2nd Vice President, Research and Modeling - Personal Lines Insurance Job

Hartford, CT

 

Insurance Job Description

Our client is one of the leading insurance companies in the United States. Their superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns means security for their customers - and opportunities for their employees. Their work environment is one full of energy, and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference. They currently offer an opportunity to be part of their exciting culture. The 2VP, Research and Modeling is responsible for leading a team of technical professionals engaged in research, data mining and predictive modeling efforts. Through the work of this team, our client is able to identify profitable and unprofitable segments of the business for pricing, underwriting and marketing action. This position is also responsible for directing and managing the research team as they conduct exploratory research in concepts relatively new to the insurance industry, including lifecycle underwriting and lifetime value of a customer household. In this capacity, the 2nd VP, Research supports the achievement of profit, expense and business objectives of the business line.  

2nd VP Research & Modeling Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical leadership to the team.

  • Translate high-level business needs into appropriate analysis to deliver actionable results on a tight time frame.

  • Build and manage a strong analytics team. In this capacity, define positions, interview and select team members, establish performance metrics, challenge, mentor and coach staff.

  • Identify potential research areas and evaluate their usefulness.

  • Write detailed research reports for senior management review/action.

  • Manage multiple projects and all phases of a project.

  • Assist in implementation of results of analysis. Assistance to include working with internal support staff (e.g., technology staff, business centers, product management unit, finance, etc.) to ensure results are available to the end user.

  • Manage vendors [contracts, projects and performance].  

2nd VP Research & Modeling Qualifications:

  • Data Mining/predictive modeling experience.

  • Advanced degree (Ph. D. or MS) in Mathematics/Statistics/Engineering.

  • Clearly demonstrates specific knowledge requirements related to research and analysis.

  • Is action-oriented in approach to solving business problems. 

  • Ability to proactively recognize opportunities to achieve the best results. 

  • Solid strength in research leadership skills.

  • Ability to look at things in new and innovative ways to benefit the business and positively impact profitability and sales results. 

  • Ability to communicate, present ideas and give direction related to this function in a clear and effective manner. 

  • Set clear standards of performance, track, evaluate and effectively communicate feedback to others.

  • Commitment to excellence in research.

Please contact Scot Dickerson for immediate confidential consideration and additional details. If you would like to submit your resume for this insurance job, please click HERE and attach your resume as a Microsoft Word document.

Capstone Insurance Search Group is a search firm dedicated to the insurance industry. We work nationally with expertise that spans top executives, middle management and technical level positions. We can provide assistance with a variety of product lines to include Property and Casualty, Life, Health, Disability, Annuity and Pension. We will provide you with a service that is of the highest degree of confidentiality, professionalism and integrity.