Closer to a pricing and underwriting partner than a capital-risk role because the mandate is live product performance, risk selection, and market execution rather than ORSA or capital strategy.
Executive P&C leadership role in Illinois overseeing North American pet insurance products, pricing, underwriting, actuarial analytics, and regulatory compliance. The VP will lead product strategy, profitable growth, underwriting governance, and cross-functional teams, with a disclosed base salary of $195,000-$275,000 plus bonus and equity eligibility.
Requirements
Must have
Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Risk Management, Business, Data Science, or related quantitative discipline
Associate or Fellow designation from SOA or CAS
10+ years of insurance industry experience with significant responsibility in product management, underwriting, pricing, actuarial analysis, or insurance operations
Minimum 7 years of progressive leadership experience in product, underwriting, or insurance management roles
Demonstrated experience developing insurance products, underwriting guidelines, and pricing strategies
Experience with insurance regulatory filings, rate development, and form management
Strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of personal lines, property & casualty insurance, and risk management principles
Proven success leading cross-functional initiatives within matrix organizations
Nice to have
Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent)
Experience in pet insurance, affinity insurance, or specialty insurance products
Experience working with MGA, carrier, and reinsurance partner models
Knowledge of predictive analytics, advanced pricing methodologies, and data-driven underwriting strategies
Skills & Domain
ToolsExcel
DomainProduct management and developmentUnderwriting philosophy and guidelinesPricing strategies and actuarial analysisRegulatory filings and rate developmentPersonal lines property & casualty insurance