Senior Communications Business Partner

Senior Communications Business Partner

We are adding to our diverse team of experts and are looking to hire those who are committed to building a culture that enables the creation of innovative solutions for our business units and clients.
Munich Re America Services (MRAS) is a shared service organization that delivers services to all Munich Re US P&C Companies and other group entities.
As a member of Munich Re's US operations, we offer the financial strength and stability that comes with being part of the world's preeminent insurance and reinsurance brand. Our risk experts work together to assemble the right mix of products and services to help our clients stay competitive – from traditional reinsurance coverages, to niche and specialty reinsurance and insurance products.
The Senior Communications Business Partner (SCBP) is a high-trust, mission-critical role with matrixed reporting to the CEO of American Modern Insurance Group (AMIG) and the Head of Marketing Communications, North America P&C. This structure enables the role to shape AMIG CEO communication priorities, drawing on Munich Re Group best practices, shared tools, and global standards, while ensuring effective execution of local AMIG strategies. The SCBP role is a strategic partner to the CEO, responsible for defining, driving, and executing the communications strategy that advances AMIG's vision and competitive position.
The SCBP will serve as the CEO's primary writer, narrative architect, and communications strategist, translating AMIG's business priorities into compelling messages that resonate across all employees.
This individual will maintain a deep command of the insurance industry, especially personal lines, AMIG's inner workings, culture, and strategic direction, while ensuring alignment and compliance with Munich Re and Munich Re Specialty communication standards and remaining actively connected to the broader Munich Re Group.
The role demands absolute confidentiality and trust, independent, sound judgment, and the ability to operate with urgency at the most senior levels of the organization.
The SCBP is accountable for three interlocking responsibilities:
Strategic Communications Architecture
Develop the annual CEO communications strategy, mapped directly to AMIG's business objectives and Munich Re / Munich Re Specialty priorities
Build and maintain a living CEO communications strategy document that briefs the CEO before major engagements and aligns the broader leadership team on messaging
Partner with the CEO and Executive Management Board quarterly to pressure-test and evolve the messaging strategy as business conditions change
Conduct ongoing stakeholder mapping and audience analysis, ensuring the same core narrative is adapted appropriately among all employee segments. Identify gaps and develop a plan to close them
Identify gaps between AMIG's stated strategic priorities and its external reputation and develop a plan to close them
CEO Voice & Executive Content
Serve as the primary writer for all CEO communications: all-staff messages, town halls, strategic updates, leadership transition communications, catastrophe response, and cultural moments
Prepare the CEO for all high-stakes engagements: external speaking engagements, media interviews, board presentations, Munich Re / Munich Re Specialty leadership forums, and industry events
Develop and maintain a consistent, distinctive CEO voice and a defined point of view on industry trends including catastrophe risk, InsurTech, market affordability, and regulatory reform
Ensure message consistency across the C-suite: one voice, one strategy
Partner with HR and Operations to develop change management communications during organizational transitions or restructuring
Group Alignment & Stakeholder Integration
Maintain close, ongoing relationships with Munich Re Group Communications & Marketing colleagues to ensure coordination and alignment between AMIG's messaging with broader Munich Re Specialty and Munich Re Group communications objective & priorities
Maintain alignment with Group standards & guidelines, governance and processes, brand guidelines and media relations protocols
Fully dedicated to support AMIG's CEO communication and embedded in the Global Com organization the role serve as the primary liaison between AMIG's CEO communications function and the broader Munich Re Group Communications network
Work closely with Group Communications to ensure smooth collaboration of joint projects and activities and secure consistency with Group Com standards, channels, tools, brand guidelines, and media protocol
Coordinate and align with Media Relations, Legal and Compliance on media engagements, press releases, PR activities, regulatory communications, company statements, and all communications critical to the reputation of AMIG and Munich Re Group
Key Responsibilities include:
Communications Strategy & Planning
Build and execute a comprehensive, annual CEO communications plan tied to AMIG's strategic and financial objectives
Develop and maintain a structured internal communications cadence aligned to business cycles (earnings, planning, cat season, industry events like WSIA etc.)
Provide input and insights to Marketing and Media teams to help identify thought leadership opportunities to position AMIG and its expert leaders in relevant trade media (Insurance Journal, AM Best, Business Insurance) and at key industry events
Content Development & Executive Positioning
Draft high-quality written content across all formats: speeches, memos, talking points, internal video scripts, Q&A documents.
Produce polished briefing materials that prepare the CEO for any public or internal engagement
Write crisis communications with speed, precision, and alignment across Legal, Compliance, and Munich Re protocols
Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration
Build trusted working relationships with the CEO and members of the Executive Management Board
Partner with Finance to translate business performance into accessible, compelling narrative
Serve as a thought partner to AMIG's senior leadership team on communication-related strategic decisions
Qualifications
Successful candidates will possess the following skills/capabilities:
Experience
8–12 years of progressive communications experience, with a minimum of 4 years in executive or CEO-level communications
Background in P&C insurance, reinsurance, especially in personal lines preferred.
Demonstrated experience operating in a matrixed, multinational organization with parent company reporting structures
A strong portfolio showing range across internal messaging, executive speeches, external articles, crisis communications, and digital content.
Proven ability to manage communications through complex or sensitive situations (ie catastrophes, regulatory scrutiny, leadership transitions) with sound judgment and composure
Experience working directly with and earning the trust of C-suite executives
Skills & Capabilities
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills. Clear, crisp, and audience-calibrated
Strategic critical thinker with the ability to connect communications decisions to business outcomes
Strong instincts for what not to say: acute awareness of legal, regulatory, and reputational sensitivity
Deep comfort with financial statements, corporate performance metrics, and insurance industry dynamics
Ability to work with ambiguity, short deadlines, and competing priorities without sacrificing quality
Executive presence and the interpersonal credibility to challenge, advise, and influence senior leaders constructively
Absolute discretion and trust with confidential information
Technical Skills: Advanced skills in key Microsoft applications, including hands on management of Sharepoint platforms. Proficiency in HTML, CRM and/or Adobe InDesign welcome but not required.
The Company is open to considering candidates in numerous locations, including Princeton (NJ), New York (NY), Chicago (IL), Cincinnati (OH), or Munich (Germany). The salary range posted below reflects market variations across various locations. The offer will be adjusted per geography.
The base salary range anticipated for this position is $138,400 - $169,500, plus opportunity for company bonus based upon a percentage of eligible pay. In addition, the company makes available a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
The salary estimate is adjusted to reflect the varying market conditions across different locations, with the with the higher end being more aligned with the New York job market. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. Most candidates will start in the bottom half of the range.