Product Development Manager (Commercial Middle Market P&C)

Amerisure Insurance•Farmington Hills, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Amerisure is seeking a Product Development Manager to lead the planning, development, and maintenance of its product portfolio in support of expertise in target markets. The role oversees research and responses to industry trends, regulatory changes, environmental forces, and market needs. It manages the product backlog, coordinates with stakeholders, and advances project recommendations through execution. The position is hybrid, working three days per week in a local office and two days from home. Listed office locations are Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Farmington Hills, Indianapolis, and Tampa.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent work-related experience.
10 years of demonstrated coverage analysis experience within the insurance industry or a similar role.
Intermediate computer skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent analytical skills and the ability to think strategically with a high degree of detail.
Ability to manage multiple project work teams using applied project management principles.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build positive partnerships and collaborate with cross-functional business teams.
Ability to lead discussions, make presentations, and deliver technical results to a non-technical audience.
Ability to travel up to 20%.

Nice To Haves

Five years of management experience in Commercial Property and Casualty Lines in a product management or similar role.
CPCU and/or other property and casualty certifications.

Responsibilities

Manage, train, provide performance feedback to, and assign duties to direct reports to support productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Support the development and execution of Amerisure’s product strategy.
Lead the review and analysis of industry intelligence, bureau programs, and ISO and/or AAIS circulars concerning new and existing products or coverages, including rates, rules, and forms, and convey developed concepts.
Evaluate Amerisure’s product portfolio against the competitive landscape and target-market needs to identify potential product enhancements and retirements.
Manage the product backlog, including intake, prioritization, and stakeholder feedback.
Maintain a complete product map of Amerisure products to evaluate and address product interactions.
Support business-case development for potential product solutions and use project management skills to support execution of approved business cases.
Maintain, develop, and lead the team in following written risk and compliance policies, standards, and procedures.
Develop and manage positive relationships with internal and external partners.
Represent Amerisure’s interests through industry forums and interactions with regulatory agencies.