Director, Product Line Manager

Director, Product Line Manager

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Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation has grown from a small investment management firm into one of the largest commercial lines property and casualty insurers in the United States. We are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, a Fortune 500 Company, and a member of the S&P 500. Today the Berkley brand comprises more than 50 businesses worldwide, divided into Insurance and Reinsurance and Monoline Excess.

Led by our Executive Chairman, founder and largest shareholder, William R. Berkley, and our President and Chief Executive Officer, W. Robert Berkley, Jr., the corporation is well positioned to pursue future growth.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

• Serve as the key point of contact for Operating Units regarding product development and filing requests leveraging the existing General Risk Filings.
• Review and analyze insurance bureau changes and provide recommendations to the Operating Units for action by Enterprise Product Support Services (EPSS).
• Coordinate and consult with supported Operating Units and potential new entrants, EPSS Actuarial, and EPSS Regulatory in the creation, adoption, implementation, and modification of bureau and proprietary products.
• Work with supported EPSS Operating Units to prioritize product change requests to leverage efficiencies.
• Provide potential new Operating Unit entrants with in-depth overview of the current product suite available on the platform.
• Oversight and/or assist with project initiation and/or planning for projects of moderate to high complexity.
• Consult with supported EPSS Operating Units on various jurisdictional regulatory issues and methods of compliance.
• Conduct research on various topics and provide communication, recommendation and/or direction to EPSS Staff and the Operating Units.
• Lead periodic product/rate reviews with EPSS Actuarial and EPSS Regulatory and provide resulting summary to the Operating Units.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and changes, both within the industry and within WRBC.
• Develop strong and collaborative working relationships with the Operating Unit personnel.
• Develop and maintain strong positive working relationships with internal EPSS Actuarial, Regulatory, and Quality Assurance personnel.
• Develop and maintain strong positive working relationships with Berkley Technology Services (BTS).
• Develop proficiency with the Genesys System.
• Develop clear, concise, and accurate business requirements for system implementations.
• Assist with Quality Assurance/Quality Control initiatives including specific testing responsibilities and investigation of system failures and mitigation strategy.
• Participate on corporate projects as assigned, including development of new policy administration systems or assistance in establishing new operating units.
• Assist with development of end-user tools to support the Operating Units.
• Serve on various WRBC committees and ad hoc user groups.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 8 years of P&C insurance industry experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of product experience.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to successfully interact with varied levels of personnel.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-based environment.
• Ability to work autonomously with little direction or oversight.
• Prior knowledge and experience working with insurance company operating systems and related technology.
• Proficiency with Excel and various data manipulation software.
• Consistently demonstrate WRBC Core Competencies and Innovation Behaviors.

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Industry Designations Preferred – CPCU, AU, ARM, etc.

Salary Range – $100K to $150K, dependent on experience and location.

Berkley is committed to offering comprehensive and competitive employee health benefits that help our employees stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement.

We support our employees in planning for their current and future security by offering Short & Long Term Disability, 401(k)/Profit Sharing/Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment/Travel, and Additional Life Insurance. We promote work-life balance and personal wellness by providing an Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick/Holidays), and encouraging employees to participate in our groups wellness program.

We take risk management excellence and your professional growth and ongoing development seriously by offering industry-related education and exams along with industry-related tuition assistance.