Product Specialist

DGA; Calgary; Remote; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in transforming the insurance industry is seeking a Product Specialist in Calgary. This role involves designing innovative insurance products, utilizing strong Excel skills, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have 5+ years of relevant experience and a passion for making an impact in an evolving market.

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Insurance Product Development or Actuarial roles.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Understanding of insurance workflows and rating logic.

Responsibilities

• Interpret underwriting guidelines and rating logic.
• Design and configure insurance products.
• Collaborate with clients on product builds.

Skills

Excel

Client Communication

Collaboration

Technical Documentation

Project Management

Tools

Jira

Trello

Azure DevOps

Asana

Job description

Our client is looking for an experienced Product Specialist who brings deep insurance knowledge combined with a passion for product innovation and client success. In this unique role, you’ll work closely with clients and cross-functional teams to design and configure modern insurance products on a cutting-edge technology platform.

You’ll play a key role in interpreting underwriting guidelines, rating logic, and product documentation—primarily using Excel—to support efficient, compliant, and client-centric product builds. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing, forward-thinking company that is modernizing the insurance space.

About the Company :

Our client is a Canadian-based technology company that has been transforming the insurance industry with their fully integrated, modular platform. They empower insurers, MGAs, mutuals, and brokers to manage their operations seamlessly in one system. Known for their innovative, collaborative, and remote-first work culture, they provide a supportive environment where your voice is heard and your growth is encouraged.

This company is thriving by helping their clients innovate and succeed in a competitive market—and this is your chance to grow alongside them.

About You :

You are a detail-oriented insurance professional with 5+ years of experience in product development or actuarial work who thrives in a collaborative, client-facing role. You have excellent Excel skills, a strong understanding of insurance workflows, and a natural ability to translate complex insurance requirements into practical solutions.

You love being part of a growing company, you’re comfortable working remotely, and you’re driven to make a real impact by shaping how insurance products are delivered to the market.

Qualifications :

5+ years of experience in Insurance Product Development, Underwriting, or Actuarial roles

Advanced Excel skills, with strong logic and template-building abilities

Solid understanding of insurance workflows and rating logic

Experience with policy administration systems, insurance software, or configurable SaaS platforms

Strong written documentation skills; experience with Confluence or version control tools is an asset

Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Experience using project management tools like Jira, Trello, Azure DevOps, or Asana

Highly organized, with proven ability to manage deadlines and prioritize in a fast-paced environment

Comfortable working independently in a remote setting

A growth mindset and a commitment to ongoing professional development

About Us :

DGA Careers has been proudly serving the Canadian insurance industry for over 30 years, specializing in providing insurance recruiting services to major insurers, insurance brokerage firms, and independent adjusting firms. With offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Edmonton, and Calgary, DGA Careers is well-positioned to conduct searches with a national scope. Our unrivalled professional network across Canada provides us with the ability to reach key influencers and passive candidates nationally.