SVP, Practice Leader Retiree Healthcare

Amwins•North Kingstown, RI

9d•$275,000 - $350,000•Remote

About The Position

Amwins Benefits, Retiree Healthcare (formerly AGBL) is conducting an executive search for an SVP & Practice Leader, Retiree Healthcare. Amwins Benefits, Retiree Healthcare is a full-service general agency with a comprehensive suite of third-party administrator (TPA) services. They leverage strong carrier relationships to manage retiree medical plans, voluntary benefits, and dependent eligibility audits. Their program development simplifies day-to-day carrier responsibilities, with operations based in North Kingstown, RI. Amwins Benefits, Retiree Healthcare is part of the Amwins Benefits Division, an operating company of Amwins Group. Amwins Group is a leading independent wholesale distributor of specialty insurance products in the United States, supporting retail insurance agents with property and casualty products, specialty benefit products, and administrative services. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Amwins Group has over 165 offices globally, manages over $45 billion in premium placements annually, and employs more than 8,100 people.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in employee benefits, with 5+ years focused on retiree healthcare (Medicare Advantage, EGWP, Group Supplement, or related products).
Ability to lead and develop sales and marketing teams.
Deep understanding of the labor union and/or public sector benefits market.
Strong carrier relationship management experience.
Excellent communication and executive presence; ability to represent the Amwins Benefits, Retiree Healthcare practice at the senior leadership level.
Experience in a carrier, TPA, broker/consultant, or benefits technology firm serving retirees.
Familiarity with Medicare regulatory landscape (CMS, Part D, EGWP compliance).
Existing relationships with union fund administrators, public sector HR/benefits directors, or retiree benefits consultants.

Responsibilities

Own the Retiree Healthcare P&L, including revenue growth, margin management, and financial reporting to division leadership.
Set annual growth targets and operating plans, accountable for segment performance.
Collaborate with Finance and GST on budgeting, forecasting, and business reporting.
Define and execute the go-to-market strategy for Retiree Healthcare, including target segments (labor unions, public sector, private sector), geographic priorities, and channel strategy.
Monitor competitive dynamics, regulatory changes, and Medicare market trends; translate into strategic adjustments.
Represent Amwins Benefits at industry events, conferences, and with key brokers and carrier partners.
Lead carrier relationship management for Group Medicare Advantage (MA/MA-PD), Part D EGWP, Group Medicare Supplement, and emerging retiree benefit products.
Drive annual carrier rebid processes to deliver cost savings and competitive product positioning for plan sponsors.
Partner with carriers to develop differentiated product offerings and preferred pricing for Amwins Benefits clients.
Build, support, and develop the Retiree Healthcare sales, sales support, and marketing teams.
Manage talent and build a high-performance culture.
Collaborate with the TPA operations leadership on shared technology direction and client service delivery.
Maintain an active market presence; personally engage key prospects and clients to model consultative selling and reinforce the Retiree Healthcare value proposition.
Serve as a visible leader and subject matter expert in the retiree healthcare market.
Collaborate closely with the Retiree Healthcare team leadership and Amwins Benefits GST (Group Support Team) on actuarial support, marketing, HR, and legal matters.
Partner with the Amwins Benefits Division President on strategy and communications.