Remote Insurance Product Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary bonuses

Full benefits package (medical, dental

Vision coverage

Remote work stipend

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Insurance Product Manager to lead the development and lifecycle management of innovative insurance products from home. You will collaborate with actuarial, marketing, sales and technology teams to translate market insights into market-ready offerings.

The role requires 7+ years in product management within insurance, strong leadership, and the ability to drive pricing and product structures in a distributed, remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of product management experience, especially in insurance or financial services.
• Proven track record of launching and managing insurance products from concept to market.
• Experience working in a remote-first or distributed team.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision, strategy, and roadmap for new and existing insurance products.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer segmentation to identify opportunities.
• Translate market insights and customer needs into detailed product requirements and specifications.
• Collaborate with actuarial teams on pricing, reserving, and product structures.
• Partner with marketing and sales to develop go-to-market strategies and launch plans.
• Manage the product lifecycle from ideation to end-of-life.

Skills

Product management

Insurance industry knowledge

Remote collaboration

Strategic planning

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an innovative and strategic Remote Insurance Product Manager to lead the development and lifecycle management of new insurance products. This fully remote position involves conducting market research, identifying opportunities, and defining product roadmaps to meet evolving customer needs and market demands. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including actuarial, marketing, sales, and technology, to bring successful insurance solutions to market. This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary leader to shape the future of our insurance offerings from the comfort of their home office, driving growth and innovation in a fully distributed team setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Define product vision, strategy, and roadmap for new and existing insurance products.
• Conduct comprehensive market research, competitive analysis, and customer segmentation to identify product opportunities.
• Translate market insights and customer needs into detailed product requirements and specifications.
• Collaborate with actuarial teams to develop pricing, reserving, and product structures.
• Partner with marketing and sales teams to develop go-to-market strategies and product launch plans.
• Manage the entire product lifecycle, from ideation and development to launch, growth, and end-of-life.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in product management , with a significant portion focused on the insurance or financial services industry.
• Proven track record of successfully launching and managing insurance products from conception to market.
• Strong understanding of insurance principles, regulations, and market dynamics.
• Experience working in a remote-first or distributed team environment.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive performance-based bonuses.
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous work-from-home stipend and technology allowance.
• Significant opportunities for career growth and leadership in a rapidly expanding company.
• Flexible working hours within a remote setting .
• Contribution to a dynamic and forward-thinking insurance product portfolio.