Director, Product Management

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Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises. 

Position Summary:

Kemper Auto is seeking a Director, Product Management to work at a local Kemper office or remotely from a US-based home for non-local candidates.  As a member of the Product team, you will be responsible to drive profit and growth by implementing business and pricing strategies for Kemper’s non-standard auto line of business. This role will help define and implement the strategy for one of Kemper’s largest and most complex states.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop strategic vision and corresponding business plans for assigned state(s)/region.
• Analyze performance of products and execute on recommendations necessary to achieve financial goals.
• Assist State Product Management leadership with regional leadership activities.
• Collaborate and communicate with business partners to ensure successful implementations and execution.
• Develop rate and rule pricing proposals for submission to departments of insurance and negotiate for approval to ensure rate adequacy and marketability.
• Lead or participate in regional/national special projects, initiatives or other related work assignments as required/requested.
• Collaborate with business partners across the organization to justify changes to Kemper systems, business practices and/or product offerings with sound analysis and logic, forecasting expected growth and profit impacts.
• Analyze competitive information as well as Company and industry data in consultation with the Regional Sales Managers, Underwriting Managers, Marketing and other appropriate personnel.
• Manage 1-3 direct reports, including hiring, coaching, and developing employees.
   

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in a business-related discipline (mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, insurance or other related discipline preferred)
• 7+ years of Personal and Commercial Lines experience in regional Product Management or National strategy role
• Experience managing initiatives at the countrywide or multi-state level is required
• Prior management/leadership experience
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interface at all levels of the organization.
• Experience with SAS, Tableau, PowerBI or similar desired
• Experience with Snowflake, SQL, and SQL Server desired
• Demonstrates the ability to analyze data and develop strategic recommendations
• Solid technical skills when it comes to managing auto, home and other lines of business, as well as general CAT management knowledge
• The range for this position is $125,300 to $208,800. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors.  This job is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and Kemper benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, etc.)  
• This position can be worked hybrid from a local Kemper office or can be worked as a remote role from a US-based home for non-local candidates.

Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination.  
 

Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. 
Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email.  Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates.  If you receive such a message, delete it.  

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