VP Auto Risk Management / Insurance Product Leader

Gallagher•Rolling Meadows, IL

About The Position

At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it’s our purpose. Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people’s lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership—and that’s exactly what you’ll find here. We’re a team of fast-paced fixers, empathetic experts, and outcomes drivers — people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well. Whether you're managing claims, supporting clients, or improving processes, you’ll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence. Here, you’ll be supported by a culture that values teamwork, encourages curiosity, and celebrates the impact of your work. Because when you’re here, you’re part of something bigger. You’re part of a team that shows up, stands together, and leads with purpose. Overview Are you ready to shape the future of commercial auto risk management? At Gallagher Bassett, we’re looking for a driven individual to lead the way in developing innovative solutions that make a real difference for our clients and the industry. This is your chance to work with market leaders, collaborate with internal teams and external partners, and be at the center of expanding on the success of our auto business. How you'll make an impact In this role, you’ll be shaping our auto business and be at the forefront of creating and implementing cutting-edge risk management solutions in the commercial auto space. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, including our global and regional CEOs, to shape strategies and identify market opportunities and cross functional teams, internal and external, to realize these opportunities to help us stay ahead in a competitive market. Your day-to-day will involve: Developing, refining our global auto risk management strategy including direction of solution offerings, pricing strategy, and market positioning. Keeping up with commercial auto risk management markets and technologies, insuring we continue to provide industry leading value. Idealizing, designing and refining solutions that address current and anticipated client challenges. Collaborating with teams to bring these solutions to life and ensure they deliver market leading value. Supporting sales and marketing efforts to grow our client base and expand our market share.

Requirements

Requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Strong problem-solving mindset.
Analytical capabilities to turn complex data into actionable insights.
Ability to manage large, complex programs from concept to execution.
Strong communications skills (verbal and written) to inspire and gain strategic alignment across a broad range of internal and external constituents.
A deep understanding of markets and a passion for staying ahead of industry trends.
Auto Insurance claims knowledge.

Responsibilities

Developing, refining our global auto risk management strategy including direction of solution offerings, pricing strategy, and market positioning.
Keeping up with commercial auto risk management markets and technologies, insuring we continue to provide industry leading value.
Idealizing, designing and refining solutions that address current and anticipated client challenges.
Collaborating with teams to bring these solutions to life and ensure they deliver market leading value.
Supporting sales and marketing efforts to grow our client base and expand our market share.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
Life and accident insurance
401(K) and Roth options
Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program