VP - Business Development Actuary/Insurance Professional
A high-growth, specialized consulting firm is seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Business Development Executive to join its leadership ranks. This is a unique opportunity for a senior professional within the insurance or actuarial space (Life, Health, or P&C) to step into a client-facing, revenue-driving role with the flexibility to shape and grow a niche advisory practice.
The Opportunity
This role is designed for a commercially minded executive who brings deep industry expertise and a track record of building relationships, originating revenue, and positioning consulting or advisory services. You will take ownership of developing a targeted go-to-market strategy, identifying high-value opportunities, and partnering with internal subject matter experts to deliver impactful solutions to insurance carriers, reinsurers, and related organizations.
Whether your background is in actuarial, underwriting, finance, product, or risk, success in this position hinges on your ability to translate technical knowledge into market-facing solutions and drive business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Originate and develop new client relationships across the insurance ecosystem
- Identify and define a profitable niche offering (e.g., pricing optimization, medical economics, risk adjustment, underwriting transformation, capital strategy, etc.)
- Drive the full business development lifecycle, from prospecting through deal close
- Partner with consulting teams to craft tailored solutions and deliver high-impact engagements
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders (C-suite, VP-level) within client organizations
- Contribute to the firm's broader growth strategy, brand positioning, and market presence
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in the insurance or actuarial industry (Life, Health, or P&C)
- Proven success in business development, client origination, or revenue generation
- Strong professional network within carriers, consulting firms, or adjacent service providers
- Ability to commercialize technical expertise into client-facing offerings
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to build and scale a niche practice area
- Actuarial credentials (ASA/FSA/ACAS/FCAS) or equivalent industry expertise are highly valued but not required
Why Join
- Platform to build and lead your own specialized consulting vertical
- Highly competitive compensation model with strong upside tied to performance
- Access to established delivery teams, infrastructure, and brand credibility
- Collaborative, growth-oriented environment with executive-level visibility
- Flexibility to focus on the market segments and solutions where you bring the most value
This is an ideal role for a senior insurance professional who enjoys being client-facing, strategic, and commercially driven, and is looking for a platform to expand their impact beyond traditional execution roles.
If you're interested in leveraging your expertise to build something scalable and high-impact, this opportunity offers the autonomy and support to do just that.
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