New Programs Development

Nirvana is expanding beyond commercial auto and is looking for a New Programs Development to help build its next generation of insurance programs. The role involves uncovering market opportunities, finding underwriting leaders, helping find capacity partners, and launching programs. This is a hands-on, relationship-driven role reporting directly to the General Manager.

Responsibilities

Constantly expand your network across reinsurance brokers, fronting carriers, MGAs and underwriting leaders, and represent Nirvana in the market as a go-to partner for new programs; Source program opportunities through multiple channels, including broker and carrier relationships, underwriting talent, industry events and market research; Build and manage a continuous pipeline of opportunities across multiple lines of business, from first introduction through launch; Build the business case for each program and help secure capacity, working with reinsurers, fronting carriers and Nirvana leadership; Collaborate with senior leadership to shape our portfolio strategy: which lines and niches we enter, and how we build a diversified, multi-line insurance platform

Requirements

7+ years in insurance, in reinsurance brokerage, MGA (managing general agent) program development, fronting-carrier business development or closely related roles; An established network across reinsurance brokers, fronting carriers, MGAs and underwriting leaders that you can put to work from day one; A proven track record of originating, structuring or launching programs and driving relationships; You've originated program opportunities or helped bring them to market yourself, rather than only managing inbound deals or an existing book; A hands-on operator who is comfortable with ambiguity, disciplined about follow-through, and uses AI to scale your sourcing, research and pipeline work; A clear communicator who works well with senior industry professionals and with Nirvana leadership, and keeps everyone aligned on priorities and next steps

Benefits

Competitive salary & equity; Medical, dental & vision insurance; 401k with company match; Unlimited PTO; 100% employer paid healthcare plans; Parental leave; Wellness reimbursement; Work-from-home stipend; Equity for all full-time employees