Our client is an insurance advisory and product development firm seeking a Programs Director to help clients turn commercial insurance concepts into viable products and programs. This role leads client discovery, defines program design, and directs technical specialists through delivery. The right candidate will combine commercial insurance expertise with the ability to build practical solutions when requirements and supporting infrastructure are still taking shape.

Responsibilities

• Lead client discovery to clarify business objectives, test assumptions, and translate opportunities into insurance program designs, business plans, and carrier submissions.
• Develop and validate coverage language, underwriting guidelines, regulatory approaches, and operational requirements, ensuring deliverables accurately reflect the intended insurance solution.
• Direct cross-functional specialists across underwriting, product, actuarial, compliance, operations, and technology; define the work required and maintain accountability for technical quality and client expectations.

Qualifications

• Substantial commercial insurance underwriting or product development experience, with a strong foundation in commercial property and general liability and exposure to multiple lines of business.
• Demonstrated experience building insurance products or programs, including coverage drafting, underwriting guidelines, and operational procedures, with knowledge of admitted and non-admitted regulatory environments.
• Ability to guide clients through complex insurance decisions, translate incomplete requirements into executable deliverables, and lead cross-functional work in an entrepreneurial environment.

About Galecki Search Associates

Galecki Search Associates is a boutique recruiting and executive search firm focused exclusively on property and casualty insurance. We partner with carriers, MGAs, MGUs, and program administrators nationwide to recruit professionals and leaders across product management and development, regulatory compliance, actuarial, and underwriting and risk analytics.