Full-Time
Head of Insurance Solutions
North America
Posted on 12/13/2025
Barings
1,001-5,000 employees
Global asset manager across fixed income
No salary listed
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship
Boston, MA, USA + 2 more
More locations: Chicago, IL, USA | Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in insurance asset management or actuarial roles within an insurance company, consulting firm, asset manager, or investment bank—ideally with a track record of delivering innovative solutions.
- Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, or a related field; advanced degrees or professional designations (e.g., CFA, FSA) are a plus.
- Strong familiarity with current Insurance Asset Management trends and a desire to lead Barings’ continued growth in North America.
- Proven ability to translate complex analytical concepts and regulatory frameworks (e.g., RBC, NAIC ratings) into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated success in navigating global investment environments and coordinating across multiple teams and stakeholders.
- Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to engage senior clients, regulators, and internal leadership.
- Strong interpersonal presence and collaborative mindset, with a reputation for building trust and driving results.
- Experience enhancing portfolio analytics and tools to support business development and client delivery.
- Deep understanding of the insurance industry’s evolving needs, with strong connections and market awareness.
- Willingness to travel as needed to support client engagement and strategic initiatives across North America.
- Drive transformational outcomes for insurance clients by delivering high-impact, tailored investment solutions that tap into the full power of Barings—from our global investment desks and structuring experts to our Insurance Portfolio Management team and capital markets network.
- Lead strategic client engagement across North America, partnering with our Client Group to deepen relationships and unlock growth opportunities across Canada, the US, and Bermuda.
- Be the go-to expert for capital-efficient solutions, guiding insurers through evolving regulatory and accounting landscapes (RBC, NAIC, etc.) with confidence and clarity.
- Champion Barings’ insurance growth story, playing a key leadership role in expanding our footprint in North America while aligning with global initiatives across traditional and strategic channels.
- Elevate Barings’ insurance expertise by sharing insights, mentoring teams, and driving thought leadership through compelling presentations, white papers, and industry engagements.
Barings is a global asset management firm with over $421 billion in assets under management, serving institutional, insurance, and intermediary clients with flexible financing and investment solutions across public and private markets. It pools client money into funds and strategies and uses its research, underwriting, and global sourcing to invest in fixed income, real assets, and capital solutions, aiming to generate returns while managing risk. Its large size and backing from MassMutual give Barings broad resources and experience across both public and private markets, enabling a wide range of financing and investment options. The goal is to deliver excess returns for clients by leveraging its diversified platform and global reach.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
2015
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Barings backed StepStone's record $3.1B secondaries vehicle on March 31, 2026.
- Barings launched $300M farmland partnership with Homestead Capital USA.
- Barings opened Abu Dhabi office to expand Middle East presence in 2026.
What critics are saying
- Signature Bank collateral triggers real estate defaults in 6-12 months.
- Ares undercuts Barings in StepStone $3.1B deal, eroding market share.
- Barings BDC cuts dividends as income declines in 3-6 months.
What makes Barings unique
- Barings launched first infrastructure CLO at $508M in 2025.
- Barings committed up to $180M preferred equity to Pinion Insurance.
- Barings closed first private infrastructure deal with ACWA Power in Saudi Arabia.
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Company News
Carey Olsen's Cayman Islands finance team has advised Barings Portfolio Finance and other senior investors on the rated note feeder financing of StepStone Group's $3.1 billion structured solutions vehicle. The transaction closed on 31 March 2026. According to StepStone, the deal is the largest of its kind to date. The vehicle enables institutional investors to access the firm's secondaries platform through a flexible, capital-efficient solution. Ares Management Alternative Credit funds agreed to serve as primary capital provider, whilst Barings provided a substantial portion of the rated financing. Citi acted as structuring and placement agent. The Carey Olsen team comprised partner Dylan Wiltermuth and associate Catriona Severns, working alongside onshore counsel Cadwalader, Wickersham and Taft.
Barings and Homestead Capital USA have launched a $300 million asset-based finance investment partnership to expand loan origination in the US agricultural credit market. The arrangement will broaden Barings' access to agricultural investment opportunities whilst allowing Homestead to grow its loan portfolio. San Francisco-based Homestead manages $1.6 billion in credit and equity assets, providing capital solutions to farmers and agribusinesses. The partnership will extend coverage to regions including the Delta, Midwest, Mountain West, Pacific Northwest and Southwest, spanning commodity markets from row crops to permanent plantings. Homestead co-chief executive Gabe Santos said the firm has been building its credit capability for years. Managing director Burak Cetin said the partnership expands Barings' asset-based origination network into US agricultural markets.
Barings and Homestead Capital have closed a $300 million asset-based finance programme to expand agricultural lending across the United States. The partnership will broaden Barings' access to the agricultural credit market whilst enabling Homestead to increase loan origination in key regions. San Francisco-based Homestead manages $1.6 billion in equity and credit assets for institutional investors. Founded in 2012, the firm acquires, finances and manages farmland portfolios across the US. The forward flow arrangement will expand Homestead's lending footprint to include the Delta, Midwest, Mountain West, Pacific Northwest, Southeast and Southwest regions, covering staple row crops, specialty crops and permanent plantings. The partnership gives Barings access to differentiated opportunities within the $624.7 billion US agricultural credit market whilst expanding capital access for American farmers.
Barings, one of the world’s leading asset managers, today announced that it is supporting the launch of Pinion Insurance (“Pinion”) with a preferred equity c...
Barings has announced a preferred equity commitment of up to $180 million to support the launch of Pinion Insurance, a specialty insurance carrier. Pinion will provide insurance capacity for Managing General Agents across the US, UK and Europe, offering underwriting performance insights through proprietary technology. The investment comes through Barings' Capital Solutions platform, which invests across the capital structure. Michael Searles, Head of North America for Barings Capital Solutions, said the investment aligns with their approach to investing in specialty origination engines delivering diversified returns. Pinion's management team includes co-founders Neil McConachie as Group Chief Executive Officer, Philip Vandonick as Group Chief Underwriting Officer, and Laura Baird as Group Chief Technology Officer. The transaction builds on Barings' five-year track record in Property & Casualty insurance investing.