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Expert Consultant, P&C Insurance

AT Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Expert Consultant, P&C Insurance

Chicago, IL

Who We Are

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Practice Area Profile

BCG's Insurance Practice serves four industry sectors: [1] Life insurance, [2] Property & Casualty, [3] Commercial & Reinsurance and [4] Health, as well as Insurance brokerage firms. The practice works on the full range of issues of concern to top management, from strategy to operating model redesign, [5] digital transformation, cost, process improvement, [6] risk management strategy, asset management, product development, customer focus, and sales force effectiveness. We have a strong global network and "on-the-ground" experience in all major markets. The Global Practice currently comprises over 200 senior staff and works in Europe, Middle East, the Americas, and Asia Pacific, with a total of 44 insurance active offices worldwide. Our client base is the world's leading global and regional insurance and reinsurance companies and investment and wealth managers. The members of the Insurance Team combine relevant regulatory, technical and analytical know-how with the BCG core competencies: planning, steering and strategy for top management. We help companies identify and develop growth opportunities that reshape the future of the Insurance industry. We discover new avenues for value creation and provide process support during times of business transformation. All of our work is underpinned by the tracking of megatrends in the industry and the publication of thought leadership.

What You'll Do

WHAT WE NEED

BCG is looking for an Expert Consultant focused in Property & Casualty to join our Insurance team and work alongside some of the world's top minds in the industry. You will play a critical role in the growth of our Property & Casualty topic through case execution, client development, and intellectual property and product creation. The insurance industry is entering a new era as changing customer needs and expectations place new demands on existing players. You will create value for our clients with forward-thinking solutions that help them address the operational, technical, and financial implications of changes in their business environment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As an Expert in the Insurance practice, you will have three broad roles: *

Contribute to the business development of the insurance sector:

Contribute and drive leads and proposals together with the partners of the practice
Lead development of proposals from end to end around specific topics
Engage with the development of additional business beyond the delivery of recommendations on client engagements
Develop the topic agenda, create respective content, and foster awareness of BCG's competence

Build expertise in our insurance sector (Property & Casualty sub-segment) within BCG and increase BCG's profile externally:

Develop and contribute to BCG's intellectual capital - work on BCG content projects to create new techniques and/or capture new ideas
Build and maintain "fact packs" related to the P&C topic so there is an ever-available library of educational materials for internal and client usage
Responsible for supporting the insurance sector in writing external reports, papers, social media contributions of its partners in concert with the INS practice's marketing lead
Identify conferences for BCG's attendance and help coordinate our participation

Lead and support execution of insurance projects:

Responsible for overall methodology
Work jointly with BCG and client project leaders, bring expertise to the team, both on issues specific to the industry and on questions asked by the client
Support multiple case teams, co-lead modules, especially those in need for broad experience and hands-on approach
Ensure the quality of the work, and the relevance of any synthesis and recommendations. Challenge work in progress, results, and re-orient any analyses if needed

Our Expert Consulting Track (ECT)
The Expert Consulting Track (ECT) is vital to BCG's ability to successfully meet our clients' demand for deep expertise and advanced technical capabilities. Experts deliver next-level impact for BCG's most complex and cutting-edge client challenges. Experts focus on developing BCG's thought leadership, commercial capabilities, and intellectual property assets; and their work is essential to our delivery model. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team to bring the 'best of BCG' to our clients, Experts come from diverse backgrounds, with expertise often gained outside of BCG in industry, academia, or specialized consulting.

What You'll Bring (Experience & Qualifications)

A minimum of 5 years' experience overall, with significant consulting experience driving P&C transformation, with a focus on claims management operations, preferably in an international/multicultural environment, including:

Strong knowledge of Properties & Casualties (P&C) claims management
Experience in interfacing data and business agendas in designing a claims management new organization
Experience in leading large platforms, delivery centers or supervised (digital) transformations is a must
Strong leader, with clear evidence of people leadership and an ability to change organizations
Successful track record in interacting and in building lasting relationships at the highest levels in large and global insurance players
Can drive enterprise-wide vision and tactical decisions for our clients during the implementation of large-scale digital transformation programs
Developed solid problem-solving capabilities, analytical and structured and able to interface with consultant teams
Strong academics; advanced degree preferred
Team oriented mind-set and strong interpersonal communication skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

YOU'LL BE BASED IN:
We will consider candidates for our New York, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia or Washington D.C. offices.

YOU'LL BE TRAVELING:
Moderate travel is anticipated and will vary based on specific project locations.

FOR U.S. APPLICANTS:
Boston Consulting Group ("BCG") is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The first year base compensation for this role is:
Consultant: $190,000 USD

In addition to your base salary, you will also be eligible for an annual discretionary performance bonus and BCG's Profit Sharing and Retirement Fund (PSRF) contribution. BCG also provides a market leading benefits package described below.

At BCG, we are committed to offering a comprehensive benefit program that includes everything our employees and their families need to be well and live life to the fullest. We pay the full cost of medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees - and their eligible family members. That's zero dollars in premiums taken from employee paychecks. All our plans provide best in class coverage:

Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children
Low $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs
Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 (USD) in orthodontia benefits
Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually
Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities
Fully vested retirement contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not
Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, and annual office closure between Christmas and New Years
Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement
*Employees, spouses, and children are covered at no cost. Employees share in the cost of domestic partner coverage.

Client-provided location(s): Chicago, IL, USA
Job ID: Boston_Consulting_Group-10064075_1002
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • On-Site Gym
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Sabbatical
    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • 401(K)
    • Performance Bonus
    • Profit Sharing
    • Company Equity
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)