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.
Requirements
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 preferred
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
Remote: This position is a remote role and can work from a US based home.