Job Summary
The Manager, Competitive Intelligence supports F&G’s annuity and life insurance product strategy, product development, and sales distribution efforts by delivering timely, accurate, and actionable competitive intelligence. The role researches, monitors, and analyzes competitor annuity and life insurance products, pricing, positioning, distribution activity, financial strength, and relevant market developments.
This individual translates complex competitive and market information into clear reports, product comparisons, presentations, and insights for Product leadership, Product Development, Sales, Distribution, and other business partners.
This position will report to the AVP, Annuity Product Development & Strategy.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Research, monitor, and analyze competitor annuity and life insurance products, product features, pricing, rates, riders, sales materials, illustrations, positioning, distribution activity, financial strength, and relevant market developments.
- Maintain a current understanding of competitor product offerings, target markets, distribution approaches, sales strategies, and strategic positioning; communicate material competitor or market changes to appropriate stakeholders in a timely manner.
- Produce accurate, timely, and useful competitive intelligence resources, including product comparison grids, rate comparisons, reports, presentations, illustrations, and other benchmarking materials for business partners and senior leadership.
- Translate quantitative and qualitative competitive research into clear insights regarding product opportunities, market trends, distribution implications, and potential risks.
- Present competitive intelligence findings, analyses, and market developments clearly and effectively to senior leadership, cross-functional stakeholders, and other business audiences.
- Partner with Product, Sales, Distribution, Marketing, Actuarial/Pricing, and other business partners to understand intelligence needs, respond to research requests, and provide relevant analysis for product-development and strategic-priority discussions.
- Identify, obtain, validate, organize, and maintain internal and external data sources, including competitor filings, industry surveys, vendor information, sales data, and market research, to support competitive analysis and benchmarking.
- Participate in relevant industry surveys, competitive intelligence initiatives, vendor relationships, and industry conferences to maintain awareness of market and competitor developments.
- Develop and improve repeatable Competitive Intelligence processes, reports, analytical tools, documentation, and reference materials to improve the efficiency, consistency, accuracy, and accessibility of information.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This role does not have formal people leadership responsibilities but may provide guidance, mentorship, or subject matter expertise to others.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Working knowledge of annuity and life products, features, product categories, and distribution models.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to synthesize data and information into actionable insights.
- Ability to evaluate internal product and business data alongside market information, distribution feedback, and Competitive Intelligence findings.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, charts, and data visualization.
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, including development of clear presentations and decision-support materials.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional business partners.
- Strong organization, attention to detail, judgment, accountability, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ year of relevant experience in the insurance or financial services industry
- Experience conducting competitive intelligence, competitive research, market analysis, or product comparison within the life insurance and annuity industry
- Working knowledge of life insurance and annuity products, annuity marketplaces, product features, product categories, distribution models, competitor dynamics, relevant regulatory considerations and sales processes
- Combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree.
- Experience using competitor filings, industry surveys, vendor data, external market-information sources, or illustration reports (Preferred)
Other Requirements
- This position primarily involves sedentary work, requiring long periods of sitting, regular use of a computer, and occasional standing or walking, with reasonable accommodations available.
- Perform other functions, duties and projects as assigned
- Regular and punctual attendance
Ability to travel up to: 10% of the time
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Work Environments
F&G believes in an employee-centric flexible environment, which is why we offer the ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements. During the hiring process, you'll work with your leader to decide what works best for your role.
F&G complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for F&G. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].
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About F&G
Since 1959, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company (F&G) has offered annuity and life insurance products to those who are seeking security in retirement and protection during life’s unexpected events.
As a national Top Workplace1, an Iowa Top Workplace2 and a proud equal opportunity employer, F&G team members are empowered, collaborative, dynamic and authentic. We believe that by embracing these values, we will continue to build and strengthen the company while continuing to be a great place to work.
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Skills Required
- 5+ years of relevant experience in the insurance or financial services industry
- Experience conducting competitive intelligence, competitive research, market analysis, or product comparisons in the life insurance and annuity industry
- Working knowledge of life insurance and annuity products, marketplaces, features, categories, distribution models, competitor dynamics, regulatory considerations, and sales processes
- Combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, charts, and data visualization
- Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint for presentations and decision-support materials
- Experience using competitor filings, industry surveys, vendor data, external market-information sources, or illustration reports
F&G Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about F&G and has not been reviewed or approved by F&G.
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Retirement Support — Retirement program features a strong 401(k) match that supports long‑term savings. Access to additional programs like an employee stock purchase plan further enhances wealth‑building options.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off offerings include paid time off, company holidays, and paid new‑parent leave for all parents. Added practices like Flex Fridays and volunteer time off broaden the overall leave experience.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage spans medical, dental, vision, disability, life/AD&D, and an EAP, with specialized provisions such as gender affirming care and infertility support. Travel and lodging assistance for out‑of‑state care underscores the breadth of protections.
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What We Do
Established in 1959, F&G is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, and offers unique life insurance and annuity solutions to meet individual financial security needs through a national network of financial professionals. Our products have protected over 700,000 people across the United States. F&G is a company of individuals who believe in the power of partnerships, encourage innovation and creativity, and are transparent about decisions while delivering on their commitments. These values allow F&G to help you turn your aspirations into reality.
