Insurance Product Director, Nationwide Pet - Remote

Nationwide Insurance; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider is seeking an experienced Insurance Product Director - Pet to manage product development and ensure regulatory compliance. This fully remote role emphasizes team leadership, innovative problem-solving, and effective communication. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in insurance, proven team management skills, and an analytical mindset. Competitive benefits include medical coverage, 401(k), and paid time off.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Company-paid pension plan

Paid time off

Business casual attire

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading and managing teams, with a track record of developing and mentoring staff.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively to find solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and handle ambiguity with confidence.
• Technical insurance knowledge strongly preferred.
• Must have an analytical mindset to be successful in this position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and analysis specific to insurance product performance.
• Design insurance products and pricing strategies.
• Collaborate with actuaries, attorneys, and underwriters.
• Provide direction and support to a diverse team.
• Implement performance management strategies to align team members with organizational goals.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Problem-solving

Communication

Analytical mindset

Technical insurance knowledge

Job description

Are you passionate about being part of a team that delivers extraordinary care to help individuals and businesses prepare for and protect their retirement? If so, then Nationwide Financial could be the place for you! At Nationwide, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

This position can be fully remote for the right candidate.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join our team as an Insurance Product Director - Pet. Primarily focuses on developing and managing insurance products, ensuring regulatory compliance, and assessing risks. This role is pivotal in driving team performance and fostering a positive work environment. The ideal candidate will be a strong people leader, capable of managing a team of 4 direct reports and 1 indirect report.

Key Responsibilities:

• Market research and analysis specific to insurance product performance.
• Designing insurance products and pricing strategies.
• Collaborating with actuaries, attorneys, and underwriters.
• Strong analytical and regulatory knowledge.
• Expertise in risk management and insurance market trends.
• Effective communication with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to set and execute on strategy for insurance products with a focus on meeting customer needs.

Leadership and Team Management: Provide clear direction, mentorship, and support to a diverse team. Inspire and motivate team members to achieve their best performance, while addressing areas for improvement with empathy and strategic guidance.

Problem Solving and Innovation: Navigate ambiguity with ease, taking existing processes and developing innovative, solutions-based approaches to overcome challenges. Demonstrate resilience and adaptability in the face of obstacles.

Performance Management: Implement effective performance management strategies to ensure all team members are aligned with organizational goals and are continuously improving.

Communication: Foster open and transparent communication within the team, ensuring everyone is informed, engaged, and working collaboratively towards common objectives.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in leading and managing teams, with a track record of developing and mentoring staff.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively to find solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and handle ambiguity with confidence.
• Technical Insurance knowledge strongly preferred.
• Must have an analytical mindset to be successful in this position.

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.

We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more.