Product Analyst - Excess & Surplus Lines

Auto-Owners Insurance • Lansing, MI

28d • Hybrid

About The Position

A career at Auto-Owners is challenging and rewarding. Our group of caring associates create financial security by helping individuals and businesses make a new start when a loss occurs. Job Description We offer a merit-based work-from-home program based on job responsibilities. After initial training in-person, this specific role could have the flexibility to work from home up to 3 days per week. Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking an Excess & Surplus Product Analyst. The E&S Product Analyst will drive the development and implementation of innovative commercial insurance products. This role requires strong analytical and strategic skills and requires collaboration with cross-functional teams. An ideal candidate is tech-savvy, familiar with analytics tools, and possesses strong project management skills. Auto-Owners Insurance is a mutual insurance company with a simple human sense approach to business. This means we answer the phone because it's ringing, we treat people like they're people, and we believe the right way is the human way. Established in 1916 and headquartered in Lansing, Michigan, we currently operate in 26 states. We partner with independent agencies to sell our products to the communities we serve, and we are consistently acknowledged for our superior customer service. We are proud to have been ranked among the Fortune 500 every year since 2002. Find out why working here is more than just a job - apply today! Not sure what type of position you're looking for? Click the button below to send us your resume.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Economics, Finance, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or another related technical field. Candidates without a bachelor’s degree but with 3+ years of related experience may also be considered.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience presenting to leadership
• 3+ years of experience, including direct involvement in E&S or related specialty lines, is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with data querying or actuarial pricing concepts
• Ability to: assemble information, develop opinions, and clearly express decisions on product development using sound reasoning and judgment select, reject, or offer alternatives for a given project within guidelines and philosophy established by the Company organize and independently execute assigned work under general supervision maintain confidentiality and data security
• Please note that the ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship is a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Leading the execution of new enhancements from concept to launch and managing existing products to meet production and profitability targets
• Plan and execute the introduction of new projects and analyze the impact of the change after project completion
• Conducting market research and competitive analyses to identify opportunities for product differentiation and innovation
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams, including underwriting, actuarial, and IT, to ensure seamless product delivery
• Identifying emerging issues within the E&S market and recommending data-driven adjustments to strategy
• Serving as the liaison between actuarial, IT, and business partners, translating technical analyses and system capabilities into actionable business insights and product decisions
• Create and present training materials on projects
• Maintaining punctual attendance in accordance with an assigned work schedule at a Company-approved work location

Benefits

• Along with a competitive base salary, Auto-Owners offers a friendly work environment, structured training program, employee mentoring, matched 401(k), fully-funded pension plan (once vested), and bonus programs.
• Auto-Owners also provides generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees