Manager, Primary Casualty

Berkley • Scottsdale, AZ

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Nautilus is seeking a manager to help shape the direction and performance of our Primary Casualty line of business. This role will operate with meaningful autonomy while partnering closely with the Vice President, Product Management to execute on both tactical and strategic initiatives. You will collaborate with Product Innovation, Actuarial, Production Underwriting, Digital Solutions, and IT.
This role can be located on a hybrid schedule in our Scottsdale headquarters or remotely for a highly qualified candidate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years of experience in Commercial P&C underwriting and/or product management, with a focus on Primary Casualty.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data for decision-making.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and guide cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and grow into expanded responsibilities over time.

Nice To Haves

• CPCU, ASLI, AIC or completion of other insurance-related classes is preferred
• Excess and surplus lines background beneficial
• Direct supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads and develops the Product Development team
• Handle interviewing, hiring, training, performance evaluations, and issue resolution in alignment with company policies and goals.
• Independently research, design, and propose new or enhanced products, underwriting guidelines, policy language, pricing approaches, and market opportunities for the Primary Casualty line.
• Evaluate competitive intelligence and emerging trends to proactively recommend product solutions.
• Drive select product initiatives from concept through implementation, with increasing ownership over time.
• Act as a subject matter expert within the department to identify and provide training opportunities, provide business requirements to IT developers, and possible QA of newly implemented product initiatives or projects.
• Monitor production results, conversion trends, rate adequacy, and profitability
• Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external distribution partners to support product success.
• Use data and insights to recommend adjustments in positioning, pricing, or underwriting strategy.
• Communicate findings and recommendations with an appropriate level of independence and judgment.
• Partner with the Vice President, Product Management to align product roadmap priorities with broader organizational goals.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested by the Vice President, Product Management.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave! At Nautilus, we offer Childbirth Recovery Leave as well as Primary Caregiver Leave, for up to a maximum of 12 weeks of paid leave.
• Nautilus offers Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage options, along with Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) choices
• We help our employees feel secure by providing a 401(k) program, profit sharing, stock purchase plan, life insurance, and travel accident insurance options.
• One of our core values is “Committed to Serve” and these aren’t idle words. We provide every employee one paid day off per year to volunteer at a local charity. That’s serving with a smile!
• We take risk management excellence and your professional growth seriously by offering Tuition Assistance and Industry-Related Education and Exam programs.
• Employees are eligible for special cell phone service discounts with Verizon and AT&T. We’ve got a plum position for you! We participate in the Plum Benefits program offering employees cost-free access to thousands of exclusive travel and entertainment discounts.
• Flexible work arrangements
• On site newly renovated fitness center - free to use for employees. Yoga and other classes available for a nominal fee.

What This Job Offers

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