Overview:
SageSure, the insurance first, tech-forward, capital-lite managing general underwriter that focuses on the underserved, preferred homeowners middle-market, is seeking an Instructional Designer to support the development and implementation of engaging and effective learning solutions for employees. This role involves collaborating with subject matter experts to create impactful training content across various formats, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and enhancing employee performance.
What you’d be doing:
- Assisting in the development and delivery of diverse learning methods, including e-learning, instructor-led training, and multimedia content, while maintaining alignment with brand standards.
- Collaborating closely with the Senior Instructional Design Specialist to assess training needs and create content tailored to employee and organizational requirements.
- Supporting the application of instructional design principles and adult learning theories to ensure training solutions are engaging and effective.
- Contributing to the management of training programs and materials under the guidance of the Senior Instructional Design Specialist.
- Collecting and incorporating feedback to evaluate training effectiveness and implement improvements.
- Learning about and helping integrate new technologies and trends in instructional design into training initiatives.
- Assisting in coordinating multiple training projects to ensure timely delivery and alignment with strategic goals.
- Supporting the creation of clear, concise instructional materials, such as guides, scripts, and presentation content, in collaboration with the senior team.
- Building collaborative relationships with team members and promoting a positive company culture.
We’re looking for someone who has:
- A Bachelor’s degree in business, education, instructional design, or 2+ years of related experience.
- Familiarity with property and casualty insurance operations (preferred but not required).
- Basic knowledge of managing and motivating teams or working in a collaborative team environment.
- Strong customer service orientation and the ability to engage learners effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong interpersonal abilities for building rapport and facilitating discussions.
- Willingness to work flexible hours as needed to support training delivery.
Highly preferred candidates also have:
Experience with learning management systems (LMS) and a moderate background in instructional design and multimedia content creation.
About the Policy Services Team at SageSure:
Helping customers and a service mindset are at the core of SageSure’s Policy Services team approach. Policy Services roles are directly responsible for building the brand, and we take that very seriously at SageSure. Our Policy Services team is the voice of SageSure—having frequent connections with our customers. Serving the customer is fulfilling and a great way to learn about the insurance industry. Policy Services roles have career progression paths built-in, and with all the industry knowledge you’ve gained, you’ll be primed for advancement within the department or across the company. The nature of the work requires constant interfacing with other teams, including underwriting, sales and marketing. As a part of this growing team, you’ll experience a fast-paced environment that requires dynamic involvement and provides accelerated learning.
About SageSure:
Named among the Best Places to Work in Insurance by Business Insurance for four years in a row (2020-2023), SageSure is one of the largest managing general underwriters (MGU) focused on catastrophe-exposed markets in the US. Since its founding in 2009, SageSure has experienced exceptional growth while generating underwriting profits for carrier partners through hurricanes, wildfires, and hail. Available in 16 states, SageSure offers more than 50 competitively priced home, flood, earthquake, and commercial products on behalf of its highly rated carrier partners. Today, SageSure manages more than $1.9 billion of inforce premium and helps protect 640,000 policyholders.
SageSure has more than 1000 employees working remotely or in-office across nine offices: Cheshire, Connecticut; Chicago, Illinois; Cincinnati, Ohio; Houston, Texas; Jersey City, New Jersey; Mountain View, California; Marlton, New Jersey; Tallahassee, Florida; and Seattle, Washington.
SageSure offers generous health benefits and perks, including tuition reimbursement, wellness allowance, paid volunteer time off, a matching 401K plan, and more.
SageSure is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a workforce that reflects the spectrum of perspectives, experiences, and abilities of the world we live in. We recognize that our differences make us strong, and we actively seek out diverse candidates through partnerships with organizations, institutions and communities that represent various backgrounds. We champion belonging and inclusion for all identities, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, ability status, gender, and country of origin, striving to create a culture where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
Our nimble, highly responsive culture nurtures critical thinkers who run toward problems and engineer solutions. We relentlessly pursue better outcomes by investing in the technology, talent, and tools that position us to succeed in demanding markets. Come join our team! Visit sagesure.com/careers to find a position for you.
What We Do
SageSure is an innovation-focused insurance and technology company specializing in underserved property markets. As the leading homeowners insurtech organization in the U.S. measured by premium and profitability, we offer more than 40 competitively priced insurance products on behalf of our carrier partners, serving 300,000+ policyholders. SageSure partners with a growing network of insurance agents and brokers in 14 coastal states.