VP Global Auto Product Strategy

Gallagher Bassett; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Collaborative, people-first culture

Job summary

Gallagher Bassett seeks a senior leader to shape the future of auto risk management for commercial clients. You will lead cross-functional teams, shape strategy, and drive market opportunities with senior executives. This role offers global reach with local impact and opportunities for career growth.

The ideal candidate has deep auto insurance claims knowledge, strong analytical and communication skills, and a proven ability to manage large programs from concept to execution.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 12 years relevant experience.
• Experience in auto insurance claims preferred.

Responsibilities

• Shape and lead our auto risk management strategy for commercial auto.
• Identify market opportunities with senior leaders and cross-functional partners.
• Design and refine solutions addressing client challenges in auto risk management.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to implement high-value offerings.
• Support sales and marketing efforts to grow client base and market share.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Auto risk management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Program management

Communication skills

Education

University Degree or equivalent

Job description

Introduction

At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it’s our purpose. Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people’s lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership—and that’s exactly what you’ll find here. We’re a team of fast-paced fixers, empathetic experts, and outcomes drivers — people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well. Whether you're managing claims, supporting clients, or improving processes, you’ll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence. Here, you’ll be supported by a culture that values teamwork, encourages curiosity, and celebrates the impact of your work. Because when you’re here, you’re part of something bigger. You’re part of a team that shows up, stands together, and leads with purpose.

Introduction

At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it’s our purpose. Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people’s lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership—and that’s exactly what you’ll find here. We’re a team of fast-paced fixers, empathetic experts, and outcomes drivers — people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well. Whether you're managing claims, supporting clients, or improving processes, you’ll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence. Here, you’ll be supported by a culture that values teamwork, encourages curiosity, and celebrates the impact of your work. Because when you’re here, you’re part of something bigger. You’re part of a team that shows up, stands together, and leads with purpose.

Overview

Are you ready to shape the future of commercial auto risk management? At Gallagher Bassett, we’re looking for a driven individual to lead the way in developing innovative solutions that make a real difference for our clients and the industry. This is your chance to work with market leaders, collaborate with internal teams and external partners, and be at the center of expanding on the success of our auto business.

How You’ll Make An Impact

In this role, you’ll be shaping our auto business and be at the forefront of creating and implementing cutting-edge risk management solutions in the commercial auto space. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, including our global and regional CEOs, to shape strategies and identify market opportunities and cross functional teams, internal and external, to realize these opportunities to help us stay ahead in a competitive market.

Your day-to-day will involve:

• Developing, refining our global auto risk management strategy including direction of solution offerings, pricing strategy, and market positioning.
• Keeping up with commercial auto risk management markets and technologies, insuring we continue to provide industry leading value.
• Idealizing, designing and refining solutions that address current and anticipated client challenges.
• Collaborating with teams to bring these solutions to life and ensure they deliver market leading value.
• Supporting sales and marketing efforts to grow our client base and expand our market share.

About You

Required

• Requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience.

Preferred

• Strong problem-solving mindset.
• Analytical capabilities to turn complex data into actionable insights.
• Ability to manage large, complex programs from concept to execution.
• Strong communications skills (verbal and written) to inspire and gain strategic alignment across a broad range of internal and external constituents.
• A deep understanding of markets and a passion for staying ahead of industry trends.
• Auto Insurance claims knowledge.

Compensation And Benefits

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)