Business Owners Product Development Lead

Product development team member, the Businessowners Product Development Lead will conceptually and technically develop new and revised insurance programs in response to the changing business environment. 

S/He will provide strategic thought leadership on the businesssowners or small commercial business insurance markets, using his/her understanding of coverages, markets, industries, legal and regulatory trends, our customers, and our competitors to gauge impacts on our insurance program, provide actionable insights, and create new products and product enhancements.

Customer focus will guide all aspects of the BOP Product Development Lead work. S/He will engage with customers and respond to their feedback with key developments, and develop products that anticipate their needs. This includes participating in panels and other customer forums, representing the products to customers, meeting with them individually and being a key customer resource. S/He may also represent the company at industry conferences and with professional organizations, including preparing and giving presentations and authoring or co-authoring white papers or articles.

As part of a small staff of line-of-business experts, the BOP Product Development Lead will collaborate with all stakeholders. This means inviting perspectives, contributions, and partnerships within the team, the unit, the company, and with our customers and business partners.

QualificationsBachelor's degree or equivalent experience. CPCU or RPLU preferred.

Minimum 5 to 7 years underwriting or product development experience with in-depth knowledge of the Businessowners or small commercial insurance markets.

Cyber experience also a plus.

Development or analysis of policy forms required.

Proven research and analytical skills.

Pro-active problem solver.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Experience building great internal or external customer relationships that focus on gaining actionable insights and forming collaborative partnerships with the goal of innovation, productimprovement, or ease of use.

Some travel may be required (up to 15%)

1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. CPCU or RPLU preferred.

2. 5+ years underwriting or product development experience with in-depth knowledge of the Business Owners or small commercial insurance markets.3. Cyber experience also a plus.

4. Experience with development or analysis of policy forms required.

5. Proven research and analytical skills.