Director, Marketing and Product Development

Chubb; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Chubb Benefits, a Chubb Company, seeks a Director of Marketing and Product Development to lead strategy, development, and execution of group life and disability product portfolio. This role provides leadership for product innovation, competitive positioning, market analysis, and go-to-market execution across voluntary and employer-paid benefits.

The ideal candidate will partner across the enterprise to support product strategy, distribution, implementation, training, and ongoing portfolio

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in product development and/or product management in the worksite or voluntary supplemental benefits market, specifically life and disability.
• Demonstrated experience leading product strategy, launches, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience supporting distribution, marketing, implementation, and training efforts.
• Familiarity with reviewing, interpreting, and drafting life and health policy forms and state filings.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead market intelligence, competitive benchmarking, and strategic recommendations for group life and disability marketplace.
• Design, enhancement, and launch of innovative, competitive, and profitable products that meet market needs.
• Develop product messaging, positioning, and collateral to support sales and market differentiation.
• Collaborate with distribution, underwriting, operations, and stakeholders to support large opportunities and effective sales execution.
• Establish product training strategies, onboarding materials, and ongoing education for internal teams and distribution partners.
• Ensure smooth product implementation and governance across product processes.
• Represent Chubb Benefits externally with professionalism and market credibility.
• Provide subject matter expertise and strategic leadership to guide priorities and mentor team members.

Skills

Product strategy leadership

Competitive analysis

Market positioning

Product development

Cross-functional collaboration

Training development

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Chubb Benefits, a Chubb Company, is seeking a Director of Marketing and Product Development to join our fast-paced, high energy, growing company. We are proud of our tradition of success in the insurance industry of over 100 years. Come join our team of hard-working, talented professionals!

Job Summary

Director of Marketing and Product Development will lead strategy, development, and execution of Chubb's group life and disability product portfolio. This role provides leadership for product innovation, competitive positioning, market analysis, and go-to-market execution across voluntary and employer-paid group life and disability benefits. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of the group and worksite supplemental benefits market and a strong understanding of how life and disability products fit within the broader employee benefits landscape. This leader will partner across the enterprise to support product strategy, distribution, implementation, training, and ongoing portfolio management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and Execute Competitive Analysis & Product Strategy - Own market intelligence, competitive benchmarking, and strategic recommendations to strengthen Chubb Benefit's position in the group life and disability marketplace
• Drive Product Development and Innovation – Lead the design, enhancement, and launch of innovative, competitive, and profitable group life and disability products that meet market needs and support business growth
• Oversee Product Positioning and Marketing Support –Develop product messaging, positioning, and collateral to support sales, distribution, and market differentiation
• Partner with Distribution and Sales Enablement - Collaborate with distribution, underwriting, operations, and other stakeholders to support large opportunities, custom benefit solutions, and effective sales execution
• Assist With Product Training and Onboarding - Establish product training strategies, onboarding materials, and ongoing education to ensure internal teams and distribution partners are equipped for success
• Support Product Implementation and Governance – Work cross-functionally to ensure smooth product implementation, alignment with operational requirements and consistency across product processes
• Represent Chubb in the Marketplace - Partner with leadership to reinforce Chubb's value proposition and represent the organization externally with professionalism and market credibility
• Provide Leadership and Direction - Serve as a subject matter expert and strategic leader, helping guide priorities, influence decisions, and mentor team members as needed

Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Deep knowledge of the group/worksite market and supplemental benefits, with focus on voluntary and employer-paid life and disability products
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen
• Ability to analyze market trends and translate insights into product strategy
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills
• Strong collaboration and conflict-resolution skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook

Skills

• Product strategy and product development leadership
• Competitive analysis and market positioning
• Product marketing and sales support
• Cross-functional project leadership
• Training development and delivery
• Stakeholder management and executive communication
• Life and health policy form and filing familiarity
• Spreadsheet analysis and product comparison development

Educationand Experience

• 7+ years of experience in product development and/or product management in the worksite or voluntary supplemental benefits market, specifically voluntary and employer-paid life and disability products
• Demonstrated experience leading product strategy, launches, and cross-functional initiatives
• Experience supporting distribution, marketing, implementation, and training efforts
• Familiarity with reviewing, interpreting, and drafting life and health policy forms and state filings
• Bachelor's degree preferred.