Director - Personal Lines Products and Analytics

West Bend Insurance Company; West Bend, Madison (WI, WI); Hybrid; USD 158,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Prescription Insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and Accidental Death & Disability

Accident and Critical IllnessInsurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

West Bend Insurance Company is seeking a Director of Personal Lines Products and Analytics to oversee product management, development, and data analytics for profitable growth. The role requires strategic leadership and deep insurance industry knowledge, interfacing with pricing actuaries and cross-functional teams.

The position emphasizes building a high-performing team, driving pricing sophistication, and partnering with sales, marketing, IT, and service to align objectives and execute

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in personal lines insurance.
• 5 years of leadership experience.
• 5 years in a product, pricing, or analytics role.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the advancement of personal lines strategic product objectives.
• Develop and execute a data and analytics strategy to drive insights and support decision-making across personal lines.
• Lead the development and management of the Personal Lines financial framework, providing transparency into growth, profitability, retention, and performance drivers to support strategic decision-making and profitable growth.
• Support the pricing and analytical modeling work necessary to meet the division’s strategic objectives.
• Work closely with product managers and pricing actuaries to develop and implement pricing strategies that balance profit and growth. Drive continuous improvement to pricing sophistication.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the team.
• Set clear goals and expectations, and ensure the team has the resources and support needed to succeed.
• Work closely with other departments, including sales, marketing, IT, and customer service, to ensure alignment and successful execution of initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Insurance or related field

Job description

Company Overview

Recognized as a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace for 14 consecutive years, including three years of being honored as number one! Join us at West Bend, where we believe that our associates are our greatest asset. We hire talented individuals who are conscientious, dedicated, customer focused, and able to build lasting relationships. We create and maintain an environment where you feel a sense of belonging and appreciation. Your diversity of thought, experience, and knowledge are valued. We’re committed to fostering a welcoming culture, offering you opportunities for meaningful work and professional growth. More than a workplace, we celebrate our successes and take pride in serving our communities.

Work Location

This position offers both remote and hybrid work locations. Candidates who reside within 50 miles of an office location (West Bend, Madison, Appleton) will be offered a hybrid work schedule. Candidates who are fully remote (beyond 50 miles) may occasionally be asked to travel to an office location for in-person engagement activities such as team meetings, training and corporate events.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Summary of Responsibilities

The Director - Personal Lines Products and Analytics will be responsible for overseeing the functions of product management, product development, and data and analytics to drive profitable growth within the Personal Lines department. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of the insurance industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the advancement of personal lines strategic product objectives
• Develop and execute a data and analytics strategy to drive insights and support decision-making across personal lines.
• Lead the development and management of the Personal Lines financial framework, providing transparency into growth, profitability, retention, and performance drivers to support strategic decision-making and profitable growth.
• Support the pricing and analytical modeling work necessary to meet the division’s strategic objectives.
• Work closely with product managers and pricing actuaries to develop and implement pricing strategies that balance profit and growth. Drive continuous improvement to pricing sophistication.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the team.
• Set clear goals and expectations, and ensure the team has the resources and support needed to succeed.
• Work closely with other departments, including sales, marketing, IT, and customer service, to ensure alignment and successful execution of initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• 10 years of experience in personal lines insurance.
• 5 years of leadership experience.
• 5 years in a product, pricing, or analytics role.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships across departments.

Preferred Education and Training

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Insurance or related field

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Salary Statement

The salary range for this position is $157,900 - $197,375.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. Compensation decisions are made by West Bend and are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Benefits

West Bend offers a comprehensive benefit plan including but not limited to:

• Medical & Prescription Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Accidental Death & Disability
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Time Off. Standard first year PTO is 17 days, pro-rated based on month of hire. Enhanced PTO may be available for experienced candidates
• Bonus eligible based on performance
• West Bend will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for Colorado employees, in accordance with its plans and policies.

EEO

West Bend provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and promotion.