Director, Product Enablement & State Filings Manager

This is an opportunity to join Ascot Group - one of the world’s preeminent specialty risk underwriting organizations.

Designed as a modern-era company operating through an ecosystem of interconnected global operating platforms, we’re bound by a common mission and purpose: One Ascot. Our greatest strength is a talented team who flourish in a collaborative, inclusive, and entrepreneurial culture, steeped in underwriting excellence, integrity, and a passion to find a better way, The Ascot Way.

The Ascot Way guides our people and our organization. Our underwriting platforms collaborate to find creative ways to deploy our capital in a true cross-product and cross-platform approach. These platforms work as one, deploying our capital creatively through our unique Fusion Model: Client Centric, Risk Centric, Technology Centric.

Built to be resilient, Ascot maximizes client financial security while delivering bespoke products and world-class service — both pre- and post-claims. Ascot exists to solve for our clients’ brightest tomorrow, through agility, collaboration, resilience, and discipline.

Job Summary

The Director of Product Enablement and State Filings Manager will lead the strategic enablement of property and casualty (P&C) insurance products while ensuring compliance with state-specific regulatory requirements. This role is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end process of product filings, managing relationships with state insurance departments, and driving operational excellence to bring innovative P&C products to market efficiently. The ideal candidate will combine deep expertise in P&C insurance, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in regulatory filings and cross-functional collaboration

Job Responsibilities:

Product Enablement Leadership:

• Collaborate with product development, underwriting, actuarial, operations, IT and marketing teams to design, launch, and support new and existing P&C insurance products.
• Develop and implement processes to streamline product enablement, ensuring alignment with business goals and market demands.
• Identify and implement tools, technologies, and workflows to enhance product delivery and operational efficiency.

State Filings Management:

• Oversee the preparation, submission, and approval of P&C insurance product filings across multiple states, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of state-specific insurance regulations, rate rules, and filing procedures.
• Act as the primary liaison with state insurance departments, responding to inquiries, objections, and requests for additional information in a timely manner.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Monitor changes in state and federal insurance regulations and advise internal stakeholders on their impact on product offerings and filing strategies.
• Ensure all product documentation, forms, rates, and rules comply with applicable laws and standards.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Manage and mentor a team of product enablement and state filings professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Set performance goals, provide regular feedback, and support career development for team members

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with product development, underwriting, actuarial, operations, IT and marketing teams to integrate product enhancements and ensure seamless execution of product launches.
• Work with actuarial teams to validate pricing models and ensure filings reflect accurate risk assessments.

Process Optimization:

• Analyze current filing and enablement workflows to identify inefficiencies and implement improvements.
• Leverage data and analytics to track filing timelines, approval rates, and product performance post-launch.

Strategic Planning:

• Contribute to the overall P&C product strategy by providing insights on regulatory trends, competitive landscapes, and customer needs.
• Support the development of long-term roadmaps for product innovation and market expansion

Experience and Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Insurance, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree (e.g., JD) or industry certifications (e.g., CPCU, ARM) preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in property and casualty insurance, with at least 5 years in product management, state filings, or regulatory compliance.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and driving cross-functional initiatives.
• Extensive knowledge of P&C specialty commercial lines insurance.
• Expertise in state insurance regulations and the filings process (e.g., SERFF experience strongly preferred).
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with experience interacting with regulators and senior leadership.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis and process improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with insurance software platforms is a plus.

***This position may be filled at a different level, depending on experience***

Compensation

Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, and skills. The base pay is just one component of Ascot’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual cash bonus, and other forms of discretionary compensation awarded by the Company.

• The annualized base pay range for this role is: In the New York Metro Area is: $185,000 - $205,000.

Company Benefits

The Company provides a competitive benefits package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, AD&D, Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program), and more

Leave Benefits: Paid holidays, annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state /local paid leave where required), Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Other leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, Adoption, Maternity, Military, Primary & Non-Primary Caregiver)

Retirement Benefits: Contributory Savings Plan (401k)

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