Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Countrywide Product for Personal Lines, the Director of Homeowners is responsible for all aspects of a new homeowners’ product.
The Director of Homeowners has P&L accountability for the line of business countrywide. The director has decision making responsibility on all homeowners’ related aspects of this new product and is expected to make efficient, well-reasoned business decisions that balance the needs of various stakeholders across the MetLife Auto & Home organization.
This position will have direct reports and be expected to lead by influencing a diverse team of business partners including but not limited to Pricing, Underwriting, IT, Marketing, Claims, Finance.
Responsibilities Are Broad And Varied, And Include
Manage the P&L of the new homeowners’ product
Meet or Exceed Financial Goals for the Business:
Lead the Product formulation, execution, and improvement of the homeowners’ product.
Develop and execute the product roadmap
Establish underwriting strategy in conjunction with the AVP of Countrywide Underwriting
Establish, and Monitor the Rating and Pricing for the new homeowners’ product in conjunction with Research and Pricing.
Collaborate with Marketing to identify ways to target different demographics and areas with an emphasis on digital marketing and cross-sell.
Analyze financial performance in homeowners and put actions in place to be in front of industry trends.
Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the Homeowners marketplace and work with Countrywide Product Development to develop new features.
Key Competencies
Leadership
Motivates cross functional teams in implementing homeowners’ related projects and ensures partners are appropriately aligned to go meet or exceed financial goals
Demonstrates leadership with both internal and external parties to drive fact based decision making
Builds and maintains productive working relationships with partners across different departments
Coaches and mentors direct reports.
Strategic Thinking
Encourages new ways of looking at data, problems, and solutions
Develops strategies that capitalized on overlooked opportunities or improves existing processes
Generates new ideas for profitable growth
Business Knowledge
Does continuous data-gathering and analysis to anticipate developments and identify business opportunities
Understands key measures and monitors the flow of business and financial results
Uses quantitative reasoning and financial analysis to inform business options
Operational Excellence
Has a passion to deliver results
Sets clear objectives and expectations, monitors and documents performance, and provides feedback to improve the results, processes, and team cohesion.
Holds people accountable for delivering results and makes tough decisions when appropriate
Job Requirements
Basic Qualifications
Minimum of five years of relevant industry experience
Demonstrated leadership experience, ideally within the homeowners’ product
Deep knowledge within Personal Lines Product, Actuarial, Financial, will ensure success in this role.
Experience working with Homeowners’ filings
Strong aptitude for numerical or financial evaluation
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to manage and work on multiple projects at the same time
Superior communication skills, both oral and written, ability to tailor presentations to a wide audience
Experience as a Product Manager is a plus
BS/BA in Mathematics/Business Management/ Insurance/Finance/Economics or related field
Education Required
High School Diploma/GED
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