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Job ID:

R30448 Regional Product Manager - Commercial (Remote or Hybrid) (Open)

Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location.

Compensation Minimum:$ 103,500 Annual

Compensation Maximum:$ 194,900 Annual

Summary:

This role works in the Commercial Farm/Ranch enterprise product area. Responsibilities include management of a multi-state territory, covering existing commercial lines products across multiple operating companies and distribution channels within the assigned territory.

Works with peers to identify new or enhanced insurance products, services and customer innovations Utilizes market research data to identify, analyze, and evaluate markets, products, or services that are potential areas for the company to enter. Develops and executes strategic plans for entry into new markets or the development and introduction of new or enhanced commercial products and services. Prepares or modifies contract language, develops initial underwriting guidelines and standards and oversees development of predictive analytics including pricing models and other predictive models. Accountable for commercial product premium volume growth and profitability. Analyzes data and information to recommend actions to improve profitability. Will manage relationship of every aspect of assigned product through interaction with relevant departments.

Job Description:

Product Management Specialization

• Develops action plans and implements long-term strategies in support of the overall product strategy.
• Will have full P&L accountability for assigned territory.
• Provides strategic direction for functional areas and maintains alignment with other product managers to ensure successful development of the entire product line.
• Provides the product and profit and growth linkage with the geographic operating state for all operating companies and alliance products.
• Leads others towards the identification of valid root causes of business issues, develops solutions and drives the execution of plan implementation.
• Manages operational planning and rate revisions, accountable for achieving profit and growth goals.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationship with other lines to avoid product overlaps or gaps and determines opportunities.
• Leads projects or initiatives that supports profitability and growth.
• Strengthens partnerships with commercial lines national teams as well as other product business areas.
• Strategically plans/schedules rate reviews and major projects.

This position may be considered for a Full-Time Remote or Hybrid work arrangement based on the selected candidate’s location. We know flexibility is important to our employees and their families, and we will continue to offer flexibility in this flex office/home role. This approach will guide us in balancing the needs of the business, customers and our employees. Internal candidates encouraged to apply regardless of location.

Preferred locations for this role include:

Madison, WI; Chicago, IL; Boston, MA Minneapolis, MN; Denver, CO; Phoenix, AZ; Nashville, TN; Atlanta, GA; Seattle, WA; Las Vegas, NV; St. Joseph, MO; Kansas City, MO; St. Louis, MO; Green Bay, WI; Milwaukee, WI; Akron, OH; Keene, NH; Jacksonville, FL

• Other locations and remote work will be considered

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Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements

• Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support or service.
• Demonstrated experience developing insurance product/line of business strategies.
• Extensive knowledge of leveraging customer, market and competitor intelligence.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with lean innovation or other development/innovation approaches.
• Extensive knowledge of market research and marketplace and regulatory trends.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of product design and product management.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of advanced financial and data analysis techniques.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 10% of the time.

Additional Job Information:

• MULTIPLE OPENINGS AVAILABLE.
• Will hire at Senior level with proper qualifications.
• This position is open to remote work.
• Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks.
• Offer to selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions.
• Our policy restricts consideration of applicants needing employment sponsorship (visa) to specialty occupations. Sponsorship will not be considered for this position.

When you work at American Family you can expect benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health. We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, and a paid-time off program. In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Enterprise benefits.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

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