State Product Manager, Personal Lines: Strategy & Growth

Nationwide; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 88,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Business casual attire

Disability coverage

Job summary

Nationwide is seeking an Associate State Manager for Personal Lines to help develop and execute state-specific business strategies that drive P&L goals. Under the State Manager, you will participate in financial planning, rate reviews, and market development while delivering analytical insights and planning documents.

You will coordinate cross-functional initiatives, analyze pricing and product dynamics, and prepare materials for monthly and quarterly state reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in insurance, actuarial science, mathematics, risk management, economics, finance, accounting, business administration or related field preferred.
• Six years of underwriting or product experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of commercial lines insurance products, pricing architecture and state regulations.
• Proficiency with analytical tools and data analysis to support decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Support State Manager in executing state strategies by assisting with financial planning, rate reviews, and market development initiatives.
• Prepare and analyze reports on product performance, pricing, underwriting trends, and market dynamics to identify risks and opportunities.
• Assist in developing planning documents and review materials for monthly and quarterly state performance meetings.
• Integrate competitive intelligence into recommendations that inform pricing and product positioning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Operations, Claims, Pricing, Underwriting, Legal, IT, Product Development) to ensure timely execution of initiatives.
• Coordinate and track project timelines to support speed-to-market for updates and enhancements.
• Communicate findings and recommendations effectively to State Manager and stakeholders, adjusting approach based on audience.
• Develop foundational knowledge of assigned state markets and competitor strategies to support decision-making.
• Participate in professional development and mentorship opportunities, building skills for future leadership roles.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Data-driven insights

Excellent communication

P&C industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Tools

Relational databases

Data visualization

SQL

Statistical software

Job description

Nationwide is seeking an Associate State Manager for Personal Lines to help develop and execute state-specific business strategies that drive P&L goals. Under the State Manager, you will participate in financial planning, rate reviews, and market development while delivering analytical insights and planning documents.

You will coordinate cross-functional initiatives, analyze pricing and product dynamics, and prepare materials for monthly and quarterly state reviews.