Sr Director Vertical Market
About The Position
LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Insurance vertical, we provide customers with solutions and decision tools that combine public and industry specific content with advanced technology and analytics to assist them in evaluating and predicting risk and enhancing operational efficiency. Our insurance risk solutions help drive better data-driven decisions across the insurance policy lifecycle €“ all while reducing risk. We are seeking a Senior Director to lead market strategy and innovation within our Auto Vertical, with a focus on underwriting and policy experience. This role will define how insurers leverage AI, data, and workflow transformation to evolve underwriting practices and customer experiences in personal lines auto insurance. You will shape market positioning, drive the innovation agenda, identify commercial partnerships and establish thought leadership across a rapidly changing ecosystem—working at the intersection of underwriting, technology, and data innovation. Preferred candidate will be hybrid in Alpharetta, GA.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in personal lines auto insurance
- Leadership experience in underwriting, product development, strategy or innovation
- Deep knowledge of auto underwriting workflows and policy lifecycle
- Critical thinker who enjoys solving complex problems
- Highly analytical, understands the technical side of auto insurance and leads problem solving from a data-driven basis
- Proven track record developing and executing market or product strategies
- Experience for achieving successful outcomes in complex, matrixed organizations
- Ability to travel 10-20%
Nice To Haves
- Experience with AI/ML in underwriting, pricing, or workflow automation
- Familiarity with external data ecosystems (3rd party data and vendors)
- Strong understanding of regulatory dynamics in auto insurance
- Strategic thinker who connects industry disruption to actionable business strategy
- Strong operator with a track record of execution and delivery
- Influential communicator, comfortable engaging executive stakeholders
- Collaborative leader who thrives across teams and functions
Responsibilities
- Lead Market Strategy & Positioning: Define and execute the market strategy for Auto Underwriting and Policy Experience. Shape positioning around AI-driven underwriting transformation and emerging data ecosystems. Understand industry trends, regulatory dynamics, and anticipate competitive shifts.
- Drive Innovation: Lead development of next-generation underwriting and policy experience solutions. Translate customer needs and market insights into product roadmaps and growth opportunities. Partner with product, analytics, and engineering teams to deliver differentiated offerings.
- Deliver Execution at Scale: Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives in a highly matrixed environment. Drive execution via leadership and accountability. Ensure delivery of measurable outcomes (delivery milestones, market readiness, adoption, market impact).
- Engage Customers & Influence the Market: Build relationships with senior leaders at auto insurers. Lead Voice of Customer efforts to inform strategy and product direction. Act as a trusted advisor on underwriting transformation and AI adoption.
Benefits
- This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.
- country specific benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
