Senior Director, Auto Vertical Market – Underwriting & Policy Experience
About the Business
LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Insurance vertical, we provide customers with solutions and decision tools that combine public and industry specific content with advanced technology and analytics to assist them in evaluating and predicting risk and enhancing operational efficiency. Our insurance risk solutions help drive better data-driven decisions across the insurance policy lifecycle €“ all while reducing risk. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at the link below. https://risk.lexisnexis.com/insurance
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Director to lead market strategy and innovation within our Auto Vertical, with a focus on underwriting and policy experience. This role will define how insurers leverage AI, data, and workflow transformation to evolve underwriting practices and customer experiences in personal lines auto insurance.
You will shape market positioning, drive the innovation agenda, identify commercial partnerships and establish thought leadership across a rapidly changing ecosystem—working at the intersection of underwriting, technology, and data innovation.
Preferred candidate will be hybrid in Alpharetta, GA
Responsibilities
Lead Market Strategy & Positioning
Define and execute the market strategy for Auto Underwriting and Policy Experience
Shape positioning around AI-driven underwriting transformation and emerging data ecosystems
Understand industry trends, regulatory dynamics, and anticipate competitive shifts
Drive Innovation
Lead development of next-generation underwriting and policy experience solutions
Translate customer needs and market insights into product roadmaps and growth opportunities
Partner with product, analytics, and engineering teams to deliver differentiated offerings
Deliver Execution at Scale
Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives in a highly matrixed environment
Drive execution via leadership and accountability
Ensure delivery of measurable outcomes (delivery milestones, market readiness, adoption, market impact)
Engage Customers & Influence the Market
Build relationships with senior leaders at auto insurers
Lead Voice of Customer efforts to inform strategy and product direction
Act as a trusted advisor on underwriting transformation and AI adoption
Requirements
10+ years of experience in personal lines auto insurance
Leadership experience in underwriting, product development, strategy or innovation
Deep knowledge of auto underwriting workflows and policy lifecycle
Critical thinker who enjoys solving complex problems
Highly analytical, understands the technical side of auto insurance and leads problem solving from a data-driven basis
Proven track record developing and executing market or product strategies
Experience for achieving successful outcomes in complex, matrixed organizations
Ability to travel 10-20%
Preferred
Experience with AI/ML in underwriting, pricing, or workflow automation
Familiarity with external data ecosystems (3rd party data and vendors)
Strong understanding of regulatory dynamics in auto insurance
What Sets You Apart
Strategic thinker who connects industry disruption to actionable business strategy
Strong operator with a track record of execution and delivery
Influential communicator, comfortable engaging executive stakeholders
Collaborative leader who thrives across teams and functions
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