VP, Business Development - Analytics & Innovation L&H

Gen Re Corporation • Stamford, CT

2d • Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• Willingness to travel as required.

Nice To Haves

• advanced degree (FSA/ASA, MBA, data science, or related) preferred
• Strategic storytelling and value articulation.
• Underwriting and risk expertise.
• Analytics and technology fluency.
• Market insight and innovation mindset.
• Cross‑functional collaboration and influence.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior