Assistant Vice President, SME Underwriting

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Inviting applications for the role of Assistant Vice President, SME Underwriting 

In this role as an Underwriting Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will be responsible for driving growth (through continuous market penetration) of the Underwriting practice globally, with a specific focus on North America.  

You will achieve this by developing and executing strategies and tactics directly translatable into tangible benefits for the underwriting functions of insurance organisations. Your contributions will be broad, encompassing management consulting, leading or supporting the development of digital, AI and agentic capabilities, identifying market trends and opportunities, managing existing digital and non-digital assets and supporting the expansion of Genpact’s global presence within underwriting carriers. This role will be focused on P&C insurance markets with primary emphasis on commercial and specialty segments and secondary emphasis on Personal Lines.  Experience in Life and Broking organisations would be of additional benefit but is not a critical requirement.   

Some local and international travel will be required, constituting up to 35% of the role. Travel locations will primarily be within North America and occasionally other regions.  

The role requires a self-starter able to work under his/her own initiative, with marginal supervision. The role does not have supervisory responsibilities. The ability to work remotely in a collaborative manner across geographies and functions is critical.  

Responsibilities 

• Managing a portfolio of several Genpact’s Insurance Underwriting products/solutions. This aspect is similar to a Product Management role.   

• Co-managing (along with Genpact’s client relationship team) a portfolio of existing Genpact insurance underwriting clients.  

• Developing new products and solutions (or improving those in existence) organically or through external partnerships and collaborations with the objective that these solutions contribute towards transforming the insurance underwriting segment. 

• Developing and managing go-to-market strategies for assigned products and customer markets designed to achieve annual revenue and sales targets. 

• Participating and often leading responses to RFP’s and business proposals for potential and existing clients.  

• Providing thought leadership, market knowledge and a solutions-driven perspective to internal and external audiences regularly. 

Qualifications we seek in you! 

• Insurance experience in an Underwriting, Product Management, Business Development or similar role. 

• University degree or a relevant, commensurate alternative. 

• Thorough understanding and expertise in North America Commercial Specialty Insurance Underwriting and its ecosystem of supporting/regulatory organisations with particular focus on the differentiations between market niches such as small commercial, mid-market, specialty 

• Exposure to specialisms such as Lloyd’s market, Delegated Authority Underwriting and Multi-National programmes. 

• Exposure to and involvement with AI and Agentic accelerators in the Underwriting segment. 

• Evidence of previous involvement in significant transformation programmes. 

• Grasp of current market challenges, trends and opportunities 

• Experience, ability and comfort engaging with senior level insurance company executives. 

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. 

• Excellent presentation skills. 

• Ability to lead transformation programmes including leading and directing client workshops. 

• Hands on knowledge of MS Office. 

• Prior P&L responsibilities for insurance related products. 

• Lead generation  

Why join Genpact?  

• Be a transformation leader – Work at the cutting edge of AI, automation, and digital innovation  

• Make an impact – Drive change for global enterprises and solve business challenges that matter  

• Accelerate your career – Get hands-on experience, mentorship, and continuous learning opportunities  

• Work with the best – Join 140,000+ bold thinkers and problem-solvers who push boundaries every day  

• Thrive in a values-driven culture – Our courage, curiosity, and incisiveness - built on a foundation of integrity and inclusion - allow your ideas to fuel progress  

Come join the tech shapers and growth makers at Genpact and take your career in the only direction that matters: Up.  

Let’s build tomorrow together.  

 The approximate annual base compensation range for this position is [$170,000 to $175,000]. The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package plus benefits, will be determined by a number of factors which include but are not limited to the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities; geographic location; and internal equity 

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