VP, Product Management

Company: Kemper
Location: Alpharetta
Posted on: October 14, 2020

Job Description:

Location(s) Alpharetta GA Details Kemper is seeking a VP, Product Management to join our State Management team. Position_Responsibilities * Manage one of Kemper s four largest and most complex states. Analyze performance of products and execute on recommendations necessary to achieve financial goals. * Develop strategic vision and corresponding business plans for assigned state(s)/region. * Assist with regional leadership activities. Assist in hiring, coaching and developing employees. * Manage 1-3 direct reports, depending upon states and candidate s qualifications. * 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. 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 preferred * Prior management/leadership experience. * Strong computer spreadsheet and database skills. * Strong communication skills - ability to present ideas and information in a clear, concise, organized and diplomatic manner; gather information from multiple parties to ensure all perspectives are heard and considered; listen to others to respond effectively to ideas, thoughts, and questions; ability to work with others in effectively negotiating through conflict express one's self effectively in adversarial and confrontational settings to obtain desired results * Organizational skills: both time and task skills are required. * 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. * Leadership skills and strong diplomacy and negotiation skills. ZR -GD -IN -PT Show moreShow less

Keywords: Kemper, Alpharetta , VP, Product Management, Executive , Alpharetta, Georgia