VP, Business Development - Analytics & Innovation L&H

Role Overview 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. Key Responsibilities : Value‑Added Services Strategy and Execution 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. Business Development and Revenue Growth 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. Client Engagement and Thought Leadership 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. Cross‑Functional Collaboration 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. Innovation and Market Intelligence 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.