Product Owner - Commercial Lines, Auto
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Flexible work-from-home days
Job Summary
A leading insurance provider is seeking a Product Owner - Commercial Lines, Auto to take ownership of its Auto Insurance Platform. This role involves driving product development, enhancing platform capabilities, and ensuring alignment with business needs and customer expectations. Reporting to the Chief Underwriting Officer, the successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders and development teams to deliver high-quality products and services.
This is a hybrid work opportunity based in Toronto, ON.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop a deep understanding of the market, competitors, and customer needs to inform product strategy and priorities.
Collaborate with stakeholders, including business users and internal teams, to gather feedback and define product features.
Prioritize and maintain the product backlog based on business value, customer impact, and regulatory requirements.
Conduct backlog grooming sessions and ensure alignment with business goals.
Work closely with Technical Underwriting and other teams to reflect priorities in the product roadmap.
Continuously evaluate and reprioritize based on business needs and customer insights.
Clearly communicate backlog prioritization rationale to stakeholders.
Conduct user testing and gather feedback to improve platform usability and functionality.
Break down high-level epics into manageable user stories, ensuring stakeholder requirements are met.
Monitor product performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement updates.
Act as a subject matter expert for the insurance platform, providing guidance to internal teams and stakeholders.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience in Commercial Auto Insurance.
Proven experience as a Product Owner in the Commercial Insurance sector.
Strong understanding of Commercial Auto Insurance products and services.
Experience working in an Agile development environment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with Guidewire software platform.
Knowledge of industry regulations and evolving market trends.
Why Join Us?
Diversity & Inclusion: A collaborative and inclusive work culture where diversity of thought is valued.
Comprehensive Benefits: A robust health and benefits plan tailored to employees’ needs.
Work-Life Balance: Minimum four weeks of vacation per year and four personal days annually.
Professional Growth: Access to training and development opportunities.
Community Engagement: Commitment to corporate social responsibility and community support.
Additional Information:
Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid Work)
Relocation Assistance: Not available
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Product Owner to drive meaningful change in the Commercial Auto Insurance sector. If you are passionate about developing innovative products that meet customer needs, we encourage you to apply!