Chief P&C Data & Insights Officer

Chief P&C Data & Insights Officer

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The Chief P&C Data & Insights Officer unlocks the value of governed data across P&C to drive growth, operational efficiency, and support performance measurement of our broader P&C outcomes. Positioned within the P&C Business Performance Office, this role ensures data and insights are embedded in decision‑making and business execution.

• P&C Data Portfolio Ownership
  • Establish and lead a comprehensive P&C data and insight strategy aligned to business priorities.
  • Partner with BU Presidents and value‑chain leaders to identify data‑driven performance opportunities.
  • Own the full lifecycle of data initiatives, ensuring measurable outcomes and coordinated efforts across BUs.
  • Facilitate cross‑functional collaboration to embed data initiatives into operations.
• Data Prioritization and Value Realization
  • Lead structured efforts to prioritize data and insight use cases that support key KPIs and drive P&C value.
  • Apply classification frameworks (e.g., Critical, Priority, Non‑Priority Data Elements) with value‑based criteria.
  • Use stakeholder feedback to refine a multi‑year P&C data roadmap and ensure value is realized.
  • Advise on third‑party data sources and usage, assessing availability and fit‑for‑use.
• P&C Group Level Data Management & Governance
  • Serve as the Business Delivery Executive for Project Hercules, guiding foundational data capabilities.
  • Collaborate with IT on a unified, trusted data platform and enablers (metadata, lineage, glossary).
  • Influence strategic data governance, including policies, standards, and operating models.
  • Monitor and report on data health, ensuring reliability, completeness, and actionability.
  • Ensure data structure supports AI/ML enablement across P&C.
  • Convene governance forums to share progress and set priorities.
  • Partner with IT on ETL and data‑visualization tools, defining P&C standards for self‑service consumption.
• Liaison to Technology and Risk Functions
  • Represent P&C in enterprise governance forums (Data Risk Council, Data Ethics Committee, etc.).
  • Advocate for P&C data requirements with IT to support business use cases and access needs.
  • Collaborate with security, compliance, and legal teams to manage privacy, risk, and emerging threats.
• Data Culture and Talent Development
  • Promote a data‑driven culture across the P&C organization.
  • Mentor and grow high‑potential talent in data and insight roles.
  • Lead a P&C data center of excellence, establishing best practices and community of practice.
  • Champion data literacy and external perspectives on evolving data operating models.
• May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

This role reports to the SVP, Business Performance P&C and leads a team of Data and Insights professionals.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, data science, information systems, or a related field is required. Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s in Data/Analytics, etc.) preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications/Designations: Relevant certifications (e.g., CDMP, Certified Analytics Professional) are a plus.
• Experience: 10–15 years of progressive leadership, substantial responsibility in data management, BI, governance, planning, or enterprise data strategy. Preferred experience in actuarial/finance/underwriting/claims data disciplines and large‑scale programs.
• Knowledge, Abilities, and
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Strategic Thinking:
    Align data and insights to organizational objectives.
  • Data Governance:
    Deep understanding of data quality, traceability, and governance at scale.
  • Stakeholder Alignment & Influence:
    Lead through influence across business, technology, and risk functions.
  • Business and Data Acumen:
    Knowledge of operational performance levers and insurance fundamentals.
  • Communication & Change Leadership:
    Communicate complex data concepts and drive adoption.
  • Analytical Problem Solving:
    Diagnose root causes and develop scalable data‑driven solutions.
  • Values:
    Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.

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