CL State Product Manager (Hybrid/Remote)

It's ok if you don't meet every requirement. At Grange, we prioritize creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

If you're enthusiastic about this role but your previous experience only partially matches qualifications in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. We believe in fostering growth and providing opportunities for continuous learning and development of skills as you progress in your career with us.

Summary: This role is responsible for strategically positioning the Enterprise's products and services to meet client needs, building company revenues and meeting corporate objectives within assigned states by developing a business strategy and leading its implementation.

Based on relevant experience could be considered at Assistant State Product Manager, State Product Manager or at Sr. State Product Manager level.

What You'll Be Doing:

• With full accountability for product profit and loss, develop and implement business plans to maximize Commercial Lines' profit and growth in assigned state(s).

• Collaborate with Product and Underwriting Leaders to develop and implement business plans to meet profit and growth goals in assigned states.

• Establish and implement business strategy for assigned states, including product development, pricing, and implementation processes (run-off and new products); underwriting guidelines; portfolio mix planning and results (new/renewal); development of product contracts, forms and endorsements; expense control (including commissions) and fee generation; bill plan selection and bad debt processing; and CAT mitigation efforts.

• Manage agent relationships in assigned state(s). Influence agencies to adopt new technologies and best practices in the sales and service of Commercial Lines products.

• Work closely with the Commercial Lines compliance function in assigned state(s) ensuring that products & rates are in compliance with all applicable statutes & regulations.

• Lead the Commercial Lines competitive analysis function in assigned states. Keep current with industry trends and peer competitors' actions. Analyze the impact on Grange and adjust business plans as required.

• Partner with sales, marketing, claims, and IT to achieve desired business results in assigned states.

• Stay abreast of current industry trends and state issues. Utilize this knowledge to formulate appropriate recommendations to management and drive product decisions consistent with the Commercial Lines strategy.

What You'll Bring To The Company:

Bachelor's degree preferred; advanced degree and/or professional designation (e.g. CPCU) preferred.

One or more years of profit and loss responsibility, strategic marketing (consulting or corporate) and product management strongly desired. Must have superior problem solving and analytical skills with proven ability to make data-driven decisions. Affinity for and proven ability in mathematics and complex quantitative analysis are critical to success in this role.

Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. Ability to develop and execute a business strategy/vision required.

About Us:

Grange Insurance Company, with $3.2 billion in assets and more than $1.5 billion in annual revenue, is an insurance provider founded in 1935 and based in Columbus, Ohio. Through its network of independent agents, Grange offers auto, home and business insurance protection.

Grange Insurance Company and its affiliates serve policyholders in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin and holds an A.M. Best rating of "A" (Excellent).

Grange understands that life requires flexibility. We promote geographical diversity, allowing hybrid and remote options and flexibility in work hours (role dependent). In addition to competitive traditional benefits, Grange has also created unique benefits based on employee feedback, including a cultural appreciation holiday, family formation benefits, compassionate care leave, and expanded categories of bereavement leave.

Who We Are:

We are committed to an inclusive work environment that welcomes and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We hire great talent from various backgrounds, and our associates are our biggest strength.

 We seek individuals that represent the diversity of our communities, including those of all abilities. A diverse workforce's collective ideas, opinions and creativity are necessary to deliver the innovative solutions and service our agency partners and customers need. Our core values: Be One Team, Deliver Excellence, Communicate Openly, Do the Right Thing, and Solve Creatively for Tomorrow.

Our Associate Resource Groups help us create a more diverse and inclusive mindset and workplace. They also offer professional and personal growth opportunities. These voluntary groups are open to all associates and have formed to celebrate similarities of ethnicity/race, nationality, generation, gender identity, and sexual orientation and include Multicultural Professional Network, Pride Partnership & Allies, Women's Group, and Young Professionals.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, created in 2016, is focused on professional development, networking, business value and community outreach, all of which encourage and facilitate an environment that fosters learning, innovation, and growth. Together, we use our individual experiences to learn from one another and grow as professionals and as people.

We are committed to maintaining a discrimination-free workplace in all aspects, terms and conditions of employment and welcome the unique contributions that you bring from education, opinions, culture, beliefs, race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, handicap, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, pregnancy, veteran status, and citizenship.

Grange Enterprise is proud to be part of the CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion, a national initiative of more than 1400 CEOs working for the advancement of diversity and inclusion within the workplace.