Product Manager – Casualty, US Middle Market Workers’ Compensation

About the role

The Product Manager Workers’ Compensation is a newly created position within AXA XL Americas, serving the needs of mid-sized clients in the Commercial Lines P&C market. This leader will play a key role in the Product Development growth team, focusing on Workers’ Compensation product solutions to enhance competitiveness and differentiate offerings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own the product development and implementation of Workers’ Compensation related product solutions to establish AXA XL’s competitiveness and differentiated offerings in the Middle Market space;
• Manage multiple related projects in a coordinated manner to achieve strategic objectives and ensure alignment with unit strategy;
• Ensure efficient and effective resource management, while balancing stakeholder engagement and risk management for US Middle Market initiatives;
• Focus on delivering value and benefits from the program outcomes, while aiming to complete projects on time and within budget;
• Provide thought leadership and expertise on policy construction, market standard offerings, and program structures with a primary focus on Workers’ Compensation;
• Collaborate effectively with aligned Actuarial support and help drive key strategies around rate filings, pricing strategies, desired portfolio mix and line of business profit improvement strategies;
• Establish strong working relationships with cross-functional groups including Claims, Compliance, Regulatory, Legal and other functions to engage and collaborate on issues related to the Casualty Lines of business;
• Work on behalf of Middle Market team and underwriters as liaison on compliance topics, review all regulatory and compliance components of products the business intends to write, and advise on any business strategies that require input from regulatory or compliance;
• Drive underwriting strategy and risk selection through understanding of the competitive marketplace, preferred risk characteristics, lessons from loss trends, and competitor offerings;
• Represent AXA XL as a subject matter expert and thought leader at industry conferences enabling the organization to see around corners and stay ahead of industry trends and emerging risks.

Requirements

We are looking for someone with eight or more years of Commercial Property & Casualty insurance experience in the field of legal compliance, regulatory relations, product development, underwriting or underwriting support with a focus on the Casualty Lines of business and the Middle Market segment. Experience with a Workers’ Compensation Independent Bureau or NCCI will also be considered. Familiarity with the deployment or management of Dividend Plans, Retrospective Rating, and/or Safety Groups is preferred. Understanding of how state jurisdiction impacts Workers’ Compensation regulatory structure is necessary. Experience with California and/or the WCIRB of California is a plus. Comprehension of Federal coverages and their impact on policy structure is required. Minimum education requires a College Degree with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing;
• Team player who takes initiative and is able to work independently;
• Road robust analytical skills;
• Able to manage time, meet deadlines and adjust to competing priorities;
• Understanding of the need for accurate and timely management information; effectively manages up and escalates issues that may impact business strategies or operational goals.

Skills

• Subject matter expertise regarding policy construction, market standard offerings, and program structures with a primary focus on Workers’ Compensation;
• Comprehensive knowledge of Workers’ Compensation regulations and compliance;
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional teams;
• Experience with regulatory and compliance aspects of product development;
• Ability to analyze and interpret data to inform product development decisions;
• Strategic thinking and ability to influence decision-making processes;
• Effective problem-solving and risk management skills.

Benefits

AXA XL offers a competitive total rewards package, including a U.S. base salary range of USD 107,600-209,100, depending on skills, experience, and location. Additional benefits include:

• Health and wellness programs;
• Retirement savings plan;
• Flexible working arrangements;
• Volunteering leave;
• Global Day of Giving;
• Matching Gifts program;
• Training and development opportunities.

Pay

The U.S. base salary range for this position is USD 107,600-209,100. Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual's skills, experience, and location.

Schedule

This position is full-time.