Insurance Product Manager, WC

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• initiatives that maintain the integrity of our Workers Compensation (WC)
• product, utilizing your deep understanding of NCCI and independent rating
• bureau manuals.
• Effectively communicate project expectations and schedule timelines to
• seamlessly oversee and integrate product changes.
• Collaborate continuously with engineering, product, and legal teams to
• accurately translate complex state regulations and NCCI rules into clear
• technical requirements, driving automated compliance solutions.
• Determine required resources and coordinate stakeholders to successfully
• attain project objectives, specifically integrating Workers' Compensation
• (WC) underwriting expertise to clearly define requirements for the automation
• of underwriting and the enhancement of portfolio management.
• Track initiative milestones, deliverables, and performance metrics, providing
• regular status reports while collaborating with the Filings team and owning
• the working relationship with WC rating bureaus.
• Collaborate with internal teams to design and implement efficient initiative
• workflows. Build clear, efficient processes that empower our customer service
• and production teams and users to quickly grasp our WC product offerings and
• swiftly resolve issues.
• Conduct Market Research review data, research studies and filings in an
• effort to guide the direction of the line.
• Workers' Compensation Mastery: 5+ years of experience in Workers Compensation
• product with deep, practical understanding of WC insurance, class code
• assignment, premium calculation, navigating bureau manuals and rate/form
• revisions ensuring changes meet appropriate regulatory compliance.
• Underwriting Acumen: Working knowledge of WC underwriting principles,
• portfolio and the automated underwriting process.
• Project Management and Process optimization: PMP, Six Sigma or equivalent
• certifications preferred.
• Metrics and monitoring: Experience with Jira, Figma, Tableau and AI tools.
• Stakeholder Management: Communication skills that motivate team members and
• drive results.
• Bachelor's degree in insurance, business, finance, STEM, or a related field.
• Deep knowledge of Pay as you go is preferred.
• Preference will be given to candidates with understanding of AI principles
• and experience with AI tools.
• CPCU or master’s degree.
• US annual base salary ranges for this full-time position depending on
• experience/skillset
• Mid Level: $115,000 - $150,000/yr
• Senior Level: $130,000 - $170,000/yr
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