7XXW8R95 | Vice President of Business U.S. Life Insurance (InsurTech Expansion)

7XXW8R95 | Vice President of Business U.S. Life Insurance (InsurTech Expansion)

Job Openings 7XXW8R95 | Vice President of Business U.S. Life Insurance (InsurTech Expansion)

About the job 7XXW8R95 | Vice President of Business U.S. Life Insurance (InsurTech Expansion)

Location: Silicon Valley, CA
Employment Type: Full-time
Languages: English & Chinese (both required)
Travel: Regular travel between the U.S. and China
Work Authorization: Must already have U.S. work eligibility

About the Role

A publicly listed company is incubating a new InsurTech initiative and seeking an experienced Vice President of Business to lead its U.S. life insurance market expansion . This role is ideal for a senior leader with deep knowledge of the American life insurance ecosystem and strong experience in agency/broker distribution channels.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development and market expansion for the U.S. life insurance segment
• Build strategic partnerships with life insurance carriers, MGAs, IMOs/FMOs, and independent agents
• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies across product, distribution, and marketing
• Establish and scale agency or brokerage networks from the ground up
• Drive growth initiatives across the liability side and marketing side of the U.S. life insurance market
• Collaborate with cross-border teams and support organizational setup in the U.S.
• Represent the company in industry events and maintain strong relationships across the ecosystem

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in U.S. life insurance (carrier, brokerage, IMO/FMO, MGA, or agency background)
• Deep understanding of the U.S. life insurance market, including distribution and regulatory frameworks
• Strong experience in agent distribution systems or insurance brokerage operations
• Proven track record in market expansion, partnership building, and business development
• Fluent in English and Chinese; strong cross-cultural communication skills
• Based in Silicon Valley or willing to relocate/travel frequently
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required
• Chinese American candidates strongly preferred

Ideal Candidate

• Entrepreneurial, proactive, and comfortable in zero-to-one environments
• Strong network with U.S. life insurers and agent channels
• Able to drive strategic initiatives while executing hands-on in a startup setting
• Passionate about digital transformation and InsurTech innovation