Crop Insurance Vice President, Livestock
On-siteLenexa, Kansas, United States
Lenexa, Kansas, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeSenior LevelMedium
Full TimeSenior LevelMedium
Job Summary
Own the livestock business unit end-to-end, setting strategy, managing P&L, and driving profitability across underwriting, claims, and distribution. Serve as subject matter expert on livestock hedging and trading strategies, including futures, options, swaps, and forward contracts. Lead annual and long-range planning, prioritize technology investments, and cultivate agency relationships with brokers and ranchers. Provide accurate market forecasts and manage risks in trading portfolios to ensure financial stability.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree/Equivalent or Equivalent Experience
- Seven years of prior experience in crop or livestock insurance with a focus on livestock risk management
- Demonstrated experience owning a business unit or P&L, including responsibility for operations, strategy, and financial management
- Expert knowledge of livestock hedging strategies, including futures, options, swaps, and forward contracts
- Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to coach and engage teams to achieve high performance
- Exceptional analytical and strategic planning capabilities, with a focus on risk management and market growth
- Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills to provide value to diverse audiences, including large brokers and local ranchers
- Proficient in financial modeling, P&L management, and performance analysis
- Agile and adaptable in a dynamic business environment, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
- End-result-oriented with strong execution capabilities and a commitment to achieving performance targets
- Proven ability to own and lead a business unit end to end, including profit-and-loss ownership and full accountability for results
- Deep understanding of the livestock industry, its markets, participants, and supply-chain dynamics
- Experience leading insurance operations, including underwriting and claims
- Ability to set business and market strategy and translate it into executable, measurable plans
- Skill in prioritizing technology investments and managing agency and distribution relationships, commissions, and expenses
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrated expertise in livestock hedging strategies, including all aspects of hedging
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