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Director, Client Services - Property & Casualty

Dickerson Group, Oxnard, CA, United States


OVERVIEW
At Alera Group, our Property & Casualty team helps businesses protect their assets, manage risk, and plan confidently for the future. We’re seeking a Director, Client Services who will support risk strategy, client service excellence, and operational accuracy.

Director, Client Services – Property & Casualty

Location: Hybrid

About Alera Group: Alera Group was founded in 2017 and has grown to become the 14th largest broker of U.S. business. We are passionate about our clients’ success in the areas of Employee Benefits, Property and Casualty Insurance, and Financial Services. With a network of offices nationwide, our commitment to collaboration allows us to offer national resources combined with local service.

This role will focus on risk management, client servicing, claims support, sales growth, underwriting, analytics, etc. and collaborate with producers, account managers, carriers, clients, internal operations teams.

Why Alera Group

Meaningful Impact: Help clients and employees navigate benefits programs that drive retention, engagement, and satisfaction

Growth & Learning: Opportunities to deepen your expertise and gain exposure to a variety of clients and industries

Collaborative Culture: Work in a team-oriented environment that values accountability, partnership, and the principles of The Collaborative Way

RESPONSIBILITIES
What You’ll Do / Your Impact
Client Partnership & Risk Strategy

Serve as executive‑level relationship manager for key and high‑revenue P&C clients

Participate in client strategy meetings, stewardship reviews, and renewal presentations

Provide strategic oversight for complex placements, coverage structuring, and program design

Act as escalation point for service, placement, or claims‑related issues on major accounts

Collaborate with Producers to identify cross‑sell, upsell, and program restructuring opportunities

Operational Excellence

Lead, mentor, and develop high‑performing client service teams, including Account Managers, Account Executives, and support staff

Establish and enforce service standards, workflows, and best practices across the P&C book

Oversee renewal processes to ensure timely, accurate, and competitive program delivery

Optimize workflows, team utilization, and service models to improve efficiency and scalability

Implement and maintain standard operating procedures and service frameworks

Partner with leadership on technology adoption, including agency management systems and client‑facing tools

Strategic Contribution

Champion a best‑in‑class claims advocacy approach and integrate risk management services into client strategies

Partner with internal risk management and loss control teams to deliver measurable value‑added outcomes

Maintain accountability for client retention, revenue growth, and profitability across the P&C portfolio

Support budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning for the client service organization

Monitor key performance indicators including retention, service responsiveness, and client satisfaction

QUALIFICATIONS
What You Bring
Required

8+ years of experience in Property & Casualty insurance brokerage or consulting

Proven leadership experience managing client service teams

Deep expertise across P&C lines including Workers’ Compensation, General Liability, Property, Auto, and Umbrella/Excess

Demonstrated experience handling large, complex, and multi‑layered insurance programs

Strong understanding of claims advocacy, loss trends, and risk management strategies

Excellent communication skills and executive presence with the ability to engage C‑suite clients

Active Property & Casualty insurance license

Preferred

Experience supporting national or multi‑location client portfolios

Strong background partnering with Producers on growth and retention strategies

Core Competencies

Strategic thinking and problem solving

Client advocacy and relationship management

Leadership and team development

Operational execution and process improvement

Carrier negotiation and market strategy

Financial acumen and revenue management

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Compensation
Salary range: $175,000 – $200,000 per year

Benefits
Alera Group offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, 401(k), generous PTO, and more.

Work Model
This role is Hybrid

Professional Development – Alera Group Academy
At Alera Group, growth isn’t left to chance. Through Alera Group Academy, we provide structured development opportunities designed to help you expand your expertise and build a meaningful career.

You’ll have access to:

Role-specific learning paths

Leadership development programs

Technical and compliance training

Industry certifications and continuing education support

Peer learning and knowledge‑sharing communities

Whether you’re deepening technical expertise or preparing for leadership, we’re invested in helping you grow.

Licensure & Certifications (If Applicable)

Active State Life & Health License / Property & Casualty License / Series 6/7/65/66 / etc.

Ability to obtain required licensure within X months of hire

Ongoing continuing education to maintain active status

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class.

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Location Type
Hybrid - 2 or less days in office

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