Senior Product Manager, Casualty

Utica Mutual Insurance Company; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) Profit Sharing

HSA

Tuition Assistance

Family Leave

Adoption Assistance

Wellness programs

Employee Referral Award

Job summary

Utica National is seeking a Senior Product Manager, Casualty to shape the strategy, performance, and long‑term direction of our casualty portfolio across multiple states. You will combine product leadership with market analysis, pricing oversight, and modernization initiatives to drive profitable growth.

You will lead cross‑functional collaboration with underwriting, actuarial, claims, sales, operations, technology and compliance, define multi‑year roadmaps, develop talent, and build

Qualifications

• Experience in product management within commercial insurance.
• Strong analytical and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Knowledge of casualty insurance products and pricing concepts.
• Experience leading cross‑functional initiatives.
• Professional insurance designations such as CPCU, AU, INS.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year product strategies and roadmaps.
• Own the performance of assigned casualty products across states.
• Evaluate market conditions and trends to identify growth opportunities.
• Drive portfolio optimization through pricing and segmentation.
• Champion modernization via digitization, analytics, and automation.
• Ensure strategies meet regulatory requirements and business goals.
• Lead governance and compliance practices for product management.
• Represent the company in regulatory discussions and industry forums.
• Partner with underwriting, actuarial, claims, sales, ops, tech and compliance teams.
• Align strategy with enterprise priorities and market opportunities.
• Lead complex cross‑functional initiatives.

Skills

Product strategy

Leadership

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CPCU/AU/INS designation

Job description

Hybrid | New Hartford, NY or Charlotte, NC
Bonus Eligible

Shape the Future of Casualty Insurance Products

At Utica National, we're investing in the future of our commercial insurance portfolio, and we're looking for a strategic, innovative leader to help drive that evolution.

As a Senior Product Manager, Casualty, you'll play a critical role in defining the strategy, performance, and long-term direction of our casualty product portfolio. This highly visible position combines product strategy, market analysis, pricing oversight, innovation, and leadership to drive profitable growth across multiple states and lines of business.

You'll have the opportunity to influence key business decisions, launch new products, expand into new markets, and modernize our product offerings through data analytics, digitization, and emerging technologies. If you're passionate about product management, commercial insurance, and building solutions that create meaningful business impact, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Lead Product Strategy and Portfolio Performance

• Develop and execute multi-year product strategies and roadmaps aligned with corporate growth and profitability objectives.
• Own the performance of assigned casualty products across multiple states and territories.
• Continuously evaluate market conditions, results, and emerging trends to identify growth opportunities and strategic adjustments.
• Drive portfolio optimization through pricing, segmentation, underwriting collaboration, and performance monitoring.
• Champion modernization efforts through digitization, predictive analytics, automation, and enhanced user experiences.
• Ensure product strategies align with regulatory requirements and business objectives.
• Drive governance activities, audit readiness, compliance standards, and product management best practices.
• Represent the organization in regulatory discussions, industry forums, and external stakeholder engagements.
• Partner closely with underwriting, actuarial, claims, sales, operations, technology, and compliance teams.
• Align product strategy with enterprise priorities and market opportunities.
• Lead complex initiatives that require collaboration across multiple business areas.

Develop Talent and Lead Through Influence

• Coach and develop emerging talent within the product organization.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, continuous learning, and ownership.
• Influence decisions across all levels of the organization through data, expertise, and strong business relationships.

Manage Strategic Partnerships

• Build and manage relationships with key vendors, industry partners, and external organizations.
• Evaluate technology and service solutions that enhance product effectiveness and competitive advantage.
• Lead external initiatives that support modernization and product innovation objectives.

What Makes You Successful

We're looking for a strategic business leader who combines product expertise, commercial insurance knowledge, and strong leadership capabilities.

You may be a great fit if you have:

• Experience in product management, underwriting, actuarial, business strategy, or portfolio management.
• Proven success driving product performance and business results through data-driven decision making.
• Strong understanding of commercial casualty insurance products, pricing concepts, and regulatory environments.
• Experience leading complex initiatives across multiple business functions.
• Professional insurance designations such as CPCU, AU, INS, or a commitment to continuing insurance education.

Why Utica National?

For more than 100 years, Utica National has built a reputation for financial strength, product expertise, and long-term partnerships. We believe innovation and continuous improvement are essential to serving our agents and policyholders, and we're investing in leaders who can help shape what's next.

When you join our team, you'll find:

• Opportunity to influence enterprise-wide product strategy
• A collaborative and forward-thinking leadership environment
• Professional growth and leadership development opportunities

Compensation

Senior Product Manager, Casualty
$145,600 - $218,400

Candidates whose experience more closely aligns with other levels may be considered for Product Manager or Associate Product Manager opportunities.

This position is eligible for participation in the Company's Variable Compensation Bonus Plan.

Final compensation is determined based on experience, geographic location, education, professional designations, scope of responsibilities, and overall qualifications.

We believe strongly that talented people are core to our success and are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages, career advancement and challenging work opportunities. We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan for full time employees that include the following:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Benefit
• Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Profit Sharing and Investment Plan(Includes annual Company financial contribution and discretionary Profit Sharing contribution based upon annual company financial results)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance, Training, and Professional Designations
• Company-Paid Family Leave
• Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance Benefit
• Voluntary Benefits - Group Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Legal, ID Theft Protection, Pet Insurance
• Student Loan Refinancing Services
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Matching Gifts program
• Employee Referral Award Program
• Wellness programs
• Personal Insurance Discount

Additional Information:

This position is a full time salaried, exempt (non overtime eligible) position.

Utica National is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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