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VP Operations roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in business, operations management, or a related field. Many large enterprises and high-growth companies have active H-1B filing histories for senior operations leadership, making this one of the more sponsorable executive-track roles.
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Responsible for leading a team of underwriting professionals, as well as overseeing the technical underwriting and account management of Middle Market Property and Casualty accounts targeting the Real Estate, Hospitality, Manufacturing, and Healthcare industries. This role includes collaborating with retail brokers to attract and retain these accounts.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Lead a team of underwriting professionals to effectively manage a portfolio of new and renewal business in accordance with our strategy and profitability goals.
- Mentor and develop team members to profitably underwrite and manage their portfolio.
- Mentor and lead team in negotiating pricing, terms and conditions commensurate with risk quality and loss experience.
- Build and sustain meaningful broker relationships for given territory with consistent visibility and accessibility to these trading partners.
- Augment training conducted by Chief Underwriting Office to ensure team members are knowledgeable and capable in their respective roles.
- Effectively manage referrals from team members within your grant of underwriting authority in a decisive and timely fashion.
- Source and hire new employees as needed and consistently performance manage team members to develop their skills for larger responsibilities.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Ensure that underwriting decisions comply with our governance framework including underwriting authority, pricing tools and rules and regulations mandated by Department of Insurance personnel.
- Stay apprised of changing market conditions to both seize opportunities and/or minimize risk in alignment with profitability goals.
- In parallel with Distribution colleagues, represent Arch Underwriters, Inc. in a positive and professional manner while expecting the same from team members.
- Establish positive working relationships both externally with broker and insureds while also maintaining positive relationship with colleagues in Operations, Engineering and Claims to meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Motivate and inspire team members to be students of the package underwriting business while also modeling a culture where learning and development is core value.
- Communication & Presentation – ability to express ideas and messages in a clear and concise fashion both written and verbal.
- Influence Skills – ability to persuade and motivate others to be prepared and decisive in their day to day work.
- Leading Others – ability to effectively lead others and delegate assignments while holding people accountable for positive results.
- Technical Knowledge – have the requisite knowledge and skills to utilize pricing tools and underwriting authority to make informed and appropriate decisions leading to profitable results.
Education and Experience:
- Four-year college degree, preferably in Business, Economics or Legal.
- Ten years of prior underwriting experience in middle market or large commercial casualty UW business.
Compensation:
For individuals assigned or hired to work in the location(s) indicated below, the base salary range is provided. Range is as of the time of posting. Position is incentive eligible.
- For Seattle: $166,900 - $259,095/year
- For Denver: $150,200 - $233,185/year
- For Phoenix: $129,300 - $200,798/year
Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long-term incentives) offered will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to geographic location, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications, talent availability & specialization as well as business needs. The above pay range may be modified in the future.
Arch is committed to helping employees succeed through our comprehensive benefits package that includes multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage; a competitive 401k with generous matching; PTO beginning at 20 days per year; up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer; basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability; Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks; Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement, Backup Child and Elder Care; and more. Click here to learn more on available benefits.
Do you like solving complex business problems, working with talented colleagues and have an innovative mindset? Arch may be a great fit for you. If this job isn’t the right fit but you’re interested in working for Arch, create a job alert! Simply create an account and opt in to receive emails when we have job openings that meet your criteria. Join our talent community to share your preferences directly with Arch’s Talent Acquisition team.
For Colorado Applicants - The deadline to submit your application is:
April 01, 2027
LOCATION:
14400 Arch Insurance Group Inc.
Position Summary:
Responsible for leading a team of underwriting professionals, as well as overseeing the technical underwriting and account management of Middle Market Property and Casualty accounts targeting the Real Estate, Hospitality, Manufacturing, and Healthcare industries. This role includes collaborating with retail brokers to attract and retain these accounts.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Lead a team of underwriting professionals to effectively manage a portfolio of new and renewal business in accordance with our strategy and profitability goals.
- Mentor and develop team members to profitably underwrite and manage their portfolio.
- Mentor and lead team in negotiating pricing, terms and conditions commensurate with risk quality and loss experience.
- Build and sustain meaningful broker relationships for given territory with consistent visibility and accessibility to these trading partners.
- Augment training conducted by Chief Underwriting Office to ensure team members are knowledgeable and capable in their respective roles.
- Effectively manage referrals from team members within your grant of underwriting authority in a decisive and timely fashion.
- Source and hire new employees as needed and consistently performance manage team members to develop their skills for larger responsibilities.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Ensure that underwriting decisions comply with our governance framework including underwriting authority, pricing tools and rules and regulations mandated by Department of Insurance personnel.
- Stay apprised of changing market conditions to both seize opportunities and/or minimize risk in alignment with profitability goals.
- In parallel with Distribution colleagues, represent Arch Underwriters, Inc. in a positive and professional manner while expecting the same from team members.
- Establish positive working relationships both externally with broker and insureds while also maintaining positive relationship with colleagues in Operations, Engineering and Claims to meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Motivate and inspire team members to be students of the package underwriting business while also modeling a culture where learning and development is core value.
- Communication & Presentation – ability to express ideas and messages in a clear and concise fashion both written and verbal.
- Influence Skills – ability to persuade and motivate others to be prepared and decisive in their day to day work.
- Leading Others – ability to effectively lead others and delegate assignments while holding people accountable for positive results.
- Technical Knowledge – have the requisite knowledge and skills to utilize pricing tools and underwriting authority to make informed and appropriate decisions leading to profitable results.
Education and Experience:
- Four-year college degree, preferably in Business, Economics or Legal.
- Ten years of prior underwriting experience in middle market or large commercial casualty UW business.
Compensation:
For individuals assigned or hired to work in the location(s) indicated below, the base salary range is provided. Range is as of the time of posting. Position is incentive eligible.
- For Seattle: $166,900 - $259,095/year
- For Denver: $150,200 - $233,185/year
- For Phoenix: $129,300 - $200,798/year
Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long-term incentives) offered will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to geographic location, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications, talent availability & specialization as well as business needs. The above pay range may be modified in the future.
Arch is committed to helping employees succeed through our comprehensive benefits package that includes multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage; a competitive 401k with generous matching; PTO beginning at 20 days per year; up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer; basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability; Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks; Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement, Backup Child and Elder Care; and more. Click here to learn more on available benefits.
Do you like solving complex business problems, working with talented colleagues and have an innovative mindset? Arch may be a great fit for you. If this job isn’t the right fit but you’re interested in working for Arch, create a job alert! Simply create an account and opt in to receive emails when we have job openings that meet your criteria. Join our talent community to share your preferences directly with Arch’s Talent Acquisition team.
For Colorado Applicants - The deadline to submit your application is:
April 01, 2027
LOCATION:
14400 Arch Insurance Group Inc.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in VP Operations
Frame your degree against specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree to relate directly to the role. A VP Operations petition is stronger when your academic background is in business administration, industrial engineering, or supply chain, not a loosely related field.
Search LCA filings by operations job codes
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by H-1B Labor Condition Application history for operations management SOC codes. This shows you which companies have actually sponsored similar roles, not just posted them.
Target companies above 25 employees
H-1B-dependent employers face stricter attestation requirements under DOL rules. Companies with fewer than 25 full-time employees in that classification are exempt, but large operations employers are almost always non-dependent and file more freely.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Run your job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation. VP Operations roles often fall at wage Level III or IV, and your offer must meet that threshold for the LCA to pass DOL certification.
Request premium processing before your start date
USCIS premium processing guarantees a decision within 15 business days. For VP-level hires with defined onboarding timelines, ask your employer to include Form I-907 in the initial I-129 filing so status delays don't push back your start.
Confirm your O*NET classification before the petition
Your employer's attorney will map your role to an O*NET occupation code. Review the O*NET profile for General and Operations Managers with your future employer to ensure your actual duties align, misalignment is a common RFE trigger for senior operations titles.
H-1B Visa VP Operations: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a VP Operations role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like business administration, operations management, or industrial engineering. Generalist executive roles can draw RFEs if the job description doesn't establish a direct connection between the duties and a specific degree field. A well-drafted job requirements section in the petition is critical.
How do I find employers with a real history of sponsoring VP Operations roles on H-1B?
Check DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data, which shows every H-1B filing by employer, job title, and location. Migrate Mate surfaces this data so you can filter for operations leadership roles specifically, rather than scanning raw government files. Companies with multiple LCA filings for senior operations titles are your strongest targets.
Can a VP Operations H-1B petition be filed as cap-exempt?
Only if the sponsoring employer qualifies for cap exemption, meaning it's a university, nonprofit research organization, or government research entity. Most private-sector employers hiring VP Operations candidates are cap-subject, so the role goes through the annual H-1B lottery. If you're currently in H-1B status with a different employer, a transfer doesn't require a new cap slot.
What happens to my H-1B status if my VP Operations role is eliminated or restructured?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new sponsoring employer and have a transfer petition filed. For VP-level roles, that timeline is tight given longer hiring cycles. Starting your job search before a layoff, and targeting companies with active H-1B filing histories, gives you the best chance of bridging status without a gap.
Is a master's degree required to sponsor a VP Operations position on H-1B?
A master's degree isn't required by law, but it strengthens the specialty occupation argument significantly. USCIS looks at whether a bachelor's degree in a specific field is the normal minimum for entry into the occupation. For VP Operations, a bachelor's plus substantial progressive experience in operations is typically sufficient, though the petition must document why the role genuinely requires that degree.