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National Life Group · 11 hours ago

Director, Business Insights

Montpelier, VT

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$131K/yr - $192K/yr

8+ years exp

National Life Group is one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies, and they are seeking a visionary leader to head their analytics function. This role involves transforming data into actionable insights, enhancing decision-making, and leading a high-performing analytics team to drive business performance across life and annuity operations.

Health CareInsuranceLife Insurance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead and execute an analytics strategy that defines how life & annuity operations will use data and analytics to drive decision-making, improve efficiency, reduce risk, enhance customer experience, and gain competitive advantage

Identify performance drivers, anticipate trends, identify risks and guide life & annuity operations by delivering complex models/solutions that support scenario planning and allow for an objective assessment of strategic decisions

Develop a deep understanding of business needs in close collaboration with senior business leaders

Empower stakeholders to take specific action by crafting compelling data narratives that unveil hidden truths

Collaborate with data engineering and data governance to drive continuous improvement focused on enhancing data continuity, accuracy, and value

Elevate the analytical capabilities of the team through coaching, mentoring, and demonstrating more advanced analytical solutions

Qualification

Data AnalyticsLife Insurance KnowledgePredictive ModelingTeam LeadershipData StorytellingStatistical ProgrammingData VisualizationRisk ManagementData Literacy PromotionStrategic LeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related quantitative field

8+ years of experience in data analytics, actuarial analysis, or business intelligence, with at least 4 years in the life insurance or broader financial services industry

Deep understanding of life & annuity products, underwriting, claims, risk management, and customer lifecycle dynamics

3+ years in a management or strategic leadership role, leading analytics teams and cross-functional initiatives

Proficiency in analytics and statistical programming tools, experience with data visualization platforms predictive modeling software

Demonstrated ability to use data to drive insights around profitability, risk mitigation, and customer value in an insurance context

Strong track record of building, mentoring, and managing high-performing analytical teams

Excellent communication and data storytelling skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and bridge the gap between technical and business stakeholders

Passion for cultivating a data-driven culture and promoting data literacy within a traditional industry environment

Preferred

Master's degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Data Science, Actuarial Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or Business Analytics) or an MBA with a strong focus on analytics

Experience with advanced modeling techniques including predictive analytics, machine learning, or AI applied to life insurance use cases (e.g., underwriting automation, claims fraud detection, customer churn prediction)