and mentor a high-performing team of Product Managers and Analysts.
• Build organizational capabilities that support future growth.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to executive leadership.
• Lead through influence, collaboration, accountability, and results.

We will need you to bring: 

• A balance of executive vision and operational execution, with a proven ability to:
• A Drive for profitable growth.
• An Influence for senior stakeholders.
• Build high-performing teams.
• Translate complex data into business strategy.
• Identify opportunities before competitors do.
• Execute initiatives that create measurable business impact.

Why Aspire?

Aspire General Insurance is a growing and entrepreneurial organization committed to innovation, operational excellence, and long-term success.

Joining Aspire means:

• Having a direct impact on company strategy and growth.
• Partnering closely with executive leadership.
• Leading transformational initiatives across the organization.
• Working in an agile environment where ideas turn into action.
• Building the future of a rapidly evolving insurance business.

If you're looking for an opportunity to influence strategy, drive growth, and leave a lasting mark on a growing insurance organization, we invite you to explore this exciting leadership opportunity.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to work at a computer workstation for extended periods.
• Frequent communication via phone, video conference, and in-person meetings.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move materials up to 25 pounds.
• Moderate travel for business meetings, agency visits, conferences, and strategic planning sessions.
• Work within a collaborative, technology-driven, largely paperless environment.

Title level (Director or Vice President) will be determined based on the selected individual's experience, leadership scope, and demonstrated impact within the Property & Casualty insurance industry.