Standards Manager

Overview

About Us: Recognized as the trusted source for industry knowledge, LIMRA and LOMA provides research, training, development, and networking solutions to financial services companies. In a rapidly changing marketplace, companies rely on us for our industry insight, practical solutions, and unwavering commitment to their success.

Why Join Us: Leading life insurance and financial services organizations around the world rely on our membership to make bottom-line decisions with greater confidence. They turn to us for:

• Research:
  Catalysts for new ideas, industry benchmarking, and strategic planning.
• Learning & Development:
  Programs to assess, train, and increase productivity, and develop future corporate leaders.
• Networking:
  Connections with industry leaders and peers through study groups, committees, and conferences.

We are seeking a strategic and industry-respected leader to serve as Life Standards Manager
. In this highly visible role, you will shape the vision, strategy, and execution of data standards that span the full life insurance product lifecycle—from product design and underwriting through distribution and servicing.

This role is ideal for someone with deep life insurance operational expertise who enjoys building consensus, influencing industry direction, and translating market needs into practical, adoptable standards that improve efficiency and connectivity across the ecosystem.

• Define and lead the strategic vision and multi-year roadmap for life insurance data standards
• Build consensus among carriers, distributors, technology providers, and other industry stakeholders
• Establish, organize, and lead industry committees and work groups to develop and maintain standards
• Serve as a thought leader and industry advocate through presentations, forums, and executive engagement
• Translate market and operational needs into clear requirements for standards, tools, and supporting solutions
• Partner with internal designers, developers, and subject matter experts to deliver industry-aligned solutions
• Oversee standards adoption across product development, underwriting, distribution, and in-force servicing
• Manage program performance, including P&L, membership growth, and revenue objectives
• Develop marketing and sales enablement content to support awareness and adoption

• 10+ years of experience in insurance operations, digital transformation, e‑commerce, or fintech
• Strong knowledge of life insurance distribution models and the independent distribution ecosystem
• Hands-on experience with data exchange across multiple constituents in the life insurance value chain
• Familiarity with commonly used insurance platforms, software solutions, and Agile methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to build alignment and consensus among diverse, senior-level stakeholders
• Excellent presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills, including C‑suite engagement
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience with annuities and/or group benefits is a strong plus

• Deep life insurance expertise
  , with a strong understanding of carrier operations and the independent distribution ecosystem
• Proven experience driving data exchange and integration across multiple parties in the life insurance value chain
• Strategic leadership capabilities
  , including the ability to set a clear vision, develop a roadmap, and guide execution across complex initiatives
• Demonstrated success building alignment and consensus among diverse stakeholders, including carriers, distributors, technology partners, and senior industry leaders
• Strong industry credibility and communication skills
  , with comfort presenting to and influencing executive‑ and C‑suite‑level audiences
• Hands-on experience with insurance technology platforms
  , e‑commerce solutions, and modern software development or Agile methodologies
• Ability to translate market and operational needs into clear, actionable requirements for data standards and supporting tools
• Business and program management acumen
  , including experience supporting revenue growth, membership engagement, and P&L objectives
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
  , with the ability…