State Manager

Job Description:

• Develop the strategy and execution of state product launches (forms, underwriting, rates/rules) and associated regulatory filings
• Research state legislative and regulatory requirements and advise actions needed to be compliant
• Perform analysis of competitor offerings and pricing
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to execute operational changes
• Communicate business requirements to Technology partners
• Analyze the drivers of P&L (e.g. conversion, average premium, mix of business, retention, loss ratio, loss trend) and develop strategies that improve outcomes
• Develop hypotheses and seek out new ideas and approaches to business issues

Requirements:

• You possess the required knowledge and understanding of personal auto insurance, including working knowledge of the insurance policy, underwriting, pricing and state regulation
• You enjoy researching information and translating into business recommendations
• You can utilize quantitative approaches to generate sound business analyses and articulate findings and recommendations
• You have experience developing and implementing creative and effective solutions to complex business issues
• You are knowledgeable of direct-to-consumer insurance distribution
• You have an interest in pursuing, or have attained, an actuarial or industry designation
• You have exceptional interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), cross-collaboration and team skills
• You can meet expected delivery dates and the tasks necessary to achieve objectives while working effectively in a team environment and are able to adapt to rapidly changing business and technological needs, with frequently changing priorities
• You can manage multiple projects simultaneously and have strong organizational skills to prioritize work appropriately
• You have proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Math, Insurance or related field, or 4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree required
• 3+ years related professional experience with analysis and/or managing personal lines insurance product performance required
• 1+ years of experience managing direct report(s) or managing the work of resources in a matrixed team preferred.

Benefits:

• Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401K matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), tuition assistance, training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay and nine company holidays.