Product Analyst

Independence Pet Group

Product Analyst optimizing pet insurance portfolio for Independence Pet Holdings. Supporting product strategy, compliance, and competitive analysis in the pet insurance industry.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic support to Product leadership by delivering actionable recommendations on product and brand direction, including underwriting guidelines, risk appetite, rating algorithms, and product strategies
Support new product development and product enhancements by gathering business requirements, conducting impact analyses, and ensuring alignment with broader product objectives
Ensure all operational product changes adhere to regulatory and compliance standards applicable to MGAs and insurance carriers
Partner with Marketing, Actuarial, Underwriting, Product Portfolio, Data & Analytics, and Implementation teams to design and deliver system and process solutions that advance product initiatives
Collaborate with Training and Marketing teams to develop communication plans, training materials, and marketing assets for new or enhanced products
Conduct post-implementation monitoring of product or brand strategies using defined success criteria
Support portfolio analysis by developing, tracking, and interpreting KPIs to inform product performance decisions across the MGA’s book of business
Conduct deep-dive analyses of key competitors across the pet insurance ecosystem, including traditional insurers, tech-driven entrants, and cross-sector disruptors
Maintain and enhance a competitor intelligence framework covering pricing, claims models, marketing strategies, underwriting partners, and customer acquisition tactics
Analyze public filings, investor presentations, press releases, and industry reports to identify competitor KPIs, strategic shifts, and market positioning
Monitor competitor partnerships and distribution channels (e.g., veterinary networks, pet retailers, embedded insurance platforms) and assess their potential impact on the MGA’s market share
Benchmark innovations in insurance and non-insurance offerings—such as wellness packages and loyalty programs—against current MGA product offerings
Create detailed competitor profiles and produce monthly competitor intelligence briefings for executive stakeholders
Support senior leadership with strategic initiatives, portfolio reviews, and business planning
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the broader product organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in Risk Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or Actuarial Science
8+ years of Product experience within the insurance industry; pet insurance, personal lines, or MGA experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated understanding of insurance industry trends, state regulatory requirements, and compliance processes, particularly those relevant to MGAs
Strong commitment to data-driven analysis and decision-making
Proven ability to foster a collaborative culture, working effectively with stakeholders across multiple levels and departments
Ability to work independently, think critically, and approach challenges with creative problem-solving
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong skills in Excel and PowerPoint
SQL, Python, or R preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision Insurance
Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
Company paid short-term and long-term disability
12 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Retirement savings plan
Personal Paid Time Off
Paid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day off
Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations
Pet friendly office environment
Commuter Benefits
Group Pet Insurance
On the job training and skills development
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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Hard Skills & Tools

data-driven analysisimpact analysisKPI trackingcompetitor analysisrisk appetiterating algorithmsproduct strategiesunderwriting guidelinescreative problem-solvingstatistical analysis

Soft Skills

collaborative culturestakeholder engagementindependent workcritical thinkingcommunication skillsstrategic supportbusiness planningtraining developmentmarketing asset creationpost-implementation monitoring