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Dir Product Management - EM06AE
We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.
Overview of the Position
Personal Lines insurance companies win at the state level by combining local market knowledge with Product Management expertise to create sustainable competitive advantages. The Hartford's Personal Lines State Product organization is looking for a Director of Product Management to oversee the Auto and Home P&L results for Florida and Alabama. This position is accountable for our largest state, Florida, and oversees more than $350M in premium.
The Director of Product Management will be accountable for developing and executing a strategic vision that enables long-term, sustainable growth while maintaining target margins for their states. This position is responsible for state level planning and budgeting, delivering product and pricing enhancements to market in a highly regulated environment, and partnering with Underwriting, Sales, and Marketing to drive growth in profitable customer segments. This role can have a hybrid or remote work arrangement. Candidates who live near our Hartford, CT Home Office will have expectation of working in the office three days a week (Tuesday through Thursday). Candidates who do not live near our Hartford, CT, Home Office will have a remote work arrangement, with the expectation of coming into the office as business needs arise.
Responsibilities
Drive Financial Results. Accountable for delivering topline growth at target margins across the Direct and Agency distribution channels in their assigned states. Identifies new business opportunities and strategic options for growth, and influences partner organizations such as Underwriting, Marketing, Sales, and IT to generate growth in profitable customer segments and to improve profitability in underperforming cells.
State Management. Oversee state management of the rate level, class plan segmentation, and coverage offerings of our Auto, Home, and Umbrella products in assigned geographies. Establish operating budgets at the state level, and regularly report out on results to senior management. Build deep understanding of local markets and unique regulatory requirements to create competitive advantages in each state.
Continuous Product Enhancement. Seek out underlying drivers of poor performance and deploy pricing or product changes to improve results. Highlight state issues to Auto and Home Line teams to evaluate multistate impacts, and provide thought leadership on countrywide initiatives. Deploy countrywide standing orders to bring pricing or product enhancements into assigned states with state-specific adjustments where needed.
Executive Communication. Actively monitor assigned states and present key results to senior leaders. Establish expectations for topline and bottom-line impacts of pricing or product changes, identify deviations from expected results, and develop action plans to restore growth and profit metrics to target levels. Deliver compelling and succinct communications to executive audiences.
Qualifications
7 years of experience in the P&C insurance industry, with 5 years in Product or P&L Management. Experience in pricing, underwriting or data & analytics is a plus.
A strong understanding of Personal Lines insurance products, coverages, and distribution channels including Direct-to-consumer and Agency.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong business and financial acumen. Familiarity with financial statements (income statement, 10K, annual statement) and actuarial concepts (indications, loss development, credibility).
Familiarity with data and database procedures such as SQL; advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, such as Excel and PowerPoint
Strong presentation, storytelling, and executive communication skills. Ability to create concise but powerful content and visuals to influence a range of audiences.
Excellent relationship management skills with an emphasis on collaborating to drive results.
Demonstrated experience challenging the status quo and broadly influencing key stakeholders to drive change and innovation. Ability to make evidence-based decisions quickly with imperfect information.
Knowledge of local marketplaces, including state-specific regulations and filing requirements.
Bachelor's degree required.
Compensation
The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:
$136,000 - $204,000
Equal Opportunity Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age
About Us | Culture & Employee Insights | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | Benefits
We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.
Overview of the Position
Personal Lines insurance companies win at the state level by combining local market knowledge with Product Management expertise to create sustainable competitive advantages. The Hartford's Personal Lines State Product organization is looking for a Director of Product Management to oversee the Auto and Home P&L results for Florida and Alabama. This position is accountable for our largest state, Florida, and oversees more than $350M in premium.
The Director of Product Management will be accountable for developing and executing a strategic vision that enables long-term, sustainable growth while maintaining target margins for their states. This position is responsible for state level planning and budgeting, delivering product and pricing enhancements to market in a highly regulated environment, and partnering with Underwriting, Sales, and Marketing to drive growth in profitable customer segments. This role can have a hybrid or remote work arrangement. Candidates who live near our Hartford, CT Home Office will have expectation of working in the office three days a week (Tuesday through Thursday). Candidates who do not live near our Hartford, CT, Home Office will have a remote work arrangement, with the expectation of coming into the office as business needs arise.
Responsibilities
Drive Financial Results. Accountable for delivering topline growth at target margins across the Direct and Agency distribution channels in their assigned states. Identifies new business opportunities and strategic options for growth, and influences partner organizations such as Underwriting, Marketing, Sales, and IT to generate growth in profitable customer segments and to improve profitability in underperforming cells.
State Management. Oversee state management of the rate level, class plan segmentation, and coverage offerings of our Auto, Home, and Umbrella products in assigned geographies. Establish operating budgets at the state level, and regularly report out on results to senior management. Build deep understanding of local markets and unique regulatory requirements to create competitive advantages in each state.
Continuous Product Enhancement. Seek out underlying drivers of poor performance and deploy pricing or product changes to improve results. Highlight state issues to Auto and Home Line teams to evaluate multistate impacts, and provide thought leadership on countrywide initiatives. Deploy countrywide standing orders to bring pricing or product enhancements into assigned states with state-specific adjustments where needed.
Executive Communication. Actively monitor assigned states and present key results to senior leaders. Establish expectations for topline and bottom-line impacts of pricing or product changes, identify deviations from expected results, and develop action plans to restore growth and profit metrics to target levels. Deliver compelling and succinct communications to executive audiences.
Qualifications
7 years of experience in the P&C insurance industry, with 5 years in Product or P&L Management. Experience in pricing, underwriting or data & analytics is a plus.
A strong understanding of Personal Lines insurance products, coverages, and distribution channels including Direct-to-consumer and Agency.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong business and financial acumen. Familiarity with financial statements (income statement, 10K, annual statement) and actuarial concepts (indications, loss development, credibility).
Familiarity with data and database procedures such as SQL; advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, such as Excel and PowerPoint
Strong presentation, storytelling, and executive communication skills. Ability to create concise but powerful content and visuals to influence a range of audiences.
Excellent relationship management skills with an emphasis on collaborating to drive results.
Demonstrated experience challenging the status quo and broadly influencing key stakeholders to drive change and innovation. Ability to make evidence-based decisions quickly with imperfect information.
Knowledge of local marketplaces, including state-specific regulations and filing requirements.
Bachelor's degree required.
Compensation
The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:
$136,000 - $204,000
Equal Opportunity Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age
About Us | Culture & Employee Insights | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | Benefits
Salary : $136,000 - $204,000
