About this role
Description
- We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced insurance professional to join the Vendor Relationships & Solutions team in the role of Assistant Director in Personal Lines Auto Product. In this role you will be responsible for advancing third-party data strategy, focusing on deploying and optimizing use of third-party data solutions to achieve desired business outcomes. The ideal candidate has experience in vendor management practices as well as a working knowledge of third party data used in the management of auto insurance products.
Key responsibilities of this role will include:
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Build strong relationships with vendor partners, ensuring effective communication and collaboration for high-quality service and support
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Develop and build deep knowledge of third-party data, acting as a subject-matter expert
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Recommend opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness of current portfolio of solutions, and drive sophistication in use of third-party data products
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Identify potential vendors, conduct research, evaluate capabilities, and make recommendations for vendor selection to meet business needs
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Maintain effective communication with internal stakeholders to incorporate feedback and business need requests into third-party data strategy and roadmap, as well as escalate issues and concerns to vendors in a timely manner
The ideal candidate will have:
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Knowledge of Personal Lines auto insurance products and third-party data solutions
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Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
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Experience with procurement processes and contract management
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Strong understanding of vendor management principles and practices
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Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI, and data analysis software (e.g., SAS, SQL, Snowflake)
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in business, economics, or other quantitative field
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Minimum 6 years, typically 8 years or more of relevant work experience
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Master's degree beneficial
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Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis software (eg, SAS, Access)
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Must have good planning, organizational, analytical, decision making and communication skills
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Experience managing projects preferred