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Vice President Self Storage

Ryan Specialty

Job Location:

Atlanta, GA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 160000 - 200000

Posted: 23 August 2026 (12 days ago)

Application Deadline: 20 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary

The Vice President Self Storage Program will lead the underwriting growth and profitability strategy for a nationally recognized self-storage insurance program. This individual will be responsible for portfolio performance carrier relationships underwriting execution product innovation and distribution strategy. Working closely with executive leadership capacity providers brokers and program partners the VP will drive sustainable growth while maintaining underwriting discipline and delivering best-in-class service to clients and stakeholders.

This leader will play a critical role in shaping the future of the program through market expansion talent development and strategic partnerships while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and carrier expectations.

What will your job entail

Underwriting & Portfolio Leadership

Lead underwriting strategy and portfolio management for a national self-storage insurance program.
Establish and execute underwriting guidelines pricing strategies risk selection criteria and authority levels consistent with carrier appetite and profitability objectives.
Monitor portfolio performance including premium growth retention new business production loss ratio catastrophe exposure geographic concentration and risk mix.
Identify emerging trends loss drivers and market opportunities implementing corrective actions and growth initiatives as needed.
Oversee referral authority underwriting compliance and adherence to program underwriting standards.
Partner with actuarial analytics and carrier partners to refine pricing models and portfolio management strategies.

Program & Carrier Management

Serve as the primary underwriting liaison to carrier and reinsurance partners.
Support carrier negotiations capacity discussions stewardship meetings and business planning efforts.
Ensure transparent reporting and communication regarding program performance profitability and strategic initiatives.
Evaluate opportunities for product enhancements geographic expansion and new coverage offerings.

Distribution & Market Development

Develop and maintain strong relationships with retail and wholesale distribution partners industry associations and key self-storage stakeholders.
Partner with business development teams to drive submission flow and profitable growth.
Represent the program at industry conferences client meetings and self-storage association events.
Collaborate on marketing initiatives that strengthen brand awareness and market positioning within the self-storage industry.

Leadership & Talent Development

Attract develop and mentor underwriting talent while fostering a high-performance culture.
Establish performance expectations and accountability measures across the underwriting team.
Support succession planning staffing strategies and organizational growth initiatives.
Promote a collaborative culture aligned with Ryan Specialtys values and commitment to excellence.

Financial & Operational Management

Contribute to annual operating plans forecasts and strategic growth initiatives.
Analyze production profitability and operational KPIs to ensure achievement of business objectives.
Partner with finance compliance legal actuarial and operational teams to support program execution.
Ensure quality accuracy and integrity of underwriting financial and management reporting.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Risk Management Business Finance Insurance or related field.
10 years of commercial property & casualty underwriting experience with meaningful experience in program business specialty insurance or self-storage-related risks.
Demonstrated success managing underwriting portfolios and delivering profitable growth.
Experience working directly with carrier partners MGAs MGUs or program administrators.
Strong understanding of property liability and ancillary coverages commonly written for self-storage operators.
Proven ability to lead underwriting teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience underwriting or managing self-storage real estate habitational commercial property or specialty program business.
Established relationships within the self-storage industry.
CPCU ARM AU or other insurance designations.
Experience with delegated authority programs and carrier capacity management.

Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions. Differences in race creed color religious beliefs physical or mental capabilities gender identity or expressionsexual orientation and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients trading partnersand policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices including but not limited to recruiting hiring discipline firing promoting transferring compensation benefits training leaves of absence and other terms conditions and benefits of employment.

How We Support Our Teammates

Ryan Specialty seeks to offer our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that helps them and their family members achieve their physical financial and emotional well-being addition to paid time off for company holidays vacation sick and personal days Ryan offers paid parental leave mental health services and more.

The target salary range for this position is $160000.00 - $200000.00 annually.

The wage range for this role considers many factors such as training transferable skills work experience licensure and certification business needs and market demands. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Full-time roles are eligible for bonuses and benefits. For additional information on Ryan Specialty Total Rewards visit our website provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation at

The above is intended to describe this jobs general requirements. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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