Product Analyst - Excess & Surplus Lines

Auto-Owners Insurance Company • Lansing, MI

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

A career at Auto-Owners is challenging and rewarding. Our group of caring associates create financial security by helping individuals and businesses make a new start when a loss occurs. Job Description We offer a merit-based work-from-home program based on job responsibilities. After initial training in-person, this specific role could have the flexibility to work from home up to 3 days per week. Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking an Excess & Surplus Product Analyst. The E&S Product Analyst will drive the development and implementation of innovative commercial insurance products. This role requires strong analytical and strategic skills and requires collaboration with cross-functional teams. An ideal candidate is tech-savvy, familiar with analytics tools, and possesses strong project management skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Economics, Finance, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or another related technical field. Candidates without a bachelor’s degree but with 3+ years of related experience may also be considered.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience presenting to leadership
• Ability to: assemble information, develop opinions, and clearly express decisions on product development using sound reasoning and judgment select, reject, or offer alternatives for a given project within guidelines and philosophy established by the Company organize and independently execute assigned work under general supervision maintain confidentiality and data security
• Please note that the ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship is a requirement.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of experience, including direct involvement in E&S or related specialty lines, is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with data querying or actuarial pricing concepts

Responsibilities

• Leading the execution of new enhancements from concept to launch and managing existing products to meet production and profitability targets
• Plan and execute the introduction of new projects and analyze the impact of the change after project completion
• Conducting market research and competitive analyses to identify opportunities for product differentiation and innovation
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams, including underwriting, actuarial, and IT, to ensure seamless product delivery
• Identifying emerging issues within the E&S market and recommending data-driven adjustments to strategy
• Serving as the liaison between actuarial, IT, and business partners, translating technical analyses and system capabilities into actionable business insights and product decisions
• Create and present training materials on projects
• Maintaining punctual attendance in accordance with an assigned work schedule at a Company-approved work location

Benefits

• Along with a competitive base salary, Auto-Owners offers a friendly work environment, structured training program, employee mentoring, matched 401(k), fully-funded pension plan (once vested), and bonus programs.
• Auto-Owners also provides generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees