Mj Bensick
About Mj Bensick
Mj Bensick is the Vice President of Human Resources at Gallagher Re in New York, with over 20 years of experience in integrating HR practices with business planning across various industries.
Current Role at Gallagher Re
Mj Bensick serves as Vice President, Human Resources at Gallagher Re. In this role, Bensick is based in New York, New York, United States, and is responsible for the HR functions for the North America Reinsurance business unit. This involves overseeing HR operations across Canada and the US, and leading a direct team of two. The focus of this role includes aligning human capital priorities with business objectives through collaboration with various departments such as Compensation, Employee Relations, Global Mobility, Talent Acquisition, and Talent Development.
Previous Experience at Everest Reinsurance Company
Before joining Gallagher Re, Mj Bensick worked at Everest Reinsurance Company in New Jersey. From 2021 to 2023, Bensick held the position of AVP, Human Resources Business Partner. Prior to that, from 2019 to 2021, Bensick was the Human Resources Director. During these two roles, Bensick was integral to developing and implementing HR strategies that supported business goals and fostered a collaborative work environment.
Human Resources Leadership at Travelers and Chubb Insurance
Mj Bensick's career includes significant HR leadership roles at Travelers and Chubb Insurance. At Travelers, from 2015 to 2019, Bensick worked as Director of Human Resources in the Greater New York City Area. Earlier, from 2008 to 2015, Bensick was with Chubb Insurance as Assistant Vice President Human Resources in New York. Both positions involved driving HR initiatives that focused on employee development, talent retention, and business alignment.
Educational Background
Mj Bensick holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Teachers College of Columbia University, obtained from 2002 to 2004. This formal education equipped Bensick with theoretical and practical knowledge essential for implementing effective human resources practices.
Industry Expertise
With over 20 years of experience, Mj Bensick possesses a broad knowledge of human resources across various industries, including Pharmaceutical, Financial Services, and Insurance. This experience is marked by a consistent track record of integrating HR practices with business planning to meet organizational needs. Bensick is skilled in building client relationships and driving change strategies that address key business challenges such as revenue attainment, expense control, and talent management.