Personal Insurance Division Manager

Hardenbergh Insurance Group is seeking a Personal Insurance Division Manager to lead our Personal Lines Division in Vineland, NJ.

This leadership role is responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing the operations and fiscal health of the Personal Lines Department. This role requires strong leadership, sound decision-making, and the ability to exercise independent judgment to drive business success in alignment with agency policies, procedures, and goals.

What You'll Do:

(Staff Management)

• Assess staffing needs and lead recruitment, hiring, and onboarding/offboarding processes
• Develop and implement training schedules for new hires
• Provide leadership, oversight, and coaching to ensure team productivity and professional growth
• Conduct performance evaluations, including annual reviews and quarterly feedback
• Manage employee PTO/Flex time approvals
• Address personnel issues in a timely and compliant manner
• Oversee intern programs where applicable

(Department Leadership)

• Develop, implement, and monitor department policies and procedures
• Stay informed on industry trends, regulations, carriers, and products—and communicate updates to the team
• Partner with Sales Leadership and Finance to drive new business initiatives
• Set annual department goals and track progress through quarterly assessments
• Maintain strong relationships with preferred carriers
• Create and maintain documented workflows
• Lead department meetings (minimum quarterly)
• Audit team performance to ensure compliance with procedures
• Support carrier consolidation and book roll initiatives
• Serve as liaison to service center carriers
• Execute special projects as needed

(Organizational Leadership)

• Serve as a member of the Leadership Team
• Collaborate across departments to resolve operational challenges
• Support strategic initiatives as assigned by executive leadership

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven leadership experience in insurance, preferably in Personal Lines
• Strong operational, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams
• Excellent communication and relationship management abilities
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach

Why Join HIG?

• Opportunity to lead a critical division within a growing organization
• Work-Life Balance – Hybrid Schedule
• Comprehensive Medical (Aetna Choice), Dental (Principal), Vision (Superior/Versant) (effective 1st of the month after hire)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Generous PTO (Personal Time Off) and VTO (Volunteer Time Off)
• 401K - Matching
• Mentorship and Career Growth
• Wellness Reimbursement Program

If you’re a strategic leader with a passion for insurance and team development, we’d love to hear from you.

Send resumes to: Shara D. Richardson - srichardson@hig.net