Product Strategy Lead

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

This individual will be responsible for creating a product strategy and roadmap for the startup and small insurer and segment. Objectives will include:

• Building a deep understanding of customer data and technology requirements, identifying improvement opportunities to our product suite, and managing the product idea pipeline through partnerships, client discussions, etc.
• Collaborating with key leaders, subject matter experts, marketing, legal and other functional teams will be required to accomplish these goals.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to create and define a pilot execution plan that includes key activities, key deliverables, and key performance indicators. As such, the candidate will balance a strategic mindset with achieving results. 

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Qualifications

•  7-10 years of relevant work experience in insurance, technology, consulting, investing etc. Of them, at least: 
• 3+ years of experience working at a rapidly growing P&C Insurtech 
• 4+ years of experience with a management consulting firm or VC fund focused on the insurance industry  
• Deep understanding of Insurtech company / MGA business needs  
• Ability to lead complex and strategic insurance-business discussions and create solutions 
• Ability to be creative and decisive with data driven approach 
• Track record in Strategy, Product Development, Customer Journey Management 
• Experience performing current state analysis and formulating strategic action plans based on results and future state goals 
• Working knowledge or experience with repositioning products to showcase their powerful relevance  

Attributes and Skills 

• A thought leader within the Insurtech community 
• Passionate about solving challenges and building fresh and disruptive products/services 
• Strategic thinker – understands how to structure problem statements/improvement opportunities and develops solutions to account for barriers and dependencies while creating short, medium, and long term benefits 
• Able to collaborate with other internal teams, such as product management, finance, marketing, and compliance 
• Applies knowledge of carrier business/financial key performance indicators to recommended actions/solutions 
• Appreciation for nuance of customer/ user experience; ability to think through how to utilize feedback and other data 
• Serves as an advocate for the customer and pursues products/services that promote ease of doing business and delivery of information that enables improved decision making 

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 commu