Director, Competitive Intelligence (Hybrid)
Role Overview
The Director, Competitive Intelligence will be responsible for leading internal and external research and competitive intelligence efforts to identify industry trends , market dynamics, and emerging risks as inputs into Selective's underwriting and product strategies and portfolio direction. This role will develop and lead a team that assesses the competitive landscape in support of strategic portfolio decision-making. This includes analyzing macro - level market, industry, agency , portfolio and customer data , deriving insights to provide research-based recommendations , while developing and maintaining the tools and processes needed to communicate actionable findings across the underwriting organization , including regular and ad-hoc intelligence reporting.
Collaboration with Underwriting Practices, Product, Market Segments, Actuarial, and regional leadership is a critical input to aligning findings with strategic priorities.
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Knowledge and Requirements
- Keeps abreast of industry emerging practice and best-in-class insurance market research initiatives and strategies.
- Ability to integrate critical information from many diverse areas, and communicate clearly and concisely.
- Inspires confidence in others and viewed as a team player to capture the trust and respect of stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to work with broad latitude for decision-making and priority setting while maximizing the talent of small flexible staff committed to a very high level of responsiveness, quality and service.
- Highly proficient written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships.
- Ability to make decisions and recommendations using information from numerous data sources
- Demonstrated ability to write and interpret business case documents to determine cost/benefit analysis.
- Proficient ability to multi-task and manage workflows to meet and exceed production and service expectations.
- Proficient ability to solve problems and make sound decisions.
- Capable of managing the position’s operational, administrative and supervisory duties.
- Must have valid state-issued driver’s license in good standing and be able to drive an automobile.
- Education and Experience
- College degree in Market Research, Business/Marketing, Risk Management, Data Science, or related field preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in market research and/or data analytics with strong analytical skills and ability to analyze data sets, diagnose opportunities, and convert results into business value statements.
- Significant proficiency with research methodologies/platforms and data visualization tools to communicate actionable results to wide audience
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- Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and 20 days of paid time off. Additional details about our total rewards package can be found by visiting our benefits page . The actual base salary is based on geographic location, and the range is representative of salaries for this role throughout Selective's footprint. Additional considerations include relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and business needs.
- Selective is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. That means we respect and value every individual’s unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives. We are committed to promoting a welcoming culture that celebrates diverse talent, individual identity, different points of view and experiences – and empowers employees to contribute new ideas that support our continued and growing success. Building a highly engaged team is one of our core strategic imperatives, which we believe is enhanced by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We expect and encourage all employees and all of our business partners to embrace, practice, and monitor the attitudes, values, and goals of acceptance; address biases; and foster diversity of viewpoints and opinions. For Massachusetts Applicants It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Selective Insurance provides property and casualty coverage to businesses, public entities, and individuals through independent agents.
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