VP Life & Retirement Product at Horace Mann Agent

Plano, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Product Strategy, Market Research, Regulatory Compliance, Communication, Relationship Building, Consultative Skills, Decision Making, Financial Acumen, Team Culture, Mentoring, Coaching, Performance Management, Product Development, Strategic Thinking, Influencing

Industry

Insurance

Description

Horace Mann is a purpose-driven company that is passionate about educators. The Vice President, Life & Retirement (L&R) Product leads the strategic development, enhancement, and execution of the L&R product portfolio. This role is responsible for driving a comprehensive product strategy roadmap that delivers multi-year profit and growth objectives while ensuring all products meet market expectations and adhere to regulatory requirements. The VP oversees the creation and management of product specifications for both new and existing offerings and plays a central role in organizational strategy execution. Key Responsibilities Lead the development and delivery of the L&R product strategy roadmap to achieve long-term profit and growth targets. Oversee the development, maintenance, and enhancement of product specifications for all new and existing life and retirement products. Ensure product offerings align with competitive market trends, customer needs, and regulatory standards. Direct research initiatives, including comprehensive market benchmarking, to inform product design, positioning, and competitiveness. Guide insights that enhance new product development and strengthen the positioning of existing products. Ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality completion of product operational activities—including regulatory filings, compliance reviews, prospectus development, and related documentation. Partner with legal, compliance, and regulatory affairs to evaluate and prepare for legislative or regulatory changes. Work collaboratively with L&R leadership and key internal partners—Marketing, Distribution, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and others—to set sales objectives and support successful product execution. Provide product subject-matter expertise and training support to internal teams. Help promote product visibility and drive effective product line sales strategies across distribution channels. Provide strong people leadership through mentoring, coaching, performance management, and development planning. Foster a high-performing, collaborative team culture aligned with organizational values. Support the effective implementation, integration, and execution of organizational strategic and tactical initiatives across the enterprise. Additional Information Periodic travel may be required. Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree required. Actuarial designation, MBA, and/or FINRA licensure preferred. Experience 10+ years of experience in the insurance or financial services industry. 5+ years of management experience. Expertise in life or retirement products; experience with both preferred. Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, insurance product structures, and related actuarial concepts. Experience with the 403(b)/tax-exempt market preferred. Competencies & Skills Demonstrated leadership with a track record of strong results. Executive presence with well-developed business and financial acumen. Strategic thinker with strong consultative and decision-making skills. Strong communication and relationship-building abilities. Ability to influence and partner effectively across all levels of the organization. Pay Range: Salary is commensurate to experience, location, etc. #VIZI #LI-LM1 Horace Mann was founded in 1945 by two Springfield, Illinois, teachers who saw a need for quality, affordable auto insurance for teachers. Since then, we’ve broadened our mission to helping all educators protect what they have today and prepare for a successful tomorrow. And with our broadened mission has come corporate growth: We serve more than 4,100 school districts nationwide, we’re publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: HMN) and we have more than $12 billion in assets. We’re motivated by the fact that educators take care of our children’s future, and we believe they deserve someone to look after theirs. We help educators identify their financial goals and develop plans to achieve them. This includes insurance to protect what they have today and financial products to help them prepare for their future. Our tailored offerings include special rates and benefits for educators. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status For applicants that are California residents, please review our California Consumer Privacy Notice All applicants should review our Horace Mann Privacy Policy

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Responsibilities

The VP Life & Retirement Product leads the strategic development and execution of the product portfolio, ensuring alignment with market expectations and regulatory requirements. This role involves overseeing product specifications and collaborating with various internal partners to achieve sales objectives and support product execution.