About this role

Set and execute Guardian’s Life Insurance business development and specialty markets strategy
Drive growth into new strategic markets
Own go-to-market strategy with strong alignment across functions
Maintain product positioning and brand
Partner with product management and underwriting leaders
Lead expansion into strategic and specialty markets
Leverage transformational enablement for future-ready growth
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives

10+ years of experience in Life Insurance, business development, distribution strategy, or specialty markets
5+ years in executive or senior enterprise leadership roles
Deep expertise in Life Insurance products, underwriting and pricing dynamics, dividends, and regulatory frameworks
Demonstrated success driving growth, market expansion, and distribution productivity
Experience leading through senior leaders in highly matrixed organizations
Strong strategic and financial judgment grounded in long-term enterprise performance
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred

Head of Individual Life Business Development – Specialty Markets

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