AVP Product Execution & Modernization

MAPFRE•Webster, MA

46d

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic Executive Leader to drive the maintenance, modernization, and strategic evolution of our products, tools, and underwriting practices. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of our offerings—balancing ease of doing business with strong underwriting discipline—while fostering growth and innovation. You will lead the creation and execution of a comprehensive product roadmap, champion cross-functional collaboration, and cultivate strategic partnerships with vendors and distribution channels. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for transforming market trends into actionable strategies, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required; Master’s degree preferred.
Experience: 9–11 years of relevant experience (or Master’s degree plus 7–9 years).
7+ years of management experience with proven leadership in Product, Underwriting, and Innovation.
Expertise in product strategy, underwriting, and agile methodologies.
Exceptional communication skills to articulate priorities and roadmap decisions.
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate insights into actionable plans.
Resilient and tenacious leader who thrives under pressure and navigates complex environments with confidence.
Proven ability to build and develop high-performing teams, set clear goals, and create growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

Market Positioning & Growth: Partner with State teams to analyze market performance, ensuring alignment with growth and profitability objectives.
Performance Excellence: Develop best-in-class oversight frameworks, including underwriting benchmarks and measurable performance indicators, driving accountability and results.
Regulatory Compliance: Collaborate with underwriting operations, legal, and security/compliance teams to ensure adherence to all legal and regulatory requirements.
Product Roadmap Leadership: Design and manage a strategic roadmap, coordinating with pricing, data science, underwriting, compliance, marketing, claims, customer service, and digital product teams to ensure seamless delivery.
Stakeholder Engagement: Set clear expectations, communicate prioritization decisions, and articulate product strategy across all levels of the organization.
Brand Alignment: Work closely with Marketing to align product and underwriting strategies with brand identity and value propositions.
Vendor Strategy: Evaluate and optimize vendor partnerships to enhance product efficiency, pricing accuracy, and underwriting effectiveness.
Trend Analysis & Innovation: Monitor external market trends, assess risks and opportunities, and lead initiatives that position the organization as an industry innovator.
Strategic Leadership: Direct and develop mid- to long-term strategies for product, pricing, and underwriting policies and standards.
Team Development: Mentor and inspire a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Execution Enablement: Ensure all teams have the necessary information and resources to implement product changes effectively.
Technical Excellence: Collaborate with technical leaders to promote a culture of critical thinking and technical rigor within product and underwriting functions.