As our Manager, Product Development, you will provides expertise, manages the product development team, and leads all projects for new and existing product development. They serve as a member of the management team; and contribute to the development of corporate strategy and future planning.
Manages the day-to-day operations of the product development team by providing clear leadership and direction and monitoring key performance metrics.
Develops a high functioning team; provides support in recruitment, training, work assignments, professional development, and performance management of product development staff.
Under the direction of the Chief Growth Officer, responsible for the development, maintenance, enhancement, and implementation of insurance products, including writing/revising policy wordings, drafting proposals, and creating other relevant documents such as application forms, and questionnaires. Manages performance of departmental internal controls.
Conducts industry research and analyzes competitors products and wording changes to ensure comprehensive information is available to support product development decisions.
Performs analysis of existing products to identify enhancement opportunities and form product development recommendations supported by data and customer driven insights.
Participates in the establishment of product pricing and risk selection criteria to achieve the companys mix of business targets and underwriting profitability objectives.
Education: A Fellowship Chartered Insurance Professional (FCIP) designation.
Experience: Five or more years underwriting experience in the property & casualty insurance industry or extensive equivalent insurance experience; three or more years demonstrated experience in a product development function and three or more years supervising high performing teams.