Job Description
iA American Warranty Group is seeking a visionary Vice President of Data Strategy to lead our transformation into a digital-forward organization delivering integrated premium risk solutions. This executive will head the Decision Science team, driving enterprise-wide initiatives in business intelligence automation, predictive analytics, and data monetization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a data strategy aligned with digital transformation and growth goals. Collaborate with senior leadership to unlock data-driven innovation and monetization opportunities.
• Decision Science Oversight: Lead the deployment of advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and BI tools to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with actuarial, underwriting, claims, IT, and product teams to optimize data use across core functions.
• Analytics & BI: Champion the use of platforms like Power BI, Tableau, and Qlik Sense to deliver real-time insights and support strategic initiatives.
• Data Governance: Ensure data quality, compliance, and ethical use through robust governance frameworks.
• Innovation & Automation: Integrate AI and automation into workflows and explore strategic data partnerships.
• Customer Intelligence: Build personalized customer experiences using behavioral and telematics data.
• Talent Development: Promote data literacy and mentor analytics talent across the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Actuarial Science, or Business Administration; MBA or Master’s preferred.
• Actuarial credentials (ASA, FSA).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in data strategy or analytics, ideally within specialty insurance or automotive sectors.
• Expertise in Power BI, Tableau, and Qlik Sense.

Company
iA American Warranty, L.P.
Posting End Date
2025-08-22
About us
iA American Warranty LP, American Amicable Group of Companies, iA American Life Insurance Company and Industrial Alliance Portfolio Management LLC are all part of iA Financial Group, one of the largest insurance and wealth management groups in North America. In the last few years, iA American has been thoughtfully built by iA Financial Group through the acquisition of several US based entities. Our suite of products and services includes automotive protection packages, reinsurance options, dealer support, direct-to-consumer products, in-house administration, life insurance, progressive special markets, and more!
iA Financial Group is the fourth largest life and health insurance company in Canada and offers a wide range of products for all stages of life and to meet the needs of clients across its vast sales network. Founded in 1892, iA Financial Group’s stability and solidity make it an employer of choice that invests in its employees and their development over the long term. Our CEO Denis Ricard won #1 Insurance CEO in Canada from Glassdoor!
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Our differences make us unique, and even stronger. That’s why, at iA Financial Group, we are committed to supporting and celebrating diversity. We are continually building a team that is as diverse as the people and communities we serve. By combining our different ways of seeing and experiencing the world, we will always be stronger than the sum of our parts!
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• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a data strategy aligned with digital transformation and growth goals. Collaborate with senior leadership to unlock data-driven innovation and monetization opportunities.
• Decision Science Oversight: Lead the deployment of advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and BI tools to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with actuarial, underwriting, claims, IT, and product teams to optimize data use across core functions.
• Analytics & BI: Champion the use of platforms like Power BI, Tableau, and Qlik Sense to deliver real-time insights and support strategic initiatives.
• Data Governance: Ensure data quality, compliance, and ethical use through robust governance frameworks.
• Innovation & Automation: Integrate AI and automation into workflows and explore strategic data partnerships.
• Customer Intelligence: Build personalized customer experiences using behavioral and telematics data.
• Talent Development: Promote data literacy and mentor analytics talent across the organization