Darren Black
About Darren Black
Darren Black serves as the Senior Manager of General Insurance at Nationwide Building Society, where he has worked since 2014. He has extensive experience in the insurance and financial services sectors, having held various roles at organizations such as Confused.com and Lloyds Banking Group.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Darren Black has been employed at Nationwide Building Society since 2014, serving as Senior Manager - General Insurance. His role involves managing the General Insurance product mix and structure, focusing on Home and Motor insurance portfolios. He oversees the day-to-day trading effectiveness of insurance products across various channels, including branches, telephony, and online platforms. Black is responsible for ensuring that the insurance products are innovative and competitively priced, working closely with third-party providers. He has also led significant projects, including the migration of Nationwide's Home insurance book to a new provider, which encompassed the tender process, contract negotiations, and product design.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Nationwide Building Society, Darren Black held various positions in the financial services sector. He worked at Confused.com as Head of Motoring Services for 10 months in 2010 and as Head of Household Insurances from 2008 to 2010. His experience also includes a role as Marketing Manager at Lloyds Banking Group from 2007 to 2008, and he served as a Retention Executive at the same organization from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, he worked at Seopa Ltd as Head of Commercial Development for 5 months in 2011 and held a Marketing Executive position at FirstPlus Financial from 2004 to 2005.
Education and Expertise
Darren Black's educational background includes studying at The University of South Wales, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 1996 to 2000. He also attended Wellington College Belfast from 1988 to 1995 and Finaghy Primary from 1981 to 1988. His expertise lies in innovative approaches to member rewards and customer incentives, as well as the strategic development of insurance products. Black is involved in future product constructs and technological integration within the insurance sector.
Achievements in Product Development
In his current role at Nationwide Building Society, Darren Black has made significant contributions to product development in the General Insurance sector. He focuses on innovative strategies to enhance member rewards and customer incentives. His leadership in migrating Nationwide's Home insurance book to a new provider demonstrates his capability in managing large-scale projects, including the full tender process and contract negotiations. Black's work ensures that the insurance offerings are aligned with customer needs while maintaining competitive pricing.