Head of Product Management

Title:

Head of Product Management

Company:

Everest Insurance Company

Job Category:

Underwriting

Job Description:

About Everest:

Everest Group, Ltd. (Everest), is a leading global reinsurance and insurance provider, operating for nearly 50 years through subsidiaries in North America, Latin America, the UK & Ireland, Continental Europe and Asia Pacific regions. Throughout our history, Everest has maintained its discipline and focuses on creating long-term value through underwriting excellence and strong risk and capital management. Our strengths include extensive product and distribution capabilities, a strong balance sheet, and an innovative culture. Our most critical asset is our people. We offer dynamic training & professional development to our employees. We also offer generous tuition/continuing education reimbursement programs, mentoring opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and Colleague Resource Groups.  

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Product Management that will be responsible for overseeing the product lifecycle for our P&C commercial lines insurance products. This role reports into the Chief Underwriting Officer, North America Insurance. Responsibilities include oversight of critical product driven areas of product development, product architecture and product line management – with each area on a mission to ensure we are supporting market demands while delivering on our financial objectives. Ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the P&C insurance industry, particularly commercial lines, and have a proven track record of successfully leading product teams. 

Key Responsibilities:

Product Development:

• Lead the ideation, development, and launch of new insurance products.

• Collaborate with Underwriting, Actuarial, Claims, and Corporate Underwriting teams to ensure product viability and compliance.

• Manage the product development lifecycle from concept to launch, ensuring timely and successful delivery.

• Liaise with IT and Operations partners to ensure new products are supported in our systems (front-end and back-end). 

Strategic Leadership:

• Coordinate closely with Operations, Underwriting, Corporate Underwriting, and Actuarial to ensure Product Goals are aligned based on opportunity and profitability

• Establish product priorities and align product initiatives based on company’s overall business goals and market opportunities

• Identify and assess new market trends, competitive landscape, and customer needs.

Product Management:

• Oversee the performance of existing products, making data-driven decisions for product improvements.

• Monitor and analyze product metrics, customer feedback, and market trends.

• Drive product enhancements to improve customer satisfaction and profitability.

Team Leadership:

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing product management team.

• Provide clear direction, feedback, and professional development opportunities to team members. 

• Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Work closely with senior leadership to communicate product vision and progress.

• Liaise on product updates and concerns with all relevant internal

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with external partners, vendors, and clients.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in product management within the P&C insurance industry, with a

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Insurance, or related field focus on commercial lines.

• Proven track record of successfully launching and managing insurance products.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.

• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in using product management tools and software.

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Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

Warren, NJ

Additional Locations:

Atlanta, GA, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL - South Riverside, Philadelphia, PA, Stamford, CT

Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at [email protected].

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