Insurance Product Manager

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Remote work

Health & dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Insurance Product Manager to lead development and enhancement of the insurance portfolio in a fully remote role. You will conduct market research, define product strategies, and collaborate with actuarial, underwriting, marketing, and sales teams to deliver profitable products.

The ideal candidate has a business/finance background, proven product management experience in insurance, strong strategic thinking, and excellent communication for remote

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or related field (MBA a plus).
• Proven product management experience in insurance/financial services.
• Strong understanding of insurance markets and customer needs.
• Excellent strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for remote collaboration.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities.
• Define product roadmaps, strategies, and requirements with stakeholders.
• Oversee the full lifecycle from ideation to launch and ongoing management.
• Collaborate with actuarial, underwriting, marketing, and sales teams for delivery.
• Analyze product performance data and customer feedback for improvements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional leadership

Remote collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or related field

MBA (nice to have)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and strategic Insurance Product Manager to lead the development and enhancement of their insurance product portfolio. This fully remote role involves market research, defining product strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring new products to life and optimize existing ones. You will play a crucial role in understanding customer needs, competitive landscapes, and regulatory requirements to ensure our offerings remain competitive and profitable. This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary leader to shape the future of our insurance products from a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for new insurance products and features.
• Define product roadmaps, strategies, and requirements in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from ideation and development to launch and ongoing management.
• Work closely with actuarial, underwriting, marketing, and sales teams to ensure successful product delivery.
• Analyze product performance data and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure all product offerings comply with regulatory standards and company policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field; MBA is a plus.
• Proven experience in product management, preferably within the insurance or financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of insurance markets, products, and customer needs.
• Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills for remote collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and lead cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Excellent annual salary commensurate with experience, plus potential for bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and life insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with generous employer contributions.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.