Product Analyst - Excess & Surplus Lines

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.

Responsibilities include:

• 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

Desired Skills & Experience

• 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

• 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

• 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

Compensation/Benefits

The salary offered will be commensurate with skills and experience. 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. If you're looking to do rewarding work alongside great people, Auto-Owners is the place for you!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Auto-Owners Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. The Company hires, transfers, and promotes on the basis of ability, without consideration of disability, age, sex, race, color, religion, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, or any factor contrary to federal, state or local law.

*Please note that the ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship is a requirement.

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