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Job Title: Commercial Lines Product Manager
Location: Sarasota, FL (On-site, 5 days/week)
Industry: Insurance
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and technically proficient Commercial Lines Product Manager to lead the development and implementation of new commercial insurance programs. This role is hands-on and strategic, requiring deep expertise in multistate product development, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will drive product innovation, ensure regulatory alignment, and deliver programs that meet market needs and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end product development for new commercial lines programs, including rate, rule, and form filings.
- Collaborate with Sales, Risk Management, Actuarial, Underwriting, Claims, Legal, Systems, and Compliance teams to gather input and ensure product integrity.
- Manage regulatory filing processes, including submission and response coordination via SERFF and IRFS.
- Translate product requirements into system programming specifications for policy administration platforms.
- Develop and validate data reporting requirements to monitor program performance and support regulatory data calls.
- Conduct pre- and post-launch system validation to ensure accurate implementation of product specifications.
- Analyze market trends, competitor filings, and performance data to inform product strategy and enhancements.
- Support onboarding and technical development of department staff.
- Stay current on emerging trends in P&C insurance and share insights with internal teams.
- Travel as needed to support product initiatives and team collaboration.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial lines product management within the insurance industry.
- Strong familiarity with ISO rules, forms, and regulatory filing processes.
- Proven track record of successful product development and delivery with measurable ROI.
- Advanced data analysis skills and experience with performance monitoring tools.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- CPCU or similar insurance certification preferred.
Preferred Skills
- Experience analyzing competitor filings and market data.
- Strong understanding of policy administration systems and programming requirements.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with precision and efficiency.
Salary : $120,000 - $135,000