Chief of Staff

Established in 2021, Independence Pet Holdings is a corporate holding company that manages a diverse and broad portfolio of modern pet health brands and services, including insurance, pet education, lost recovery services, and more throughout North America.

We believe pet insurance is more than a financial product and build solutions to simplify the pet parenting journey and help improve the well-being of pets. As a leading authority in the pet category, we operate with a full stack of resources, capital, and services to support pet parents. Our multi-brand and omni-channel approach include our own insurance carrier, insurance brands and partner brands. 

Independence American Insurance Company (IAIC), a subsidiary of IPH, has over 50 years of underwriting experience and a history of innovation in the pet insurance industry. IAIC has built a reputation as a trusted and dependable partner. We are a pet-focused underwriter with deep insurance industry experience, offering a product with proven consumer appeal.

Job Summary:

Independence American Insurance Company is seeking a Chief of Staff who will report to the President of IAIC and support senior management. The role is responsible for strategic planning, project management, prioritization, and administration.

Job Location: Hybrid - Phoenix, Arizona Metro Area

Pay Range: $135,000 to $150,000, plus bonus

Main Responsibilities: 

• Assist in the development and implementation of strategic plans.

• Supports President in preparing for Board meetings and strategic reviews.

• Analyze industry trends and competitive landscape to identify opportunities and threats.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure effective execution of strategic initiatives.

• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior management and the Board

• Organize and manage strategic projects from inception to completion.

• Performs advanced secretarial, clerical, and administrative duties.

• Assignments generally involve work of a confidential nature and requires knowledge of the practices and procedures of the function, company products, policies, and programs.

• Assembles and analyzes information, prepares reports, manuals, agendas, correspondence, and memorandums.

• Prepares materials in final form from rough and involved drafts which may utilize frequent use of technical terminology and may combine materials from several sources.

• Plans layout of complex reports and statistical tables.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a strategic planning or business development role.

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent work experience (One-year relevant experience is equivalent to one-year college)

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication and presentation abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

• Proficiency in strategic planning software and MS Office Suite

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All of our jobs come with great benefits including healthcare, parental leave and opportunities for career advancements. Some offerings are dependent upon the location of where you work and can include the following:

• Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability
• 12 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Retirement savings plan
• Personal Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day off
• Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations
• Pet friendly office environment
• Commuter Benefits
• Group Pet Insurance
• On the job training and skills development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)