AVP, Product & Portfolio Manager

BERKLEY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance provider in Minneapolis is seeking a Product & Portfolio Manager responsible for leading strategy and managing performance of various commercial lines. The role requires extensive experience in commercial P&C underwriting and strong data skills. A competitive salary range of $125k - $175k is provided, along with comprehensive benefits. The position does not offer sponsorship for employment.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) and profit-sharing plans

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial P&C underwriting experience required.
• Experience in industry specialization, specifically in the technology sector, is a plus.
• CPCU or other industry designations are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and manage performance of core domestic commercial lines.
• Develop and maintain underwriting guidelines and risk selection criteria.
• Lead quarterly line performance reviews to improve profitability.

Skills

Commercial P&C underwriting expertise

Leadership and influence

Data fluency

Strategic mindset

Curiosity and courage

Education

Four-year college degree

Tools

Excel

SQL

PowerBI

Job description

Overview

Berkley Technology Underwriters is a global insurance provider offering property, casualty, professional and cyber insurance coverage for technology companies.

Responsibilities

The Product & Portfolio Manager will lead strategy and manage the performance of our core domestic commercial lines: Commercial Property, Commercial General Liability, Commercial Auto, Commercial Umbrella, and Workers Compensation. They will serve as the leader of one or more assigned line(s), responsible for the full spectrum of product and portfolio management. This includes driving underwriting strategy and standards, pricing strategy, reinsurance strategy, and overall line performance analysis and insights. This position will be considered the expert and trusted advisor to the broader organization for their line(s) of business, as well as a key architect of our underwriting guidelines, appetite, and risk selection criteria – ensuring they evolve with market dynamics and reflect our values of curiosity, agility, and excellence.

• Strategic Line Ownership: Serve as the strategic leader for your line(s), accountable for performance, profitability, and underwriting excellence. Develop and continuously refine strategies aligned with BTU’s Vision, Mission, Values, and Objectives & Key Results.
• Portfolio Management: Lead quarterly line performance reviews, identify trends, and recommend actionable insights to improve profitability and growth.
• Underwriting Strategy: Develop and maintain underwriting guidelines, appetite, risk selection criteria, and associated documentation (pricing tools, underwriting templates, supplemental applications, etc.).
• Reinsurance Strategy: Manage reinsurance considerations for your line(s), including exposure management, expense optimization, and use of corporate treaties, semi-automatic facilities, and individual placements.
• Training & Quality: Serve as the expert-in-residence for your line(s)—supporting training, conducting underwriting quality reviews, and mentoring underwriters.
• Segment Leadership (optional based on experience): Lead one of our industry segments, overseeing strategy and performance across all lines within that segment.
• Innovation & Agility: Help us operate more like a tech company—leveraging data, automation, and design thinking to challenge traditional insurance models.

May perform other functions as assigned

Qualifications

• Underwriting Expertise: Your peers and others would consider you a skilled commercial P&C underwriter with deep knowledge of one or more core lines. 5+ years of commercial P&C underwriting experience required.

• Experience in industry specialization -- and specifically the technology sector – a plus.

• CPCU or other industry designations a plus

• Curiosity & Courage: You ask “why” before assuming “how,” and you’re not afraid to challenge the status quo.

• Leadership & Influence: You have experience leading initiatives, mentoring others, and serving as a trusted advisor.

• Strategic Mindset: You are a strategic thinker who thrives on data, trends, and performance metrics. You can demonstrate your proven ability to think critically, connect dots, and drive long-term strategy.

• Data Fluency: You find yourself comfortable working with and transforming data to inform decisions and tell compelling performance stories. Strong data skills required; advanced Excel, SQL, PowerBI or other skills a plus.

Education

• Four-year college degree or equivalent experience

Additional Company Details

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies or firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees including:

• Base Salary Range: $125k - $175k
• Benefits include Health, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness, paid time off, 401(k) and profit-sharing plans
• The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Additional Requirements

• Travel: Some travel required
• Sponsorship Details: Sponsorship not Offered for this Role