Full-Time

Manager – Strategic Accounts

Posted on 8/21/2024

Nirvana Insurance

Nirvana Insurance

51-200 employees

Data-driven trucking insurance solutions provider

No salary listed

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Marketing
Requirements
  • 8+ years of experience in commercial insurance. Strong preference for experience in commercial auto and/or transportation
  • 8+ years of field sales and/or program marketing experience
  • 2+ years experience leading a team
  • Clear track record of over-achieving targets
  • Executive presence and strong communication skills, both written and oral
  • Bias-to-action - you’re not afraid to get your hands dirty and stretch yourself
  • Owner mentality - take accountability for your actions and results
  • Successfully able to work in high-growth and ambiguous start-up environments
  • Strong collaborator with team members based across the country and the world
  • Existing professional network among leading transportation agents / brokers is preferred
Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of Business Development Managers
  • Develop and drive strategic growth plans for a portfolio of agencies understanding market trends and the competitive landscape
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with agency leadership to align on growth strategies and establish production targets.
  • Design and implement incentive programs that motivate agencies to achieve or exceed targets.
  • Oversee the creation, negotiation, and renewal of contracts and agreements with agencies.
  • Ensure all agency activities and agreements comply with regulatory requirements, coordinating with the legal team as necessary.
  • Lead business reviews with agency leadership to include analysis of account KPIs, progress on growth initiatives and status of premium goal achievement.
  • Conduct training sessions for agents and brokers to ensure they understand and adhere to underwriting guidelines.
  • Serve as the primary contact for resolving issues such as billing or other operational concerns.
  • Represent Nirvana at transportation conferences, associations, seminars, broker and client meetings to foster relationships and promote Nirvana.
  • Lead internal efforts to drive profitable growth, partner with insurance product and engineering teams to prioritize initiatives that will support agency partnerships.
  • Refine Nirvana’s messaging and positioning in the market
  • Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time

Nirvana Insurance provides specialized insurance solutions for the trucking industry, focusing on safety and efficiency. Their services utilize data to offer fast quotes and proactive protection, helping businesses save money while ensuring safer operations. As an independent insurance producer, Nirvana Insurance collaborates with multiple insurance companies to deliver competitive rates and high-quality coverage. This approach sets them apart from traditional insurance providers, which often have slow and confusing processes. Clients can complete online applications in under 10 minutes, and claims are handled efficiently by transportation experts, allowing for quick recovery. The company aims to modernize trucking insurance by making it more accessible and equitable, backed by reliable A-rated coverage from top reinsurers.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$162M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2020

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Nirvana raised $80M in Series C funding, boosting its growth potential.
  • Partnership with Ascend enhances billing processes, improving operational efficiency.
  • The trend of usage-based insurance is expanding, aligning with Nirvana's offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Increased regulatory scrutiny on emissions standards may affect Nirvana's client base.
  • Rollback of emissions rules by the EPA creates uncertainty in the trucking industry.
  • Rapid technological advancements may lead to increased competition from other insurtechs.

What makes Nirvana Insurance unique

  • Nirvana leverages telematics data for personalized insurance offerings in the trucking sector.
  • The company offers fast quotes and proactive protection, enhancing customer experience.
  • Nirvana's policies are backed by A.M. Best A-rated reinsurers, ensuring reliability.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Remote Work Options

Home Office Stipend

Wellness Program

Company News

FreightWaves
Mar 13th, 2025
Epa Gives Trucking Oems Whiplash With Emissions Rule Rollback Plan

EPA gives trucking OEMs whiplash with emissions rule rollback plan(Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)On Wednesday, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that the EPA is reviewing the emissions rulemaking put in place under the Biden-Harris administration. The important part for trucking comes from targeting the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles – Phase 3, or just Phase 3, rules, which began with model year 2027 trucks and extended through 2032. Opponents to the rulemaking argued that the added emissions reduction requirements for nitrogen oxide would add tens of thousands of dollars to the cost of a new Class 8 tractor. Additionally, at the recent 2025 TMC annual meeting, the Commercial Carrier Journal reported, “Mike Tunnell, senior director of environmental affairs and research at American Trucking Associations, noted a modern diesel truck has seen a 99% reduction in NOx since 1973 and 99% in PM emissions since 1987.”While the EPA is looking to terminate emissions rulemaking, the larger fight may be with the California Air Resources Board’s rulemaking. While CARB withdrew its Advanced Clean Fleets rule during the waning days of the Biden administration, it still has the Advanced Clean Trucks rule in place. CARB also has seen other states adopt its policies. CCJ adds, “Class 7 8 truck-tractors sold in model year 2024 will have to be 5% zero-emission-based rising to 40% by 2032

Beinsure
Mar 12th, 2025
Nirvana Insurance, an AI-driven trucking insurer, raised $80mn in a Series C

General Catalyst led the round, with continued support from Lightspeed Venture Partners and Valor Equity Partners.

Finsmes
Mar 10th, 2025
Nirvana Insurance Raises $80M in Series C Funding

Nirvana Insurance, a San Francisco, CA-based AI-driven commercial trucking insurer, raised $80M in Series C funding, at $850M valuation

Pulse 2.0
Sep 20th, 2024
Nirvana Raises $24.2M to Transform Insurance Verification

Nirvana, a health tech company, raised $24.2 million in Series A funding led by Northzone, with participation from Inspired Capital, Eniac Ventures, and Surface Ventures. Nirvana uses AI to offer instant insurance verification and accurate cost estimates, reducing financial burdens for patients and providers. The platform integrates via API, EHR/EMR, or web/mobile app, and can retrieve eligibility information with minimal data. The Discover product has generated significant interest.

Coverage
Mar 11th, 2024
Nirvana Insurance Announces New Reinsurers And Doubling Of Capacity

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