Director, Product Management - Business Insurance General Liability and Umbrella

Travelers • Hartford, CT

19d

About The Position

In this role, you will serve as the business leader and primary advocate for the GL and Umbrella lines, bridging strategy and execution across the organization. Your responsibilities include: • Lead Transformational Initiatives: Champion and manage major strategic investments—from pricing modernization and product innovation to technology implementations—that will shape the future of these lines • Drive Line Performance: Partner with market teams, functional partners, and senior leadership to develop and execute strategies that optimize growth, profitability, and competitive positioning for our GL and Umbrella portfolios • Build Cross-Functional Alignment: Act as the central point of contact for line-related initiatives, ensuring seamless collaboration among Underwriting, Product Development, Actuarial, Claims, IT, Distribution, and other key partners • Translate and Communicate: Build and bridge technical and business perspectives by translating complex analytical concepts into actionable insights for diverse audiences, from functional partners to market leadership and executive leadership • Deliver Strategic Projects: Lead cross-functional teams to execute high-impact initiatives with precision, managing timelines, stakeholder expectations, and organizational change This is a truly exciting opportunity to join a high-performing team and make a tangible impact on lines that generate significant premium volume while solving complex business challenges in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. If you're energized by strategic thinking, cross-functional leadership, and driving meaningful change, this role offers exceptional scope and visibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of experience in data analytics or similar work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management/Administration, Mathematics, Finance, Actuarial Science, Economics, or other analytics related field.
• Six years’ experience working in a mathematical, analytical, or data related role preferably in the financial services industry.
• Has deep understanding of Travelers' business strategy and plan objectives to align with enterprise goals.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact and influence with all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional data analysis skills with the ability to interpret trends and report insights and recommendations to business partners.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage change, develop employees, and align resources to accomplish key objectives.
• Deep knowledge of pricing and actuarial techniques and understanding of actuarial concepts such as loss development and trending.
• Understand the workflow and terminology of insurance products and processes and their impact on profit and loss.

Responsibilities

• Direct and initiate the process of complex data analysis of business results including product refreshes, performance expectations and identify root causes and how results impact the broader organization.
• Manage, coach, and guide a team and/or project initiatives.
• Develop and influence recommendations to drive desired growth & profitability impacts based on holistic view of short- and long-term strategy with consideration for local regulatory nuances and broader marketplace dynamics.
• Implement strategic vision and navigate and adjust short- and long-term strategies to adopt recommendations.
• Independently present, inform and influence recommendations to senior leadership including proposed product/pricing changes or new product builds to gain consensus on implementing recommendations.
• Act as a senior resource in key strategic initiatives and projects in support of the broader organization, leveraging cross-functional leadership and strong communication with stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
• Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
• Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
• Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
• Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director