Product Manager - Workers Comp

James Search Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

James Search Group, partnering with a leading global P&C insurer, is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Product Line Manager in Manhattan (Hybrid). You will own the end-to-end strategy, performance, and evolution of a critical portfolio, working across underwriting, actuarial, claims, and distribution to drive growth and profitability.

The role demands deep regulatory knowledge, strong analytical ability, and effective stakeholder management, with visibility into strategic decisions and

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Workers’ Compensation insurance (product, underwriting, or actuarial background).
• Proven track record managing product performance and driving profitable growth.
• Deep understanding of regulatory environments and rate/rule filings.
• Highly analytical with the ability to translate data into actionable strategy.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for the Workers’ Compensation portfolio.
• Analyze market trends, competitive dynamics, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities.
• Lead product innovation, enhancements, and positioning strategies.
• Monitor key metrics including loss ratio, premium growth, and retention.
• Identify performance gaps and implement corrective actions to optimize results.
• Deliver regular insights and reporting to senior leadership.
• Ensure all products meet state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Stay ahead of regulatory changes and assess business impact.
• Partner with legal and compliance teams on filings and governance.
• Collaborate with underwriting, actuarial, claims, and distribution teams.
• Support go-to-market execution and internal product education.
• Act as a key point of contact for brokers, agents, and external stakeholders.
• Support pricing strategy through financial analysis and profitability assessments.
• Partner with actuarial teams to refine models and rate adequacy.

Skills

Workers’ Compensation

Product management

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory awareness

Data analysis

Job description

Manhattan, New York (Hybrid)

James Search Group is partnering with a leading global P&C insurance carrier to identify a Workers’ Compensation Product Line Manager to lead the strategy, performance, and evolution of a key product portfolio.

This is a high-impact role sitting at the intersection of underwriting, actuarial, claims, and distribution—offering strong visibility and the opportunity to shape product direction in a dynamic, highly regulated market.

The Role

You will own the end-to-end management of the Workers’ Compensation product line, driving profitable growth, product innovation, and operational excellence. This includes defining strategy, monitoring performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and partnering cross-functionally to deliver market-leading solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for the Workers’ Compensation portfolio
• Analyze market trends, competitive dynamics, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities
• Lead product innovation, enhancements, and positioning strategies

Performance & Profitability Management

• Monitor key metrics including loss ratio, premium growth, and retention
• Identify performance gaps and implement corrective actions to optimize results
• Deliver regular insights and reporting to senior leadership

Regulatory & Compliance

• Ensure all products meet state and federal regulatory requirements
• Stay ahead of regulatory changes and assess business impact
• Partner with legal and compliance teams on filings and governance

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate closely with underwriting, actuarial, claims, and distribution teams
• Support go-to-market execution and internal product education
• Act as a key point of contact for brokers, agents, and external stakeholders
• Support pricing strategy through financial analysis and profitability assessments
• Partner with actuarial teams to refine models and rate adequacy

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience in Workers’ Compensation insurance (product, underwriting, or actuarial background)
• Proven track record managing product performance and driving profitable growth
• Deep understanding of regulatory environments and rate/rule filings
• Highly analytical with the ability to translate data into actionable strategy
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills

This is an excellent opportunity to join a globally recognized carrier in a role that offers both strategic ownership and hands-on impact within a critical line of business.