VP, U.S. Life Insurance Growth & InsurTech Expansion

TTUKoffer; California; On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading InsurTech company is seeking a Vice President of Business to spearhead U.S. life insurance market expansion. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in the life insurance sector, strong business development skills, and fluency in both English and Chinese. The role requires building strategic partnerships and driving growth initiatives in a startup-like environment with a focus on innovation and digital transformation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in the U.S. life insurance industry.
• Deep understanding of distribution and regulatory frameworks.
• Fluent in English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development and expansion for U.S. life insurance.
• Build strategic partnerships with life insurance carriers and agents.
• Develop go-to-market strategies across product and marketing.

Skills

U.S. life insurance experience

Cross-cultural communication

Business development

Partnership building

Job description

7XXW8R95 | Vice President of Business U.S. Life Insurance (InsurTech Expansion)

Job Openings 7XXW8R95 | Vice President of Business U.S. Life Insurance (InsurTech Expansion)

About the job 7XXW8R95 | Vice President of Business U.S. Life Insurance (InsurTech Expansion)

Location: Silicon Valley, CA
Employment Type: Full-time
Languages: English & Chinese (both required)
Travel: Regular travel between the U.S. and China
Work Authorization: Must already have U.S. work eligibility

About the Role

A publicly listed company is incubating a new InsurTech initiative and seeking an experienced Vice President of Business to lead its U.S. life insurance market expansion. This role is ideal for a senior leader with deep knowledge of the American life insurance ecosystem and strong experience in agency/broker distribution channels.

Responsibilities

Lead business development and market expansion for the U.S. life insurance segment

Build strategic partnerships with life insurance carriers, MGAs, IMOs/FMOs, and independent agents

Develop and execute go-to-market strategies across product, distribution, and marketing

Establish and scale agency or brokerage networks from the ground up

Drive growth initiatives across the liability side and marketing side of the U.S. life insurance market

Collaborate with cross-border teams and support organizational setup in the U.S.

Represent the company in industry events and maintain strong relationships across the ecosystem

Requirements

8+ years of experience in U.S. life insurance (carrier, brokerage, IMO/FMO, MGA, or agency background)

Deep understanding of the U.S. life insurance market, including distribution and regulatory frameworks

Strong experience in agent distribution systems or insurance brokerage operations

Proven track record in market expansion, partnership building, and business development

Fluent in English and Chinese; strong cross-cultural communication skills

Based in Silicon Valley or willing to relocate/travel frequently

U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required

Chinese American candidates strongly preferred

Ideal Candidate

Entrepreneurial, proactive, and comfortable in zero-to-one environments

Strong network with U.S. life insurers and agent channels

Able to drive strategic initiatives while executing hands-on in a startup setting

Passionate about digital transformation and InsurTech innovation