What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP, Business Development - Analytics & Innovation L&H position at Gen Re Corporation?
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General Re Corporation, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., is a holding company for global reinsurance and related operations, with more than 2,000 employees worldwide. It owns General Reinsurance Corporation and General Reinsurance AG, which conducts business as Gen Re.Gen Re delivers reinsurance solutions to the Life/Health and Property/Casualty insurance industries. Represented in all major reinsurance markets through a network of 38 offices, we have earned superior financial strength ratings from each of the major rating agencies.
Gen Re currently offers an excellent opportunity for a VP, Business Development - Analytics & Innovation in our Life Health North America Division to work remotely based out of our Stamford, CT office.
Role Description
Role Overview
The Vice President, Business Development – Analytics and Innovation is a business leader within the Client Solutions team responsible for driving new business growth through the development and expansion of value‑added services for reinsurance clients.
The role identifies market needs and opportunities and helps
shape analytics‑driven and underwriting‑enhancing
capabilities that differentiate the Reinsurer, deepen client partnerships, and
deliver measurable client outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Value‑Added Services Strategy and Execution
- Inform and advance the Reinsurer’s value-added services strategy by identifying opportunities where data, advanced analytics, automation, and underwriting innovation can materially improve client outcomes (e.g. risk selection, pricing, speed, consistency).
- Support
the broader Client Solutions team by executing the strategy for value‑added
services aligned with client needs and Reinsurer objectives.
- Translate complex technical capabilities into clear value propositions.
Business Development and Revenue Growth
- Originate, structure, and close new and expanded engagements with clients related to franchise and targeted solutions.
- Partner
with the Sales & Marketing team to integrate value‑added services into
broader client strategies and deal negotiations.
- Own assessment, including pricing and risk selection framework development, Cost-benefit analyses, and business plan development for value-added service and innovation opportunities.
Client Engagement and Thought Leadership
- Serve as a trusted advisor to client partners across underwriting, product, data, and innovation functions.
- Lead client-facing discussions on underwriting modernization, AI adoption, and data strategy.
- Represent the Reinsurer externally through industry forums, conferences, and client workshops.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate closely with the Reinsurer underwriting, pricing/products, sales and marketing, data science, and Ops/IT teams to shape market‑ready solutions.
- Influence roadmap prioritization by incorporating market feedback, commercial viability, and client impact.
Innovation and Market Intelligence
- Stay abreast of emerging trends in underwriting, analytics, AI/ML, data sources, and regulatory developments.
- Support pilot programs and proof‑of‑concepts with target clients.
Role Qualifications and Experience
- 10 years of experience in Life & Health reinsurance, direct insurance, or related financial services, with a strong foundation in underwriting innovation and analytics.
- Demonstrated
success in business development and client strategy roles.
- Deep
understanding of underwriting processes and how analytics, automation, or
decision‑support tools enhance risk assessment and business outcomes.
- Experience
working with data science, actuarial, or underwriting innovation teams.
- Proven
ability to communicate complex analytical and technical concepts to senior
executives and non‑technical audiences.
- Strong
track record of influencing internal stakeholders without direct
authority.
- Bachelor’s
degree required; advanced degree (FSA/ASA, MBA, data science, or related)
preferred.
- Willingness to travel as required.
- Strategic storytelling and value articulation.
- Underwriting and risk expertise.
- Analytics and technology fluency.
- Market insight and innovation mindset.
- Cross‑functional collaboration and influence.
Salary Range
155,000.00 - 259,000.00 USDThe annual base salary range posted represents a broad range of salaries around the US and is subject to many factors including but not limited to credentials, education, experience, geographic location, job responsibilities, performance, skills and/or training.
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General Reinsurance Corporation
400 Atlantic Street, 9th Floor
Stamford, CT 06901 (US)
At General Re Corporation, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. It is the General Re Corporation's continuing policy to afford equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including childbirth or related medical conditions), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, past or present disability , marital status, liability for service in the armed forces, veterans' status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In addition, Gen Re provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.