Associate Product Manager
About The Position
The Associate Product Manager plays a key role in managing and optimizing personal auto products by executing pricing strategies, enhancing coverage options, and supporting market expansion. The role bridges technical analysis and strategic planning. Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline; Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Data Science, Business, or a related analytical discipline required.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in product management, pricing, or insurance operations.
- Advanced Excel and solid experience using SQL
- Proficient in SERFF and filing support tools
- Familiarity with pricing tools and product management systems
- Working knowledge of insurance policy admin and rating platforms
- Strong analytical skills and decision-making capabilities
- Excellent documentation and communication skills
- Ability to translate technical data into actionable insights
- Project coordination and time management skills
- Strong attention to detail and regulatory accuracy
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Analytics, or a related field is a plus.
- Experience with rate filings and multi-state product management preferred.
- Experience with insurance policy admin systems is beneficial.
- Understanding of regulatory filing systems (e.g., SERFF).
- CPCU, AINS, or other industry certifications encouraged.
Responsibilities
- Manage product filings, including preparation, submission, and correspondence with regulators to ensure timely and accurate approvals.
- Analyze product and competitor data to identify gaps and recommend enhancements to coverage, pricing, or segmentation.
- Support implementation of new product initiatives, collaborating with IT, operations, and marketing to ensure smooth rollout.
- Communicate pricing or product changes to internal stakeholders, ensuring understanding and proper execution.
- Monitor state-level profitability and retention metrics to identify areas for improvement.
- Develop project timelines and coordinate deliverables across departments to meet business objectives.
- Handle audit and compliance reviews by ensuring documentation and decisions are well-supported and traceable.
Benefits
- Qualify for your choice of health and dental plans within your first month.
- Save for your future with robust 401(k) match, Health Spending Accounts and various retirement plans.
- Learn and Grow with our Tuition Assistance Program, paid certifications and continuing education programs.
- Contribute to your community through United Way and volunteer programs.
- Balance your life with generous paid time off and business casual dress.
- Get employee discounts for shopping, dining and travel through Kemper Perks.
- Annual discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
