Overview of the role:
Join us at PolicyMe! We’re a remote-first, Toronto-based startup modernizing life insurance, and we’d like your help. Life insurance is a $1T industry that has remained largely unchanged for decades, and we are in the process of changing that.
PolicyMe is looking to expand into additional insurance product lines and additional markets. To help lead this growth, PolicyMe is seeking a motivated VP or Director of Insurance to join our team! We are open to either a VP or Director-level role, based on experience.
As a subject matter expert for our products, you will play a pivotal role in developing and ensuring the success of insurance products. This is an opportunity to truly own something from beginning to end, building and supporting products that will be used by a large customer base and truly change the way that customers buy insurance. If you are motivated by the opportunity to lead, innovate and shape the future of insurance, we would like to hear from you.
Reports To: VP Product / CEO depending on experience
What you’ll be doing:
- User-Centric Product Development: Spearhead the creation of innovative insurance products through extensive user research. Identify and integrate features that resonate with consumers, owning redefining the design and delivery of insurance products.
- Go-to-Market Strategy Development: Own crafting and implementing Go-To-Market strategies for new products, focusing on market potential and revenue generation. Collaborate closely with the marketing team to strategically position our products in a competitive landscape.
- Advanced Data Analysis: Utilize cutting-edge analytics to identify market trends, anticipate customer behaviors, and shape product strategies. Ensure our products are not only competitive but also set new industry standards.
- Strategic Pricing and Bundling: Support our insurance carrier partners in performing in-depth pricing analysis to develop innovative pricing models and bundling strategies. Align these with customer needs and market opportunities to enhance product appeal and maximize revenue.
- Insurance Product Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert on our insurance offerings. Provide essential guidance and strategic insights to Marketing, Sales, and other key stakeholders.
- Collaborative Product Roadmap Development: Work alongside insurance carrier partners and senior leadership to establish and evolve a visionary product roadmap.
What We Are Looking For:
- Must Have Strong Life Insurance Industry Experience: You possess a comprehensive understanding of the life and health insurance landscape, backed by considerable experience in the industry. You’re adept at managing the full lifecycle of life and health insurance products, showcasing your deep sector knowledge.
- Strategy and execution: You are someone who can come up with the strategy but also execute on it. As a nimble team, you will be in charge of both components.
- Proven Problem-Solving Skills: You excel at structuring ambiguous problems and transforming ideas into actionable projects, from concept to deployment. Your problem-solving abilities enable you to navigate complex challenges effectively.
- Exceptional collaboration skills: You have high emotional intelligence and can "be the glue" between many different stakeholders in the organization.
- Strong Communication Skills: You possess the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and adjust your communication to diverse audiences. Skilled in leading conversations and listening, you’re adept at managing stakeholder expectations and seeking assistance when necessary.
- Analytical Mindset: Comfortable with data analysis, you have the ability to structure data and conduct insightful analyses to inform key decisions.
- Technical Curiosity: While a technical background isn’t required, a natural curiosity about technical aspects and a willingness to delve into complex topics are valued.
Why join us:
- Generous PTO - 20 vacation days
- Access to stock options and a comprehensive benefits plan
- A remote-first team with company paid, in-person socials and the option to work from our Toronto-based office
- Resources to help your professional development, including an L&D budget, performance reviews twice a year and ongoing feedback to ensure you reach your highest potential
- Work with an empathetic, high-performing team in a flexible, results-oriented environment
About PolicyMe:
PolicyMe is a Venture-Backed InsurTech startup on a mission to put families first, protecting them with the honest and uncomplicated life insurance they deserve. Through technology, PolicyMe is streamlining the traditional insurance process, removing barriers and inefficiencies to deliver a fully-underwritten life insurance policy that families deserve but with fewer steps and lower costs. PolicyMe makes it easy to get a quote and apply for term life insurance online in 20 minutes or less. Since our launch in 2018, we have grown exponentially, selling over $1 billion in life insurance coverage to Canadians.
PolicyMe was also most recently voted as one of Canada’s 50 Most Impactful Companies of 2021, and has been mentioned in BetaKit, National Post, the Global & Mail, Global News and more. If you’re interested in being considered for this opportunity, please submit a resume.
Commitment to Equal Opportunity:
PolicyMe is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
