Director, Product Line Manager - W. R. Berkley Corporation : Job Details

Join W. R. Berkley Corporation as a Director, Product Line Manager.

Company Details: Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation has grown into one of the largest commercial lines property and casualty insurers in the United States. The company provides a state of predictability, allowing brokers and agents to act with confidence.

Responsibilities: Provide product technical expertise for assigned property & casualty insurance line(s) of business. This includes consultation, underwriting, claims considerations, legal and regulatory impacts, and systems implementation.

• Serve as a key point of contact for the Operating Units regarding product development and filing requests.
• Review and analyze insurance bureau changes and provide recommendations.
• Coordinate and consult with supported Operating Units and potential new entrants.
• Work with supported EPSS Operating Units to prioritize product change requests.
• Provide potential new Operating Unit entrants with an in-depth overview of the current product suite.
• 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.
• Conduct research on various topics and provide communication, recommendation, and/or direction to EPSS Staff and the Operating Units.
• Responsible for leading periodic product/rate reviews.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and changes.
• Stay abreast of trends and changes 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 and maintain proficiency with the Genesys System.
• Develop clear, concise, and accurate business requirements for system implementations.
• Assist with Quality Assurance/Quality Control initiatives.
• Participate on corporate projects as assigned.
• 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.

Qualifications: Minimum of 8 years of P&C insurance industry experience, minimum of 5 years of product experience, strong critical thinking and analytical skills, and strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• 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 in 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.

Education Requirement: Bachelor's Degree. Industry Designations Preferred (CPCU, AU, ARM, etc.).

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Industry Designations Preferred (CPCU, AU, ARM, etc.).

Additional Company Details: Salary Range - $100K to $150K, dependent on experience and location. Comprehensive and competitive employee health benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, and Health Reimbursement Arrangement.