Director, Product Development

The Muse

. Lead the product development for all assigned products, leveraging deep expertise of the insurance business and product, that influence decisions across the organization .

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the product development for all assigned products, leveraging deep expertise of the insurance business and product, that influence decisions across the organization
Leads teams in understanding the link between PURE’s vision and strategies and department initiatives through a product development lens to ensure progress towards company objectives
Ideate, design and implement new or enhanced products with complex product features
Contribute to the consistent iteration of long-term product roadmaps for assigned products, with an appropriate cadence of updates to pricing, contract, selection and all other product features
Manage the identification, exploration, and nurturing of new and existing strategic partnerships to offer a more robust suite of products
Conduct internal and external research to identify emerging trends, member needs and review competitor offerings to inform product innovation
Drive cross-functional collaboration with Underwriting, Claims, Marketing, Sales and all other stakeholders to successfully and efficiently design and develop enhancements to the product suite
Build strong relationships with Technology to define detailed system requirements and collaborate continuously throughout the build to ensure new and revised product builds, features and tools are delivered as designed with high level of quality
Proactively consider the comprehensive member and broker experiences for any touchpoint in the design of a given product and support processes to continuously improve these experiences
Collaborate with the Actuarial Pricing, Data & Analytics, and State Product Management departments to develop different models using internal and external data to inform product pricing and risk selection decisions
Identify, explore, and support the pursuit of external data sources that could provide value to our products
Develop and manage the work of analysts that report directly to them (if applicable)
Mentor and be a thought leader for managers and analysts across our Product teams
Act as a subject matter expert on committees/external panels/forums/rate hearings

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years relevant work experience in P&C insurance product management required with demonstrated increased responsibilities over time
High net worth personal lines insurance experience preferred, but not required
Bachelor’s degree required, ideally in an analytical field of study such as Economics, Finance, Actuarial Science, Math, Statistics or Risk Management
Deep knowledge of the P&C insurance industry, competitors, insurance product pricing, financial drivers of profitability; comprehensive understanding of legislative and insurance regulation
Extensive understanding of product, underwriting and distribution and how each impacts the other
Exceptional ability to analyze data and dashboards to draw useful insights and develop strategies and recommendations
Superior critical and analytical thinking, quantitative and problem-solving skills with the ability to make and influence data-based decisions
Established experience leading teams and important initiatives through a consultative leadership style and growth mindset
Outstanding oral and written communication skills with a proven ability to engage and inspire various audiences, while establishing executive presence
Highest Level of integrity and honesty

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Opportunities to stretch and grow
Clarity and kindness
Support in good times and bad
A community that cares

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Hard Skills & Tools

product managementdata analysisproduct pricingrisk selectionfinancial analysisactuarial sciencequantitative analysisdashboard analysisstrategic planningproduct development

Soft Skills

leadershipcritical thinkinganalytical thinkingproblem-solvingcommunicationconsultative leadershiprelationship buildingmentoringinfluencinggrowth mindset

Certifications

Bachelor's degree