Head of Small Commercial & Casualty

Company Description

We help the world see new possibilities and inspire change for better tomorrows. Our analytic solutions bridge content, data, and analytics to help business, people, and society become stronger, more resilient, and sustainable.

Job Description

· Build, own, and execute upon an ambitious product vision in support of our customers Small Commercial needs.

· Product planning and execution throughout the innovation and product lifecycle, including gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, executing the product vision, and leading development and marketing efforts to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met.

· Lead the product portion of sales opportunities to ensure effective positioning of the solution’s value proposition and customer comfort with the product capabilities to support the ambitious growth goals of the product line.

· Liaise between product colleagues, marketing, and sales to ensure streamlined messaging driven by customer needs and how existing and emerging Verisk capabilities can solve these needs.

· Lead, drive and manage the development and maintenance of procedures and guidance related to field operations for building and community mitigation surveys in alignment with onsite risk control deep domain expertise and customer needs.

· Fosters collaboration between Underwriting, Product, Actuary, Survey, and Finance on key initiatives and strategies to ensure growth and profitability of the unit.

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Qualifications

· Proven experience leading team(s) with strong records of building great internal and external customer relationships that focus on gaining actionable insights and forming collaborative partnerships with the goal of innovation, product improvement, and ease of use.

· 5 to 8 years commercial property insurance product, underwriting, and/or channel management experience.

· Prior product development/management experience. · Strong problem solving, mentoring, conceptual thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to deal with ambiguity.

· Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including presentation skills. Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) with internal staff and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization with varying levels of technical skill

· Strong analytic skill with knowledge of predictive modeling, probabilities, and statistical analyses to be applied to the insurance loss control, rating, and underwriting products

· Comfortable speaking in front of a room full of industry executives but can also dive into the details of a challenging quantitative problem to solve customer needs

· Strong critical thinking, analytical problem-solving and negotiating skills; business creativity is a must

· 10% - 15% travel

Additional Information

At the heart of what we do is help clients manage risk. Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) provides data and insights to our customers in insurance, energy and the financial services markets so they can make faster and more informed decisions.   

Our global team uses AI, machine learning, automation, and other emerging technologies to collect and analyze billions of records. We provide advanced decision-support to prevent credit, lending, and cyber risks. In addition, we monitor and advise companies on complex global matters such as climate change, catastrophes, and geopolitical issues.  

But why we do our work is what sets us apart. It stems from a commitment to making the world better, safer and stronger.  

It’s the reason Verisk is part of the UN Global Compact sustainability initiative. It’s why we made a commitment to balancing 100 percent of our carbon emissions. It’s the aim of our “returnship” program for experienced professionals rejoining the workforce after time away. And, it’s what drives our annual Innovation Day, where we identify our next first-to-market innovations to solve our customers’ problems.   

At its core, Verisk uses data to minimize risk and maximize value. But far bigger, is why we do what we do. 

At Verisk you can build an exciting career with meaningful work; create positive and lasting impact on business; and find the support, coaching, and training you need to advance your career. We have received the Great Place to Work® Certification for the 7th consecutive year. We’ve been recognized by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and a Best Employer for Women, testaments to our culture of engagement and the value we place on an inclusive and diverse workforce.  Verisk’s Statement on Racial Equity and Diversity supports our commitment to these values and affecting positive and lasting change in the communities where we live and work.  

Verisk Analytics is an equal opport