Group Vice President
Ann Arbor, MI
Full Time
Experienced
Summary
The Group Vice President leads a group of agency offices across the United States with full P&L responsibility for a combined revenue base of about $20 million. The role focuses on profitable growth, operational consistency, cultural cohesion, and long-term value creation across a designated group of Tropolis agencies. The position reports directly to the CEO and offers promotional line of sight to President and COO/CRO.
About Tropolis
Tropolis is building a best-in-class insurance agency platform from the ground up, combining the entrepreneurial strength of local agencies with modern technology, disciplined operations, and a culture of shared ownership. The company was formed to address clear industry needs: better succession options, stronger technology, unified operating models, and more predictable growth paths for independent agencies. Using a hub-and-spoke expansion strategy and a partnership-driven acquisition model, Tropolis integrates culturally aligned agencies and elevates their performance through centralized data, systems, and shared resources. Backed by Unity Partners and Crescent Capital, the organization is scaling rapidly into new markets while holding firm to its mission of Insuring Tomorrow Together and its values of Integrity, Ownership, Leadership, and Service.
Key Responsibilities
Required Experience and Skills
The compensation package for this role includes:
The Group Vice President leads a group of agency offices across the United States with full P&L responsibility for a combined revenue base of about $20 million. The role focuses on profitable growth, operational consistency, cultural cohesion, and long-term value creation across a designated group of Tropolis agencies. The position reports directly to the CEO and offers promotional line of sight to President and COO/CRO.
About Tropolis
Tropolis is building a best-in-class insurance agency platform from the ground up, combining the entrepreneurial strength of local agencies with modern technology, disciplined operations, and a culture of shared ownership. The company was formed to address clear industry needs: better succession options, stronger technology, unified operating models, and more predictable growth paths for independent agencies. Using a hub-and-spoke expansion strategy and a partnership-driven acquisition model, Tropolis integrates culturally aligned agencies and elevates their performance through centralized data, systems, and shared resources. Backed by Unity Partners and Crescent Capital, the organization is scaling rapidly into new markets while holding firm to its mission of Insuring Tomorrow Together and its values of Integrity, Ownership, Leadership, and Service.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead overall financial management for assigned agencies, including revenue growth, expense control, forecasting, and achievement of profitability targets.
- Partner with the Director of Agency Operations to evaluate and refine agency processes and implement the Tropolis Operating Model.
- Collaborate with the Director of Epic Integration to support smooth system adoption, workflow alignment, and optimization of productivity and data quality.
- Work closely with local sales leaders, national sales coaches, technology teams, integration teams, and agency staff to strengthen performance, develop talent, and expand capabilities.
- Provide strategic guidance to agency leadership teams, including setting goals, performance expectations, growth strategies, and operational standards.
- Maintain and reinforce culture at each agency location, supporting employee engagement, leadership development, and organizational alignment.
- Identify operational gaps and opportunities and lead improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, client experience, and scalability.
- Represent agency interests and provide performance updates to senior corporate leadership.
- Travel regularly to agency locations to engage teams, review operations, and support local leadership.
Required Experience and Skills
- Demonstrated success managing the P&L of independent commercial insurance agencies or overseeing multiple agencies as a regional director or vice president.
- Proven ability to drive revenue growth while managing operational complexity across multiple locations.
- Strong understanding of commercial insurance distribution, workflows, systems, and sales management.
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving operations, sales, technology, and integrations.
- Ability to build relationships, influence decision making, and support cultural consistency across diverse teams.
- Strong communication, analytical, and leadership abilities.
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively.
- Bachelor’s degree required. MBA preferred.
- Additional professional insurance or leadership designations are a plus.
The compensation package for this role includes:
- Base salary of $180,000 to $250,000
- Annual bonus opportunity of 15-30% percent of base salary
- Equity participation aligned with long-term performance and company growth
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401K matching, open PTO, and other standard employee benefits
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