Vice President - Product Development Leader
Ladders · New York, NY · 2 mo ago
On-siteMarketing$275k–$300k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Provide senior leadership for the creation and continuous enhancement of insurance products based on market needs
- Translate profit-center opportunities into actionable product development plans
- Lead cross-functional engagement to drive product initiatives from development to post-launch management
- Partner with actuarial and underwriting leadership to support pricing and risk guidelines for profitable growth
- Oversee state regulatory approval efforts for product filings, ensuring stakeholder alignment
- Cook up the implementation of product launches, ensuring stakeholder responsibilities are clear and issues are addressed
- Utilize insights from various channels to advocate for continuous improvement in product offerings
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Risk Management, Insurance, or related field; advanced degree or professional designation (CPCU, ARM) strongly preferred
- 10+ years of progressive experience in commercial insurance product development, underwriting, or product leadership, including recent Director- or VP-level experience in relevant lines
- Expert knowledge of insurance product development, policy forms, pricing methodologies, regulatory requirements, and product governance practices
- Familiarity with systems and tools for product development and lifecycle management
- Proven success in leading the creation, approval, launch, and lifecycle management of profitable commercial insurance products
- Extensive experience in leading cross-functional teams in a complex organizational structure
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities and continuing education support
- Access to a range of health, wellness, and retirement benefits
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and inclusive corporate culture
- Visibility and impactful leadership role in shaping product strategy