Regional Business Development Lead

4 weeks ago


Houston, Texas, United States Descartes Underwriting Full time

About Descartes Underwriting

Descartes Underwriting is a leading provider of parametric insurance solutions for weather and climate-related risks. Our team of industry experts and scientists utilize machine learning and real-time monitoring from satellite imagery and IoT to deliver underwriting excellence.

Your Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Regional Business Development Lead to join our team in Texas. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for leading regional business development activities and expanding our corporate broker network in the North American market.

Key Responsibilities

  • Expand our corporate broker network in the North American market and build strong relationships to generate new opportunities and secure renewals;
  • Develop and promote the value proposition of our parametric products as a proactive element within brokers' strategic toolkit;
  • Understand and identify North American market needs for parametric offerings to generate meaningful business opportunities;
  • Represent Descartes Underwriting externally at broker-client and industry meetings and events, including occasional public speaking engagements;
  • Develop and adapt sales and marketing strategies (including digital) for the North American market.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in the North American Property & Casualty insurance market in a business development and/or underwriting capacity;
  • Candidates with experience from a brokerage firm or underwriting company are highly preferred;
  • Fluency in English (written and verbal communication) is required, and a good command of one additional language (e.g. Spanish) is valued;
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, strong consultative selling skills with a focus on problem-solving, and strong analytical capabilities and financial acumen are essential.

About You

We are looking for a results-oriented, high-energy individual with a strong entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for helping businesses and communities build resilience to climate change. If you are a motivated and experienced business development professional with a strong track record of success in the North American insurance market, we encourage you to apply.



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