Remote Insurance Product Manager

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Performance-based bonus

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Insurance Product Manager to drive development and lifecycle management of insurance products. The role emphasizes market research, pricing strategies, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration, all in a fully remote setup across South Africa.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in insurance product management, strong pricing and regulatory knowledge, and proven ability to define strategy, roadmaps, and successful product launches while communicating

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in product management within the insurance industry.
• Strong understanding of insurance product development, pricing, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to define product strategy, manage roadmaps, and launch successful products.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and market research methodologies.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, comfortable working in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market analysis, competitor research, and customer needs assessment to identify product opportunities.
• Define product vision, strategy, and roadmap, translating insights into actionable product plans.
• Oversee the design, development, launch, and ongoing management of insurance products.
• Collaborate with actuarial, legal, marketing, and sales teams to ensure product viability and market success.
• Develop and refine product pricing, underwriting guidelines, and policy documentation.
• Monitor product performance, gather feedback, and implement improvements to enhance customer satisfaction and profitability.

Skills

Product management

Insurance domain knowledge

Data analysis

Market research

Stakeholder management

Remote work

Strategic thinking

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and strategic Remote Insurance Product Manager to drive the development and lifecycle management of new and existing insurance products. This role operates within a fully remote capacity, allowing for national collaboration. You will be responsible for market research, product design, pricing strategies, and ensuring regulatory compliance for our diverse insurance offerings. This is a pivotal opportunity for a product expert to shape the future of our insurance portfolio from anywhere in the country, working with cutting-edge technology and a talented, geographically dispersed team, contributing significantly to the company's competitive edge in the South African insurance market.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market analysis, competitor research, and customer needs assessment to identify product opportunities.
• Define product vision, strategy, and roadmap, translating insights into actionable product plans.
• Oversee the design, development, launch, and ongoing management of insurance products.
• Collaborate with actuarial, legal, marketing, and sales teams to ensure product viability and market success.
• Develop and refine product pricing, underwriting guidelines, and policy documentation.
• Monitor product performance, gather feedback, and implement improvements to enhance customer satisfaction and profitability.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in product management within the insurance industry.
• Strong understanding of insurance product development , pricing, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to define product strategy, manage roadmaps, and launch successful products.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and market research methodologies.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, comfortable working in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with a generous performance-based bonus structure.
• Fully remote working environment, offering exceptional flexibility and work-life integration.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Significant budget for professional development, conferences, and continuous learning.
• Opportunity to lead product innovation in a dynamic and growing insurance sector.