Insurance Product Strategist

Axis Group; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Axis Group in Belgium is seeking an experienced Product Manager for life insurance who will analyze products, monitor market trends, and optimize offerings to strengthen market position. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, develop and launch new products, manage profitability, ensure regulatory alignment, and contribute to strategic decisions with a strong data-driven mindset.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive portfolio optimization, product

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product management, preferably in life and/or property & casualty insurance.
• Strong understanding of product development, profitability, risk analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to combine analytical insights with a commercial/strategic perspective.
• Experience in project management and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
• Independent, proactive, responsible, and persuasive with excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Native Dutch or French speaker with good command of the other language; English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze product profitability based on premiums, claims expenses, reserves and other data.
• Monitor trends and developments in the life insurance market.
• Analyze market data, customer insights, and distribution needs to inform product decisions.
• Manage and optimize the existing product portfolio while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Develop, launch, and expand new products and services.
• Coordinate projects and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with operational teams, actuarial, reinsurers, distribution channels, and regulators.
• Contribute to underwriting policies by helping to develop and monitor them.
• Provide commercial and financial input to recommendations and decisions.
• Support internal departments and distribution partners with technical and commercial guidance.
• Act as the point of contact for external stakeholders such as FSMA, NBB, Test Aankoop, and reinsurers.
• Prepare analyses, studies, and presentations for various stakeholders.
• Over time, assume advisory and coordinating responsibilities within the team.

Skills

Product management

Insurance domain knowledge

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Job description

Are you an experienced Product Manager with a passion for life insurance? In this challenging role, you’ll analyze products, monitor market trends, and optimize our product offerings. Drawing on your expertise in product development and profitability, you’ll make strategic decisions that strengthen our market position. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders will be part of your daily work. We offer an independent, influential position, a competitive salary, and plenty of opportunities for professional growth. Do you want to contribute to innovative product initiatives? Apply today and make a difference!

Key Responsibilities

• You analyze product profitability based on premiums, claims expenses, reserves, and other key data;
• You closely monitor trends and developments in the life insurance market;
• You analyze market data, customer insights, and distribution channel needs to support strategic product decisions;
• You manage and optimize the existing product portfolio, while adhering to applicable regulations;
• You develop, launch, and further expand new products and services;
• You coordinate projects and liaise with various internal and external stakeholders;
• You work closely with operational teams, actuarial departments, reinsurers, distribution channels, management services, and regulatory authorities;
• You contribute to financial and medical underwriting policies by helping to develop and monitor them;
• You formulate recommendations and challenge decisions from both a commercial and financial perspective;
• You provide technical and commercial support to internal departments and distribution partners;
• You serve as the point of contact for external stakeholders such as the FSMA, NBB, Testaankoop, and reinsurers;
• You prepare analyses, studies, and presentations for various internal and external stakeholders;
• Over time, you will assume an advisory and coordinating role within the team, without direct hierarchical responsibility.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Has at least 5 years of experience in product management, preferably within the insurance sector (Life and/or Property & Casualty). Experience with projects related to product development is a significant plus;
• Has a thorough understanding of product development, product profitability, risk analysis, and data-driven decision-making;
• Is able to combine analytical and technical insights with a commercial and strategic perspective;
• Has experience in project management and stakeholder management, and is able to align various parties toward common goals;
• Works independently, is proactive and pragmatic, and possesses a strong sense of responsibility and persuasiveness;
• Possesses excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills;
• Is skilled at interacting with both internal and external stakeholders;
• Is a critical thinker, has strong interpersonal skills, and is motivated to make a long-term contribution to a close-knit and collaborative environment;
• Language skills: native speaker of Dutch or French, with a good command of the other language. Knowledge of English is a plus.

Benefits

• A challenging role offering a high degree of independence and influence;
• The opportunity to work on strategic product initiatives within a dynamic environment;
• Collaboration with experienced professionals and key market players;
• A competitive salary package supplemented by attractive additional benefits;
• Long-term career opportunities and opportunities for professional development.