Director of State Operations opening in New England. Responsible for developing and executing the personal lines business plan for various assigned state(s).  This position has full Profit and Loss accountability and is responsible for establishing, monitoring and influencing all aspects of state growth and performance; directing the analysis, development and management of all pricing and underwriting strategies; identifying, tracking and responding to changes in the market, including regulatory issues, legislative issues and competitive practices; and coordinating activity between various home office departments. Specific responsibilities: establish objectives for state in terms of growth and profitability; develop, review and implement marketing strategies through the integration of the sales, services, underwriting and pricing functions; collaborate with various Home Office departments to maximize the effectiveness of programs while maintaining compliance within state; monitor the market place and identify competitor and industry changes impacting effectiveness or compliance of current, pending and  / or proposed programs; develop and implement strategies to manage the catastrophe exposure at an acceptable level with the state; analyze complex reports and work with management team to implement appropriate changes in pricing position, underwriting standard, sales growth, and claims handling; manage relationship with local regulatory agencies and industry organizations; lead decisions regarding growth by distribution channel and deployment of sales representatives in the state to achieve new business volume and quality standard and objectives, and to monitor the quality of new business sales results; coordinate involvement in market conduct exams. Highly developed quantitative analysis and decision making skills, excellent written and oral communication, analytical, influencing and leadership skills, 10+ years progressively responsible work experience required with previous experience in managing multiple state / regional business plans including a combination of sales, service, underwriting or claims function, in personal lines; MBA or appropriate experience, CPCU designation, or Actuarial background ideal. Salary $open. (HSE5993)