Director - Product Management

Location(s)

Chicago, Illinois

Details

Merastar Insurance Company (A KEMPER SUBSIDIARY) has an F/T opening for a Director - Product Management in Chicago, IL (remote working/telecommuting benefits available within USA). Duties are to manage one of company's four largest and most complex states. Analyze performance of products and execute on recommendations necessary to achieve financial goals.

Develop strategic vision and corresponding business plans for assigned state(s)/region. Assist AVP State Management with regional leadership activities. Assist AVP State Management in hiring, coaching and developing employees.

Manage/Supervise 1-3 direct reports. Collaborate and communicate with business partners to ensure successful implementations and execution. Develop rate and rule pricing proposals for submission to departments of insurance and negotiate for approval to ensure rate adequacy and marketability.

Lead or participate in regional/national, special projects. initiatives or other related work assignments as required/requested. Collaborate with business partners across the organization to justify change to Kemper systems, business practices and/or product offerings with sound analysis and logic, forecasting expected growth and profit impacts. Analyze competitive information as well as Company and industry data in consultation with the Regional Sales Managers, Underwriting Managers.

Marketing and other appropriate personnel. Supervise 3 employees (Sr. Market analyst, Market Director, Market Analyst). Requires a Bachelor's degree or its foreign equivalent in Business, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Finance or other related discipline.

Higher degree accepted but not a minimum requirement. Plus 6 years experience in a statistical, actuarial or financial role/occupation involving product management within a personal or commercial insurance line. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 3 years of management/leadership experience in the insurance industry, 6 years of experience in developing/using computer spreadsheet and database skills, 6 years of experience in analyzing data and develop strategic recommendations. 6 years of experience in using technical skills in managing auto, home and other lines of business.. 5% short term international and/or domestic travel to attend industry conferences may be involved.

Email resumes to : Jennifer.brown@kemper.com with Reference to Req # R-24-0026350.