Product Specialist (Commercial Lines Underwriting)

Jersey City, NJ, United States

Company Description

We help the world see new possibilities and inspire change for better tomorrows. Our analytic solutions bridge content, data, and analytics to help business, people, and society become stronger, more resilient, and sustainable.

Job Description

Join our team as a Commercial Lines Underwriting Product Specialist and play a pivotal role in shaping our innovative approach to insurance solutions. You'll leverage your expertise to refine and enhance our product offerings, ensuring they align seamlessly with market demands and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with a dynamic team committed to excellence and enjoy ample opportunities for professional growth and advancement in a supportive work environment.

You will be responsible for SCoPES, a nationally recognized methodology for specific loss cost that is widely used by insurance carriers across the United States for evaluating losses for commercial property, a systematic, engineering-based analysis of hazards and related risks of commercial properties that leverages the COPE characteristic and yields a schedule result

US Underwriting Knowledge

>5 years Loss Control and/or insurance underwriting experience

In-depth knowledge of federal and state insurance regulations governing commercial insurance in the United States. Staying updated on any changes or updates to regulations that may impact product offerings.

Understanding of the specific needs and ability to identify emerging risks faced by businesses in the United States spread across different industries.

Familiarity with standard policy forms and endorsements used in the U.S. commercial insurance market.

US Insurance Market

Ability to navigate and interpret the complex regulatory landscape of the U.S. commercial insurance market. (Local, State and Federal)

Conduct thorough risk assessments to understand the unique challenges and opportunities in different industry sectors. (Emerging business types and insurance trends)

Tailor insurance products to address specific risks prevalent in the U.S. market.

Monitor competitors' product offerings, pricing strategies, and market positioning.

Ability to explain complex insurance concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

Adherence to ethical standards and understanding of legal obligations in the insurance industry. Mitigating legal risks associated with policy language and insurance processes.

Product Owner Experience

Strong critical thinking, analytical problem-solving and collaboration skills

Excellent strategic and critical thinking abilities

Knowledge of Agile software development principles and use of the JIRA platform

Working knowledge of tools such as Excel, Power BI, or Tableau to analyze and present data

The ability to extract critical business insights from large quantities of data

Effectively communicate product features, benefits, and terms (ex. Mass Timber) to customers, risk engineering, actuarial and other internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

Possess both in-depth technical background weighted toward mobile, APIs, AI/ML, IoT, data analytics

Leverage data and analytics to identify patterns, assess risk probabilities, and enhance underwriting processes.

Use data-driven insights to refine and optimize insurance products for better performance.

Working knowledge of programming language such as C# and SQL is a plus

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Additional Information

For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.

At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.

For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work for outstanding workplace culture in the US, fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and second consecutive year in Poland. We value learning, caring and results and make inclusivity and diversity a top priority. In addition to our Great Place to Work Certification, we've been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companiesand by Forbesas a World's Best Employer and Best Employer for Women, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.

We're 7,000 people strong. We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.

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Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

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