Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies · 3 days ago
E&S Product Leader
Greater Philadelphia
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $300K/yr
10+ years expBerkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies is a leading provider of Property & Casualty insurance products and services. The E&S Product Leader will lead product innovation and drive portfolio performance, overseeing product development from concept to launch and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Commercial InsuranceFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife Insurance
Responsibilities
Leads the development of new insurance products, including underwriting guidelines, from concept to launch
Manages existing and new products to ensure production and profitability targets are met
Ownership of rate decision
Drives collaboration with actuarial, distribution and production underwriting to create and enhance rating algorithms
Functions as the ultimate referral underwriter by providing guidance and thought leadership to production underwriting at the single risk level and at the portfolio level
Manages the end-to-end product development lifecycle, ensuring milestones are met on time
Defines and prioritizes insurance product requirements, focusing on customer-centric solutions that align with a service forward USP (Unique Selling Position)
Coordinates cross functional teams, including underwriting, distribution, actuarial, legal and IT to ensure seamless product delivery
Owns competitor intelligence strategy and conducts market intelligence
Provides guidance and thought leadership to Product Managers or Product Specialists to drive portfolio management monitoring and KPI's
Ensure all products comply with regulatory and legal requirements, working closely with the regulatory team
Monitor changes in regulations and market conditions that may impact product offerings, making adjustments as needed
Actively monitor product performance and enhance iteratively
Communication of hypothesis and outcomes are driven by discussion, creation of content and presentation materials
Analyze customer feedback, competitive landscape, and market trends to iteratively improve existing products and identify new product opportunities
Collaborate with training and marketing to develop communication, training, and marketing materials in support of new or enhanced products and initiatives
May require delivery of training materials or content
Outline post implementation monitoring and measurement mechanisms for line of business specific strategies in support of outlined success criteria
Collaborate with Data and Analytics unit to analyze and refine results
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 10+ years of E&S Product experience; production underwriting experience preferred but not required
Must exhibit expertise in industry trends, state regulations, and compliance processes
Must promote and exemplify data driven decision-making
Promotes and exemplifies a culture of collaboration, including stakeholders at various levels and in various departments
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with interpersonal and influencing skills
Self-directed and self-motivated with demonstrated strength in planning, organizing and driving seamless product delivery
Proficient with MS Office; Proficient with reporting tools like PowerBI
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred with concentration in Risk Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Math, Statistics or Actuarial Sciences
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Healthcare benefits package that begins on first day of employment
401K retirement plan with company match
Enjoy generous paid time off to support your work-life balance plus 9 ½ paid holidays
Up to 6 weeks of parental and bonding leave
Hybrid work schedule (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
Longevity awards (every 5 years of employment, receive a generous monetary award to be used toward a vacation)
Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
Numerous opportunities for continued training and career advancement
And much more!
Company
Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies
Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies offers property, casualty and commercial insurance solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Carl Witkowski
Chief Operating Officer
Lyle Hitt
Chief Insurance Officer and Executive Vice President
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