Practice Leader, Insurance – Executive Search

ECB STAR Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Job summary

A leading executive search firm in New York seeks a Practice Leader for their Insurance division. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of executive search experience and a strong focus on insurance markets. Responsibilities include developing growth strategies, mentoring a high-performing team, and managing senior-level search assignments. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range between $200K and $250K plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of executive search experience in insurance.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in a professional services setting.
• Deep market knowledge including carriers and brokers.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategic growth plan for the Insurance practice.
• Lead and mentor a team of consultants and associates.
• Manage relationships with senior executives and institutional clients.

Skills

Executive search experience

Team leadership

Client advisory skills

Market knowledge

Education

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Practice Leader, Insurance – Executive Search

This role leads the firm’s expansion across Property & Casualty (P&C), Life, and Specialty Insurance executive search. The Insurance Practice Leader will oversee strategy, business development, and delivery of senior-level assignments (Managing Director, C-suite, and Board roles), while managing and mentoring a high-performing team. The position is central to the firm’s growth in insurance, requiring deep market insight, client advisory capabilities, and operational excellence. This position is ideal for a seasoned executive search professional with a strong track record in insurance who thrives in a strategic, client-facing leadership role and brings a player/coach mindset to team development.

Base pay range

$200,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategic growth plan for the Insurance practice
• Lead and mentor a team of consultants, associates, and researchers
• Cultivate and manage relationships with senior executives and institutional clients
• Oversee delivery of Managing Director, C-suite, and Board-level search assignments
• Promote operational excellence and ensure adherence to ECB STAR’s search methodology
• Represent the firm externally through thought leadership, industry events, and client advisory

The Person

ECB STAR seeks a strategic, client-focused leader with deep insurance market knowledge and a proven ability to grow and lead a practice. This individual brings executive presence, sound judgment, and a collaborative leadership style.

Qualifications & Attributes

• 10+ years of executive search experience, with a primary focus on insurance (Life, Health, P&C, Reinsurance, Brokers, Insurtech)
• 5+ years of team leadership experience in a professional services or search firm environment
• Deep market knowledge of the global insurance landscape, including carriers, brokers, and emerging Insurtech models
• Advanced degree preferred
• Strong player/coach leadership style with hands-on execution capabilities
• Outstanding judgment, executive presence, and client advisory skills
• Proven ability to manage strategic accounts, negotiate complex engagements, and develop talent

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting
• Financial Services