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For over 50 years, AmeriLife has been a leader in the development, marketing and distribution of annuity, life and health insurance solutions for those planning for and living in retirement.
Associates get satisfaction from knowing they provide agents, marketers and carrier partners the support needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry.
Job Summary
As a key member of the product development team, the Vice President, Health Product Innovation will lead the creation and launch of market-leading proprietary health and simplified issue life insurance products. You’ll collaborate with insurance carriers, distribution partners, and internal stakeholders to bring new product concepts to life – from idea to execution. The role blends strategic insight, creativity, and technical expertise to shape solutions that address market gaps and exceed expectations of agents and consumers alike.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Carrier Engagement: Lead strategic discussions with carrier partners to uncover product development or enhancement opportunities.
- Sales Alignment: Collaborate with top sales leaders to ensure product features and positioning meet the evolving needs of the field.
- Market Intelligence: Serve as the in-house expert on market conditions, competitive products, and emerging trends across Medicare supplement, Critical Illness, Final Expense, Term Life and other complementary health or simplified issue life products.
- Pricing Strategy: Partner with carriers and consulting actuaries to pricing products, build financial models, and assess key actuarial assumptions.
- Product Design Leadership: Own the end-to-end product design process including ideation, design, competitive analysis, sales positioning target customer profiling, and agent experience.
- Field-Driven Iteration: Incorporate field feedback to refine product designs and improve market competitiveness.
- Innovation Monitoring: Identify and assess innovative market trends and emerging opportunities.
What Makes This Role Exciting
- Innovation-Driven: Freedom to bring creative ideas to life in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
- Strategic Impact: Work directly with senior leadership and influence high-impact decisions.
- Diverse Exposure: Gain deep insights into multiple distribution channels and sales strategies.
- Job Satisfaction: Work with a team of industry experts and be part of Amerilife which was certified as a Great Place to Work in 2025.
Ideal Candidate Characteristics
- Curious & Creative: Always looking for hidden insights in data and industry patterns to generate fresh product and process ideas.
- Collaborative Leader: Works effectively across cross-functional teams and builds trust with carriers and distribution partners.
- Execution-Oriented: Has a strong sense of ownership and accountability for the overall success of new product launches—driving everything from product design and pricing to agent experience, feedback loops, and positioning that turns good ideas into winning, scalable solutions.
- Detail-Oriented: Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for attention to detail.
- Ownership Mentality: Committed to delivering high-quality results.
- Tech-Savvy: Coding experience is a plus.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Finance, or a related field.
- FSA preferred.
- 7+ years of insurance experience with a focus on one or more of the following products: Medicare supplement, Critical Illness, Final Expense, Term Life, Dental, Vision and Hearing
- Strong background in product development, pricing, and competitive analysis.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
At AmeriLife, you're not just designing products; you're shaping the future of retirement solutions. Ready to make an impact? Apply now and take the next step in your actuarial career!