Horace Mann is a purpose-driven company that is passionate about educators. Join our skilled and dynamic team as the VP Life to lead the Life Division with full responsibility for its strategic direction, management, and performance. This senior role is accountable for driving profitability, operational efficiency, and strategic alignment with overall company goals. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and P&L management skills to advance our Life Division's success.

Key Areas of Impact Include: 

Strategic Leadership & Management: Oversee all aspects of the Life Division, including New Business, Underwriting (UW), and Operations, ensuring optimal performance and alignment with business goals.
P&L Accountability: Manage the division’s profit and loss in coordination with the executive team to achieve targeted financial outcomes.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with the Board of Directors, CEO, corporate staff, and external stakeholders, representing the Life Division’s interests and ensuring seamless communication.
Strategy Development: Work closely with executive leadership to shape and implement company strategies that support annual profit and growth targets for the Life Division.
Operational Management: Drive day-to-day management of the Life Division, focusing on efficient business processes and fostering improvements across all Life functions.
Execution of Corporate Initiatives: Ensure effective execution of strategic and tactical initiatives, integrating corporate goals into division operations for cohesive performance.
Decision Making: Exercise strategic, operational, and administrative decision-making in response to evolving market conditions and internal dynamics.
Performance Reporting: Oversee the preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports to track the Life Division’s progress against goals.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
Extensive experience (10+ years) in a senior management role within the life insurance industry in mid-cap/large-cap size companies (or private equivalent).
Industry designations preferred.
Proven track record in managing P&L responsibilities and meeting profit and growth targets.
Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to drive operational improvements and align teams with strategic goals.
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience working alongside executive leadership and Board members.
Demonstrated expertise in managing large, cross-functional teams and leading organizational change.

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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.

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