Our client, a $200 Million MGA that has been in business for decades, is looking for an Executive Underwriter to help with the growth of an already successful niche program. This role will help establish and manage underwriting strategy, direction and efficiencies and will be hands-on with training and mentoring.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience with P&C Package underwriting (experience in the Non-profit, Social Services sectors and with Casualty/Professional Liability is a big plus), have a successful track record of growing books of business, and will have assisted with mentoring and training more junior Underwriters. This office is in Upstate New York, and you must be in a few days a week. This role comes with a competitive salary, benefits, opportunity for equity, and a full relocation package will be granted for the right candidate.

Please contact Colin Morgan to learn more.

Our client, a successful global cyber MGA with offices in New York City and Chicago, is looking for strong production underwriters at varying levels to join their organization.

If you have anywhere been 2-5 years of Cyber Underwriting experience (Team Leads with closer to 10 years of  Cyber Underwriting experience in the Chicago area are also welcome to apply), have worked with retail brokers, are willing to get out of the office in a client-facing capacity to build a book of business, and are looking to join an organization looking to scale, then contact Colin Morgan to learn more! 

These are hybrid positions, and these candidates must report 3-4 days a week to one of the client's offices in New York City or  Chicago. This company offers competitive pay, benefits, and room for growth. 

Our client, a specialized MGU offering casualty coverages for habitational/real estate is growing and looking for a seasoned primary casualty underwriter to join their team!

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of production or renewal underwriting experience specific to GL/Casualty accounts around $25k-$30k in premium, can handle a high volume of work, and will have a strong track record of working remotely on a small team.

This role is fully remote with some visits to an office hub in select major cities. This is a great opportunity to join a scaling and successful program with room for advancement! Please contact Colin Morgan to learn more.

Our leading MGA client is seeking an experienced SVP of Underwriting to oversee and grow its Excess Casualty & Excess Auto business unit. This role will lead a team of 25, driving profitability, expansion, and operational excellence in the Specialty E&S, Non-Admitted space.

The ideal candidate has 10-15 years of experience in Excess Casualty & Auto underwriting, a proven track record of managing P&L, and strong leadership skills in building and optimizing high-performing teams. Experience managing a $100M+ GWP book and a team of 20+ is essential.

This is a remote position with a Northeast presence preferred. Travel required to collaborate with teams, carriers, and reinsurers. You must have expertise in E&S markets, a strong industry network, and true people management experience to advance the existing teams.

Contact Harrison Hines to learn more.

Our fast growing MGA is diversifying their portfolio and looking for program underwriting leaders and seasoned production underwriters to build or join programs across professional liability, commercial auto/ trucking, E&S property, and more.

Through M&A,  this client has capacity and resources day one for program leaders to be hired quickly and up and writing business within a couple of months of hire.  If you've wanted to start your own program with more peace of mind and a shorter launch time, this is a great opportunity to pursue.

Strong underwriters who want to support existing and competitive new programs are also a need.  Positions are fully remote!  Contact Stacy St. Onge to learn more.

Our growing program administrator client has built out a new wholesale division and in need of Workers Compensation inside/ servicing brokers to tackle incoming business and place accounts.  

This position will work closely with agents, underwriters, and carriers setting up new accounts and renewals, market submissions, reports, and more specific to Workers Compensation accounts ranging up to $10k in premium, with some up to $100k.

If you have at least a few years of wholesale broking/ placement support or as a production workers compensation underwriter, then contact Colin Morgan to learn more.

Position is fully remote and comes with growth as the department continues to scale.

Smith & Wilkinson has been retained to lead a confidential search on behalf of our client for a President & Chief Executive Officer position.

Given the confidential nature of this search, detailed information will be shared only with qualified and interested candidates.

To learn more or explore this opportunity in confidence, please contact Chris Kelley directly for a private conversation.

Our fast-growing MGA client is launching a new program dedicated to Professional Lines, Directors & Officers and in need of a senior underwriting leader to grow the book of business, build a team, and expand offerings.

Capacity, resources, and capital are in place to set the right underwriting expert up for success! Position is fully remote, comes with autonomy on what to write and how to distribute their offerings, as well as competitive incentives/ equity to hit certain GWP goals. No prior program experience is required, but you must have at least 10 years of building and managing large books of Professional Liability/ D&O/ Management Liability offerings to be considered.

Please contact Stacy St. Onge to learn more!

Granite Edvance (formerly the New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation, or the NHHEAF Network) has been helping New Hampshire families plan and pay for higher education for over 60 years. They are a capable and trusted provider of student loan products. As a leading non-profit organization, Granite Edvance provides students, families, and schools with expertise and support on all parts of college and career planning. They are laser-focused on one thing – helping the students and families of New Hampshire.

The Director of Marketing will provide proactive operational enhancement and innovation to marketing efforts in support of the mission, with a dedicated focus on Granite Edvance’s lending programs. Collaborate across teams to align marketing efforts with overall strategic initiatives and organizational goals. Utilize key technologies and best practices to support and lead critical functions and projects. Manage all aspects of creating a marketing analytics framework, providing analysis, and other findings as requested in support of evaluating the effectiveness of marketing tactics.

Our tech-forward MGA and Program Administrator client is seeking a President to lead day-to-day operations, oversee M&A integrations, drive operational strategy, and unlock growth, of their existing Sports & Entertainment portfolio. This role will act as the connective tissue across underwriting, finance, ops, and regulatory oversight, allowing for effective market expansion of the current $70M portfolio and team of 25.

The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience as a CFO, CUO/ COO or President/ CEO guiding P&C teams of 30+, success within the delegated authority and MGA space, and a track record of effectively scaling premium and operations. Additionally, strong financial and strategic leadership experience is a requirement as this role will have full P&L responsibility for this growing division.

You do not need to come from a sports & entertainment background to be considered, any mix of industries that covers property, casualty, or accident & health is transferable as long as you have true MGA experience.

This role is fully remote and provides a comprehensive compensation package, including meaningful equity participation. If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity, please reach out to Harrison Hines directly.

Due to an upcoming planned retirement, Smith & Wilkinson has been retained by BankGloucester (https://www.bankgloucester.com/) to lead the search for its next Vice President of Information Technology.

This position will report directly to the President and CEO, the VP of IT and will join a strong and collaborative management team and be responsible for leading both the strategic and operational aspects of the bank’s technology function. The role oversees a team of four IT professionals supporting three branch locations, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations, robust infrastructure, and cybersecurity readiness. As a leader, the team will expect this person to embrace early adoption of new technologies and focus on enhancing customer experience and internal efficiency.

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned IT leader with more than 10 years of experience in the banking industry, a deep understanding of regulatory and security requirements, and a passion for community banking and innovation.

Established in 1887, BankGloucester is a $400 million, state-chartered mutual bank that has proudly served the Cape Ann community for 138 years. The bank leverages advanced technology and a comprehensive suite of banking products to fulfill its mission of delivering exceptional, personalized, and community-focused financial services.

Our successful Regional Carrier client in the Southeast is looking for a seasoned Senior Field Underwriter to oversee and continue growth of a $20 Million book of Commercial P&C business in the state of Georgia.

If you have at least 5 years of production underwriting experience growing small-middle market general P&C business, have existing relationships with retail agents in the state of Georgia, and want to own a market where you can take over an existing book of business and innovate it, then contact Colin Morgan to learn more! This is a great opportunity to join a financially strong, relationship-focused regional carrier with a long-standing reputation.  

This is a fully remote role for folks in the state of Georgia with travel as necessary to open agency doors and strengthen existing relationships. This role comes with a competitive salary and lucrative bonus opportunity based on production and profitability.

Our very established regional commercial property & casualty carrier client in greater Atlanta is growing their underwriting department and in need of strong underwriting associates to support the renewal and new business of small- midsized accounts. These positions are remote with pre-scheduled visits to their HQ for training and company meetings throughout the year.

This is a great opportunity if you're looking to grow within a very stable carrier.  Contact Walker Robinson to learn more.

Our Insurance Linked Securities insurtech client is growing and looking for a Business Development Director with a background in reinsurance, to prospect to warm leads across re/insurers, regionals, and mutuals, connecting casualty risk to capital. This role will market, pitch, negotiate, and place ILS transactions with the support of a strong client services and actuarial team.

You must have 10+ years of experience as a reinsurance broker (in property & casualty, or specialty lines) or reinsurance underwriting for a traditional reinsurance brokerage or reinsurer to be considered. Strong negotiation skills are a must as is the ability to pick up ILS quickly to add prospects to their pipeline.

Compensation is competitive, position is remote and comes with equity and generous benefits. Contact Stacy St. Onge to learn more!

Our client, a successful regional wholesale broker that holds the pen, is rapidly expanding their E&S platform, and seeking an experienced Personal Lines Excess & Surplus Underwriter to expand their E&S personal insurance business in Florida and the broader Southeast.

If you have deep experience in E&S personal lines underwriting - across products like HO2, DP1–3, umbrellas, high-net-worth, floaters, and collectibles - along with strong relationships with carriers and retail agencies, and have managed books of at least $1 Million in revenue, then contact Colin Morgan to learn more!

This role is ideally based in Florida due to the complexity of the market (particularly coastal risks) and requires the ability to operate independently, including hands-on management of bordereaux reporting.

The role involves some regional flexibility for Florida-based candidates and comes with a competitive salary and a lucrative bonus opportunity based on production and profitability.

Our client, a successful regional wholesale broker that holds the pen, is rapidly expanding their E&S platform, and seeking an experienced Commercial Lines Excess & Surplus Underwriter in the Southeast to grow a diverse book of both commercial E&S business.

If you have at least 3 years of excess & surplus underwriting experience in the Commercial space (transportation experience is a major plus), strong relationships with retail agencies and carriers across the Southeast, and a proven ability to drive business -not just take orders - then contact Colin Morgan to learn more!

This role involves approximately 25% travel for agency and carrier meetings, as well as industry conferences, and is open to candidates based in Southeastern states (FL, GA, TN, AL, NC, SC). A P&C and Surplus Lines license in your home state is strongly preferred. This opportunity comes with a competitive base salary and a lucrative, performance-based bonus tied to production and profitability.

Our client, a successful and A.M. Best "A- Excellent" rated regional property & casualty carrier, is seeking a Director of Product to step into a critical leadership role where you'll report to the C-Suite, help drive executive level strategic planning and spearhead the build-out of a product organization from the ground up.

The ideal candidate will bring experience leading effective Product Development teams in addition to a strong technical background leading systems integrations and managing product filings, licensing, and forms development for commercial and personal property & casualty lines.

This is a great opportunity to shape the future of a legacy insurer by defining new lines of business, guiding product development through data-driven insights, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

We’re looking for a strategic thinker who thrives in a startup-style environment within a mature company, someone who can translate market trends into innovative insurance solutions, collaborate seamlessly across technical and business teams, and elevate their distribution model through independent agents. If you're interested in learning more, please reach out directly to Harrison Hines.

Our client, a rapidly growing MGA platform backed by a leading private equity firm, is growing their existing and very successful Sports & Entertainment portfolio reach - and seeking an experienced Business Development executive to drive commercial growth across retail and wholesale distribution channels.

If you have deep experience in the sports and entertainment insurance space (clubs, youth sports, live events, special events, facility risks etc. and mix of property, casualty, accident & health), have wholesale/retail relationships to leverage with proven production success, and a strong command of the sports and entertainment industry’s key players and distribution dynamics - then contact Colin Morgan to learn more!

This role is highly autonomous and will play a key role in building a reputation for the platform beyond its already strong inbound pipeline. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of managing hundreds of brokerage relationships, identifying new channel opportunities, and accelerating growth across embedded, retail, and direct channels in the Sports & Entertainment space.

The role is fully remote and open to candidates nationwide. Compensation includes a competitive base salary with performance-driven upside and the opportunity for equity participation in the Sports & Entertainment vertical.

Smith & Wilkinson is proud to partner with USALLIANCE Financial on the search for a Vice President, Real Estate Lending. Headquartered in Rye, NY, USALLIANCE is a full-service, not-for-profit financial institution with over $3.2 billion in assets, serving more than 185,000 members nationwide. The credit union has built a reputation for innovation, exceptional service, and deep community commitment. The VP, Real Estate Lending will play a critical role in leading the residential and home equity lending functions, helping to drive strategic growth while ensuring a best-in-class member experience.

This is a compelling opportunity to join a forward-thinking and mission-driven organization at a pivotal moment of expansion. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of strategic vision and hands-on execution, with deep expertise in real estate lending and a passion for delivering value to members. We’re excited to support USALLIANCE in identifying a talented leader who will help shape the future of their lending operations.

For a confidential conversation, please reach out to Nathan Townsend or William Wegener. 

Our global reinsurance broker client with outfits in the UK, Bermuda, and US, is adding senior Origination & Placement Brokers to their team in the States.  These roles will originate and place casualty treaty business, bringing in new relationships or a book of business (eventually), finding the right markets, handling negotiations, and client relations. 

You must have at least 10 years of traditional casualty reinsurance broking experience with a proven track record of developing new accounts and a strong network of MGA, mutuals, regional contacts to be considered.  Market relationships a plus! 

Positions are fully remote, come with equity, and growth potential.  Contact Stacy St. Onge to learn more.  

Founded in 1800, Washington Trust has a rich and unique history as the oldest community bank in the U.S., the largest state-chartered bank headquartered in the Rhode Island, and one of the regions the premier financial institutions. The Bank has approximately $6.9B in total assets, manages $7.1B in wealth assets under administration, has $5.1B in deposits, and a $5.1B in loan portfolio. Washington Trust serves customers across established business lines in commercial and mortgage lending and wealth management, creating diverse income sources, and operates 28 retail locations in Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. The bank is publicly traded (NASDAQ - WASH) and in outstanding financial condition. For the most recent reporting period, the bank had a return on equity (ROE) of 8.99%, return on assets of 0.60%, outstanding asset quality metrics, and is well capitalized.

The Director of Cash Management and Treasury Services will manage the various cash management needs and functions of Washington Trust’s commercial (C&I, Business Banking and CRE), and municipal clients. Most importantly this individual will provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to the Bank’s successful cash management team to drive the Bank’s deposit gathering and fee income objectives. The successful candidate will have experience developing key metrics and sales strategies to ensure the team delivers on the goals of the organization, as well as driving growth and retention of client relationships. To learn more and for a confidential conversation, please reach out to Moriah Maron, Director of Recruiting, (mmaron@smithandwilkinson.com) or Cameron Boyd, Managing Partner, (cboyd@smithandwilkinson.com).

We’re seeking a senior B2B Sales Executive with deep experience in group disability and life insurance markets to lead full-cycle enterprise sales for a cutting-edge employee benefits data platform. The ideal candidate will have experience engaging with life/ disability insurance carriers, proven success navigating complex, multi-stakeholder sales processes, and the ability to build a pipeline independently in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment.

This remote role (New England preferred) offers the chance to shape the entire sales function, work with top industry clients, and earn competitive compensation with equity upside. Occasional travel to industry conferences is expected.

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Smith & Wilkinson has been retained by Kennebec Savings Bank, (KSB) to manage the search for the bank’s next Senior Commercial Credit Officer.

Reporting to the bank’s COO, the Senior Commercial Credit Officer is responsible for overseeing the bank’s commercial credit function while directing the daily operations and staff of the commercial credit department. Responsibilities include managing the underwriting of the bank’s new and existing commercial credit portfolio in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner; driving strategy for effective portfolio management in an ever-changing environment; and actively participating in revisions to the bank’s Loan Policy, including recommending changes to the loan approval process as needed. This position requires strong commercial credit experience, effective communication and coaching skills, and solid leadership capabilities.

We are seeking an exceptional commercial credit expert for this unique leadership opportunity. For more information, please contact a member of the S&W search team:

William Wegener, Senior Associate, Financial Services | wwegener@smithandwilkinson.com

Cameron Boyd, Managing Partner, Financial Services | cboyd@smithandwilkinson.com

Due to an upcoming retirement, Smith & Wilkinson is proud to partner with Lighthouse Credit Union on the search for their next VP, Finance.

About the company:

Founded in 1936 and federally chartered, Lighthouse Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative based in Dover, NH, serving over 165,000 members across New Hampshire and Maine. With total assets exceeding $1.9 billion, the credit union is committed to providing its members with accessible, member-focused financial services that foster both personal and community growth. Lighthouse offers a wide range of products, including checking and savings accounts, loans, and financial planning services.

Beyond banking, the credit union is deeply invested in its communities, supporting initiatives in affordable housing, health, and food security. With a strong financial foundation, boasting a net worth of $208 million and a capital ratio of 10.88%, Lighthouse continues to lead with a mission of making a meaningful impact through both member service and social responsibility.

About the Role:

Reporting to the CFO, the VP, Finance will lead and manage the Credit Union’s Accounting and Finance functions. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, overseeing general ledger reconciliations, accounting systems, monthly close procedures, daily cash position management, allowance for credit loss analysis, compliance with GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and strategic financial planning. This role is integral in partnering with leaders across the organization to provide insights and drive data-driven decision-making. The VP, Finance will lead the Accounting and FP&A teams and offer ongoing financial guidance to the leadership team.

If this opportunity is of interest, or if you know someone who may be a good fit, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Nathan Townsend or Darcy Flaherty for additional information.

Chief Reinsurance Officer, remote!

Our high-growth program administrator client is seeking an experienced Chief Reinsurance Officer to lead the design, negotiation, and management of reinsurance strategies and relationships across a diverse portfolio of specialty insurance programs.

The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience in a reinsurance broking capacity (preferred), deep expertise in quota shares and pro-rata structures, and strong relationships with global reinsurers (London, U.S., Europe).

This executive role requires a proven track record securing capacity for MGA and program business in commercial, personal, and specialty lines. This role will partner closely with underwriting, legal, and finance teams to ensure aligned contracts and smooth operations while representing the company at industry events worldwide.

Please contact Stacy St. Onge to learn more.

BS&L is a $290MM mutual savings bank based in Brattleboro, VT. Being a mutual savings bank means it exists for the benefit of all their depositors, their community, and their employees. Virtually all the funds deposited at BS&L get reinvested back into the surrounding communities, supporting local mortgages, businesses, and consumers. With a Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio of 16.92% (as of 3/31/2025), the bank is very well capitalized.

BS&L is also proud to be a Certified B Corporation. It is only the 9th bank in the nation to receive this certification, and it signifies that the institution meets the highest standards of ethical practices in four primary areas: Community Benefit, Environmental Impact, Employee Engagement, and Corporate Responsibility.

The CEO is the leader of Brattleboro Savings & Loan (the Bank) and is responsible for the overall success of the Bank. Under the supervision of the Board of Directors, the CEO is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Bank; developing business strategies and plans and ensuring their alignment with short-term and long-term objectives; leading and motivating staff to advance employee engagement; developing a high performing managerial team; and, ultimately overseeing all operations and business activities to ensure they produce the desired results and are consistent with the overall strategy and mission of the Bank, including as needed to maintain certified B-Corporation status.

Due to the planned retirement of the VP, IT Operations, S&W has been retained by Stafford Savings Bank (www.staffordsavingsbank.com) to manage the search for its next AVP/VP, IT.

Established in 1872, Stafford Savings Bank is a mutual savings bank that exists to serve the financial needs of residents of Stafford, Connecticut and its surrounding communities and is truly a "hometown bank with hometown values." The bank's operating model and strategy are built around a long-term view of stability and prudent balance sheet management on behalf of the bank's customers and employees. The bank's core business model is quintessential community banking, safeguarding consumer deposits and using those deposits to fund consumer mortgages. With approximately $431MM and 3 branch locations in Stafford Springs, the bank lends to homeowners in its home market and in the contiguous communities of Ashford, Ellington, Somers, Tolland, Union, and Willington.

Stafford Savings Bank is seeking a talented IT professional to join a team of two providing full support for three branches, an in-house core system, hyper V server environment, vendor application, and security products.

Headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, Main Street Bank is an approximately $1.6B, mutually chartered community bank that serves both consumer and commercial customers in central and eastern Massachusetts and southern New

Hampshire by providing a full range of innovative products and services. The bank has six retail offices, a Commercial Banking Center in Boston, and an Operations Center in Marlborough.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Commercial Lending Officer (CCLO) is a key member of, and collaborates effectively with, the executive management team. The CCLO is responsible for achieving the bank’s strategic objectives and profitability targets through the effective management of a team of lenders, portfolio managers, and support staff in their efforts to originate and manage relationships with business owners and investors

Our client, a leading program administrator with MGAs across the US, is looking to add experienced Excess Casualty underwriting talent to their team. This growing $200M portfolio has a significant focus servicing the construction industry and is looking for an experienced new business underwriter to assist with this growth.

The ideal Excess Casualty Underwriter candidate brings a middle-market background, writing builders’ risk and a familiarity with NY Labor Law. This person is comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, managing new business submissions and working directly with broker partners.

This role is fully remote and opportunity for growth along with a strong compensation and benefits package. To learn more please reach out directly to Harrison Hines.

Smith and Wilkinson is proud to partner with our longstanding client, Salem Five, in the search for the bank’s next Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).

Salem Five is a full-service financial services company offering commercial and consumer banking, wealth management and trust services, commercial and personal insurance, and mortgage banking. Founded in 1855 as a savings bank for the city of Salem, MA, the organization has grown into the fourth largest mutual bank in the country, with $8B in assets. Salem Five has steadily expanded its products, services, and team to meet the evolving needs of families and businesses throughout New England. Today, the Bank operates more than 30 retail branches, 10 insurance locations and 4 mortgage offices across the region. The future is bright. Salem Five is poised to continue expanding its market share by leveraging its successful recipe of experienced personnel, personal service, and strategic innovation.

The Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, and performance of the Marketing Division at Salem Five. This executive will lead a seasoned, collaborative team across brand strategy, advertising, digital marketing, CRM, customer insights, events, and community engagement.

We are looking to identify a strategic, innovative, and pragmatic leader with a proven ability to drive brand, customer and revenue growth, deepen customer engagement, and lead cross-functional initiatives - all within a resource-conscious culture. This is a highly visible leadership role, requiring strong collaboration across the bank’s business units and a direct impact on the institution’s continued evolution.

For a confidential conversation, please reach out to Moriah Maron or Cameron Boyd.

Our client, an employee-owned MGA in business for the last 30+ years, is looking for a senior underwriting leader to join their existing Allied Health program to diversify and grow their $67mill GWP book.  

If you have strong production underwriting skills and have a proven track record underwriting general and professional liability books specific to risks like Home Health & Hospice, Therapy, Dialysis Centers, Medi- Spas, Pharmacies, and others, then contact Harrison Hines to learn more.

You must have strong retail relationships to be considered and confidence in hitting $1mill GWP in new business year one.  Compensation will align with book growth, equity will be awarded!

Position is remote with quarterly HQ visits or conference attended when needed.

Our growing/ global boutique reinsurance broker client is building out their US team and establishing a Facultative division specific to casualty or property business.  If you have strong relationships/ clients in the US or LATAM facultative market and want to grow a new presence with a well backed broker with robust financial and analytical resources then please contact Stacy St. Onge to learn more.

These roles are fully remote anywhere in the US, require a strong rolodex, client management/ negotiation skills, and based on seniority, will manage a small team as they continue to scale. Roles come with a competitive package and strong incentives to hit revenue goals as well as equity.

S&W has been retained by Gouverneur Savings & Loan Association (“GS&L”) to manage the search and selection process for the bank’s next President & CEO. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a respected, 133-year-old community bank into its next chapter of growth and impact.

Headquartered in Gouverneur, New York, GS&L is a publicly traded, approximately $200MM institution serving communities along the Saint Lawrence River and Lake Ontario. The bank provides a full range of deposit and lending services to individuals, families, and businesses across the North Country. In October 2023, GS&L completed a successful second-step mutual-to-stock conversion, further reinforcing its mission to “invest in, support, and nurture the communities [they] serve.”

This is a pivotal time for the organization, and the President & CEO role presents a unique opportunity for a visionary, community-focused leader to shape the future of a bank with deep local roots and strong momentum. We are seeking candidates with the leadership experience to guide a small, publicly traded bank and a genuine interest in living and engaging in the North Country.

Contact Moriah Maron or Cameron Boyd for a confidential conversation.

Property & Casualty Wholesale Broking Branch Manager

A fast-growing wholesale platform is seeking a proven generalist P&C Wholesale Broker to oversee a team, establish best practices, and expand its General Binding and Small Commercial book as it's positioned to double.

A minimum of 15+ years in wholesale broking or general binding, multi-line P&C experience, and strong retail agent relationships are required. Ideal candidates have led both people and production, with comfort managing operations, deal flow, and agent relationships.

If you have a proven track record of driving growth and structure across small commercial GL, property, package, and specialty programs then contact Colin Morgan to learn more.

Position is fully remote West Coast or Central time zone preferred. Compensation will be competitive and align to EBITDA performance.

Champlain National Bank’s history dates back to 1909 when Lake Champlain National Bank began operations in Westport, NY. In 1959 it merged with Essex County National Bank, based in Willsboro, NY, and dropped “Lake” from its name. Today Champlain National Bank has over $510MM in total assets and is a full-service financial institution offering consumer and commercial products and services. The Bank currently has retail branches in Elizabethtown, Crown Point, Keene, two in Plattsburgh, Champlain, Lake Placid, and Saranac Lake. The Bank’s Board of Directors and employees are proud of the Bank’s long history serving the people of Essex, Clinton, and Franklin counties as the area’s local, community-focused Bank.

Smith & Wilkinson has been retained to find Champlain National Bank’s next SVP Chief Financial Officer. The Chief Financial Officer will develop, plan, coordinate, organize, manage and direct the overall activity of the Bank’s financial functions. This individual will be fully responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of all core Finance, Treasury, and Accounting operations. In keeping with the goals and objectives established in the Bank’s Strategic Plan, the CFO will plan, manage, and implement financial strategies and processes that will optimize the institution’s risk position, earnings performance, liquidity, interest rate risk and capital.

Structured Finance, Credit Reinsurance Broker, remote!

Our well-capitalized reinsurance brokerage client is expanding into new industries like Structured Finance, Trade Credit, Political Risk and Terrorism.

If you have the industry expertise, client relationships, and a proven track record of building up a book in any of these spaces, please contact Stacy St. Onge to learn more. Leadership opportunities are available if you want to grow a team.

Company offers competitive compensation, equity participation, customizable bonus structures, and a remote setting.

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Our Property & Casualty insurtech client is growing and in need of a Corporate Counsel to act as the go-to legal partner across Marketing, Product, and Business Development, ensuring that innovation and compliance go hand in hand.

You will provide guidance across marketing, privacy, and customer communications, create/ implement various compliance policies on all external collateral and lead gen initiatives, draft/ revise carrier agreements, manage regulatory audits, as well as lend general support with NDAs, vendor agreements, and other corporate legal needs.

You must have a minimum of 5 years of experience as in-house property & casualty carrier or insurtech counsel working closely on compliance matters to be considered. Position can be partially remote out of the New England area and you must be willing to visit their greater Boston based HQ a few times a quarter.

Role comes with competitive pay, excellent benefits package, and equity!

Contact Harrison Hines to learn more.

Due to the upcoming retirement of their longtime CEO, Smith & Wilkinson is proud to partner with Salal Credit Union ($1.2B) on the national search for their next President & Chief Executive Officer.

Salal Credit Union is a member-owned financial institution headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1948, Salal has grown into a bold, forward-thinking organization serving more than 60,000 members nationwide with a full suite of personal and business banking services. With a commitment to innovation, community impact, and personalized service, Salal helps individuals and small businesses achieve financial wellness through lower fees, competitive rates, and a member-first approach. The credit union is now entering an exciting new chapter of strategic growth, innovation, and expanded community impact.

The next CEO will partner closely with the Board of Directors to execute a strategic vision centered on digital innovation, sustainable growth, financial empowerment, and organizational excellence. With a focus on independence, technology leadership, equity, and member engagement, this is a rare opportunity for a purpose-driven executive to lead a high-performing, mission-driven institution as it targets $2 billion in assets over the next five years.

The Chief Executive Officer position at Salal Credit Union offers a competitive base salary range of $440,000 to $550,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition to base compensation, the role is eligible for an annual performance-based incentive, targeted at 20% of base salary, contingent on the achievement of individual and organizational goals.

Salal Credit Union provides a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, floating holidays, and paid holidays
• Deferred compensation plans, including 457(b) and 457(f) retirement programs

For more details about the benefits offered, please visit: https://www.salalcu.org/careers

We are honored to support Salal Credit Union during this important leadership transition.

For more information or to express confidential interest, please contact Nathan Townsend or Carll Wilkinson.

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Chief Operations Officer & President, Commercial Property & Casualty Carrier

Our established regional commercial property & casualty carrier client is seeking a dynamic and experienced COO to lead them into the next phase of profitable growth. This role will modernize operations and customer service, expand their agency footprint, working closely with underwriting, claims, IT, and finance to establish best operating practices.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in commercial P&C insurance, significant P&L management experience from an operations leadership standpoint, and a deep understanding of the Southeast regulatory environment. This hands-on leader will build and develop a high-performing team, drive strategic expansion, and shape the company’s long-term vision.

You must be based in the state of Georgia and willing to travel to their HQ outside of Atlanta frequently. Role comes with significant equity. Contact Stacy St. Onge to learn more.

Our MGU client with several successful MGA's on their platform across commercial property & casualty is looking for talented AVP and VP level underwriting leaders to grow books of business and support product development and new go to market strategies based on product expertise.  

If you have various E&S experience, have produced new business with strong retail and wholesale contacts, and are eager to create new products and step into a more strategic role in the near future with management responsibilities then contact Colin Morgan to learn more.

These positions can only be based out of Chicago, NYC, Baltimore, or Atlanta, any program experience is a plus!

Our carrier & MGA shared services client is adding a new senior program director to the team to run due diligence on prospective deals, assess profitabillity, manage the onboarding process, and act as their liaison with carriers for their full life cycle.

If you have a mixed background in any of the following: audit, compliance, underwriting, product development, analysis, client management, and/or claims, please contact Colin Morgan to learn more.

Role is fully remote and requires at least 10 years of commercial lines, property & casualty experience.

S&W has been retained by Rhinebeck Bank to manage the search and selection process for the bank’s next President & CEO. Rhinebeck Bank, a $1.2B community bank serving New York’s Hudson Valley region, seeks a dynamic President & CEO to lead strategic growth, enhance shareholder value, and reinforce its reputation as a trusted local partner. Reporting to the Board of Directors, this executive will be responsible for driving long-term financial performance, operational excellence, and community engagement while navigating the demands of a publicly held financial institution.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic & Financial Leadership: Shape and execute the Bank’s vision, with a sharp focus on sustainable profitability, capital efficiency, and increasing shareholder value.
• Public Company Oversight: Ensure robust investor relations, transparent financial reporting, and SEC compliance in coordination with Board and regulatory stakeholders.
• Enterprise Risk & Governance: Lead a strong risk management framework aligned with public bank expectations and evolving regulatory requirements.
• Operational Excellence: Guide digital transformation and continuous process improvements to enhance efficiency and market competitiveness.
• Community & Customer Engagement: Balance stakeholder returns with the Bank’s mission-driven community involvement and customer-first culture.
• Talent Development & Culture: Promote a high-performance, inclusive work environment through leadership development and succession planning.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in banking or financial services, including at least 5 years in a senior executive role.
• Experience leading, or serving in a senior executive position with, a publicly traded financial institution is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to increase shareholder value through sound strategic execution, operational discipline, and investor alignment.
• Proven financial acumen in capital planning, ALM, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong communicator and relationship-builder across shareholders, analysts, regulators, employees, and community leaders.
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred; relevant credentials (e.g., CPA, CFA) a plus.

Ideal Candidate
A results-oriented leader with a successful track record in public banking. The ideal candidate combines strategic foresight, operational rigor, and a deep understanding of capital markets with a commitment to community values. They will be skilled at aligning performance with purpose—delivering value for shareholders while strengthening customer and community relationships.

For additional information about this highly unique community banking leadership role, please contact a member of the S&W search team: Moriah Maron, Partner & Director of Recruiting (mmaron@smithandwilkinson.com), Cameron Boyd, Managing Partner, Financial Services (cboyd@smithandwilkinson.com), or Carll Wilkinson, President & CEO (cwilkinson@smithandwilkinson.com).

Smith and Wilkinson is currently retained on a search for a Director, Internal Audit for Municipal Credit Union. This is a highly visible role reporting directly to the Supervisory Committee and administratively to the General Counsel, and will oversee both a small internal team as well as manage an important outside vendor relationship. The incumbent will be responsible for developing, executing upon and also continuingly improving a proven risk-based internal audit plan for the credit union. This person should be capable of both designing a process and the strategy component of that and being “hands on” and performing ad-hoc audit work as needed by the institution.

Smith & Wilkinson has been retained by Harvard Federal Credit Union (Harvard FCU) to lead the search for its first-ever Chief Information Officer (CIO). Harvard FCU, a $1.2B federally chartered credit union headquartered in Cambridge, MA, is embarking on this transformative leadership journey to drive innovation and growth.

With a membership of over 56,000 members and a rich history of serving Harvard University affiliates, Harvard FCU has grown to serve the broader Greater Boston area and is expanding into underserved regions. This credit union is committed to providing exceptional financial solutions, personalized service, and cutting-edge technology to meet the evolving needs of its diverse membership.

As the inaugural CIO at Harvard FCU, the successful candidate will play a pivotal leadership role by:

- Defining and driving the organization's technology vision and strategy

- Leading digital transformation initiatives across the organization

- Overseeing the operations of IT, Digital Banking, Data Analytics, Card Services, and Business Applications

- Collaborating with a dynamic executive team to advancing Harvard FCU's mission of delivering outstanding member experiences

This key leadership role demands a strategic thinker and seasoned technology executive capable of leading a large, diverse team while advancing the credit union’s mission of delivering outstanding member experiences.

To learn more contact Darcy Flaherty or Cameron Boyd for details on this exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and collaborative team.

Darcy Flaherty

dflaherty@smithandwilkinson.com

Cameron Boyd

cboyd@smithandwilkinson.com

Wholesale Broker, Hospitality & Entertainment- fully remote!

Our tech driven wholesale broker client is diversifying their appetite and in need of a (S)VP level Hospitality & Entertainment casualty specific wholesale broker to solicit, market, quote/bind, and confirm new and existing business.

This role needs a proven track record of building a book of business from scratch with accounts ranging in any mix of restaurants, liquor stores, live/ special events, music venues, retreats, etc. specific to casualty.

If you have strong carrier, client/ agent relationships, want lucrative incentives allocated to grow a book of business, and want more autonomy over your approach to the market, then contact Stacy St. Onge to learn more.

This is a fully remote role involving some travel to meet with clients and to the HQ in Dallas when necessary. You do not need to move a book of existing business, just solid relationships to create a footprint for a new organization.

Our scaling fronting carrier client is adding to their Casualty Programs Team and looking for an AVP-level program / portfolio casualty underwriter to help manage a dozen programs from a referral and cross functional standpoint to ensure the continued success of these books.

The ideal candidate will have a strong underwriting background in any mix of admitted and commercial General Liability, Auto and Excess casualty business (MGA experience is a plus, but not mandatory), will interface with back-office departments and externally with brokers and program leaders running due diligence of underwriting guidelines, forms, market analysis, and more.

This position will join a team of proactive and detail-oriented underwriters around the U.S. and must report to their NYC office 1-2 days a week. Please contact Colin Morgan to learn more!

S&W has been retained by Washington Trust to manage the search and selection process for the bank's Chief Commercial Banking Officer.

Washington Trust has a rich and unique history dating back to the Bank’s founding in1800. Headquartered in Westerly, Rhode Island, Washington Trust is the oldest community bank in the U.S., the largest state-chartered bank headquartered in the Rhode Island, and one of the regions the premier financial institutions. The Bank has approximately $6.9B in total assets, manages $7.1B in wealth assets under administration, has $5.1B in deposits, and a $5.1B in loan portfolio. Washington Trust serves customers across established business lines in commercial and mortgage lending and wealth management, creating diverse income sources, and operates 28 retail locations in Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. The bank is publicly traded (NASDAQ - WASH) and in outstanding financial condition. Based on the Bank’s most recently published investor relations information, the Bank had a return on equity (ROE) of 8.99%, return on assets of 0.60%, outstanding asset quality metrics, and is well capitalized.

Reporting directly to the bank's Chairman and CEO, the Chief Commercial Banking Officer will serve as a key division executive and member of executive leadership, responsible for the overall success of this critical business unit. We are seeking highly accomplished commercial banking executives for this visible public company leadership role. For additional information, please contact a member of the S&W search team: Cameron Boyd, Managing Partner, Financial Services (cboyd@smithandwilkinson.com) or Carll Wilkinson, President & CEO (cwilkinson@smithandwilkinson.com).

Bristol County Savings Bank has selected S&W to lead the search and selection process for its next Director of Information Technology. Founded in 1846 and headquartered in Taunton, Massachusetts, BCSB is a 159-year-old, mutual community bank that embodies the best of what a community bank can be. For generations the bank has served consumer and business customers throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island and beyond, having been a source of financial stability for customers and the communities it serves through good times and bad.

Reporting to the EVP/CIO, this critical leadership role will oversee the bank’s IT operations, infrastructure, network security, telecommunications, and business continuity planning while managing a team of six IT professionals. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of network management experience in a multi-site environment, including at least 5 years of managing technical staff. A strong background in VMware, Active Directory, Office 365, and firewall/network security is essential, with experience in financial services or other highly regulated industries preferred. Familiarity with Fiserv DNA or COCC Insight is a plus. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the technology strategy of a strong, community-focused institution.

If you are interested in learning more or know someone who might be a good fit, please reach out to Nathan Townsend or anyone on our financial services team.

Our North American MGA client that holds the pen is launching in the U.S. and looking for seasoned production underwriters in any mix of Industries/ Products like Life Sciences, Technology, Professional Lines, Accountants & Engineers, Lawyers, Medical Equipment and more, writing a mix of Professional Liability, MPL, D&O, E&O, Cyber, etc.  to establish a book and team in a remote capacity.

They will provide the back office resources, technology, capacity, and distribution support to help reach very realistic GWP goals year one and beyond.  

This is a great opportunity for someone who is entrepreneurial but realistic about growing slowly (think $1mill GWP year one).  A minimum of 5 years of production underwriting is required. Equity will be granted!

Contact Stacy St. Onge to learn more.  

Chief Underwriting Officer, Professional Liability

Our international MGA that holds the pen is launching in the U.S. and looking for a Chief Underwriting Officer with a generalist Professional Liability background to help them establish their presence across Life Sciences, Technology, Professional Lines, Accountants & Engineers, Lawyers, Medical Equipment and more.

This role will oversee small teams/ programs dedicated to various industries, help establish underwriting strategies, processes, procedures, support the creation of underwriting guidelines, and manage key carrier and broker relationships to ensure the growth of these programs and ensure above industry average loss ratios.

This is a remote role that will involve some travel to their MGA partners in Chicago, conferences, and for team meetings.

Contact Stacy St. Onge to learn more.

Our multi-line P&C carrier based in New England is growing and in need of a Commercial Lines Underwriter to service accounts throughout Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire.

This role will handle new business and renewals of middle market package policies equaling around $7mill in GWP.

This is a fully remote role out of any New England state and you must have at least 2 years of Commercial Package Property & Casualty underwriting experience specific to New England to be considered and open to visiting agents once a quarter.

Company offers fantastic work/ life balance and stability with an established organization. Contact Walker Robinson to learn more.

My successful MGU client is growing and looking for seasoned E&S underwriters, as well as a senior leader with extensive E&S book management to join either their sports & entertainment or E&S casualty programs handling renewals and new business writing energy, real estate, hospitality or sports leagues, roller rinks, and entertainment venues.

If you are open to focusing on the above industries from an E&S standpoint then let's discuss!

This role is partially remote out of multiple cities nationwide.

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Our MGA client is diversifying their portfolio and looking for a professional liability program to start writing business.  If you are a seasoned underwriting leader looking to build a team and manage a new book of business based on your underwriting expertise, broker relationships, and industry knowledge, then contact Stacy St. Onge to learn more.

Company provides capacity, technology, and capital to set you up for success.  Fully remote!