Manny Johl

Background

About Manny Johl

An accomplished leader with deep expertise across the full insurance value chain, from Underwriting and Business Development to Retention and Leadership. I specialize in Partnerships, Growth, and Strategy, having successfully built and managed high-impact relationships with some of the worlds most well known brands and over 60 insurance carriers across Personal, Commercial, and Cyber Insurance. My career is defined by identifying industry inefficiencies and regulatory challenges, and developing innovative solutions that streamline operations and drive significant growth for partners. Notable Achievements- Underwriting & Premium Expansion: Led underwriting & business development initiatives and grew premiums by over $250M, optimizing risk management while driving profitability- Scalable Distribution Leadership: Directed hyper-growth in distribution channels, successfully scaling revenue and expanding market share- Founding Team Member: Helped to establish and scale a Small-Medium Business (SMB) distribution platform, building a strong foundation for ongoing success- Strategic Deal-Making: Executed high-value partnerships with top-tier brands including Fifth Third Bank, BBVA Bank, loanDepot, United Wholesale Mortgage, AWS, Uber, and others- Investor & Advisor: Acted as an investor and strategic advisor to the CEO, providing critical insights on growth strategies, market expansion, and product innovation.