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

About the job: 7XXW8R95 | Vice President of Business U.S. Life Insurance (Insur Tech 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 Insur Tech initiative and seeking an experienced Vice President of Businessto lead itsU.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 frequentlyU.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 Insur Tech innovation