About the Role
Merchants Insurance Group is seeking a strategic professional to manage the performance, strategy, and growth of commercial package and middle market insurance product lines. This role involves collaborating across departments to enhance profitability, improve loss outcomes, and strengthen market position through data-driven decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Serve as business owner for assigned product lines, accountable for profitability, growth, and retention.
- Drive production goals by monitoring performance and partnering with regional teams.
- Conduct competitive, market, and industry analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
- Lead state rate and form filings in partnership with the Actuarial Team.
- Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal governance standards.
- Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle from strategy through implementation and continuous improvement.
- Partner with technology and operational teams to improve product capabilities and customer experience.
- Identify and develop new product opportunities, coverage enhancements, and endorsements.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives and influence decision-making in a matrixed environment.
- Support field teams through product education and performance insights.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- 5+ years of insurance product management, underwriting, or actuarial experience.
- Experience working across functions and influencing outcomes without direct authority.
Skills
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Data analysis
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Insurance product management
- Underwriting
- Actuarial analysis
Location
- Buffalo, NY
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 5+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree
Salary/Compensations
- $133,000 - $155,000
Benefits
- Welcoming and positive work environment
- Flexible work arrangements including flex scheduling and summer hours
- Colleague Appreciation Events
- Competitive pay scale
- Generous paid time off package
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 6% (immediately vested)
- Company bonus programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
About the Company
- Merchants Insurance Group
Equal Opportunity
- Merchants Insurance Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
