Personal Lines Underwriting Product Specialist

Company: ISO
Location: Jersey City
Posted on: May 11, 2022

Job Description:

Company Description

ISO, a Verisk business, has been a leading source of information about property/casualty insurance risk since 1971. For a broad spectrum of commercial and personal lines of insurance, ISO provides statistical, actuarial, underwriting, and claims information and analytics; compliance and fraud identification tools; policy language; information about specific locations; and technical services. ISO serves insurers, reinsurers, agents and brokers, insurance regulators, risk managers, and other participants in the property/casualty insurance marketplace. To learn more about ISO please visit us at: ---www.verisk.com/iso. We are proud to be a part of the Verisk family of companies!

At the heart of what we do is help clients manage risk. Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) provides data and insights to our customers in insurance, energy and the financial services markets so they can make faster and more informed decisions.

Our global team uses AI, machine learning, automation, and other emerging technologies to collect and analyze billions of records. We provide advanced decision-support to prevent credit, lending, and cyber risks. In addition, we monitor and advise companies on complex global matters such as climate change, catastrophes, and geopolitical issues.

But why we do our work is what sets us apart. It stems from a commitment to making the world better, safer and stronger.

It's the reason Verisk is part of the UN Global Compact sustainability initiative. It's why we made a commitment to balancing 100 percent of our carbon emissions. It's the aim of our "returnship" program for experienced professionals rejoining the workforce after time away. And, it's what drives our annual Innovation Day, where we identify our next first-to-market innovations to solve our customers' problems.

At its core, Verisk uses data to minimize risk and maximize value. But far bigger, is why we do what we do.

At Verisk you can build an exciting career with meaningful work; create positive and lasting impact on business; and find the support, coaching, and training you need to advance your career. We have received the Great Place to Work - Certification for the fifth consecutive year. We've been recognized by Forbes as a World's Best Employer and a Best Employer for Women, testaments to our culture of engagement and the value we place on an inclusive and diverse workforce. Verisk's Statement on Racial Equity and Diversity supports our commitment to these values and affecting positive and lasting change in the communities where we live and work.

Job Description

The ISO Underwriting unit of Verisk Insurance Solutions is hiring an experienced Product Specialist, in the Personal Lines Underwriting division to support Location suite of products.

Job title: Product Specialist

Location: Jersey City, NJ or 100% Remote

Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day activities of market leading Property Level risk solutions, including identifying and supporting the execution of product enhancements, identifying and analyzing data sources, sustaining client and vendor relationships, and implementing marketing initiatives in support with a focus on solutions to increase quality and efficiency
Participate in the product portion of sales opportunities to ensure effective positioning of the solution's value proposition and customer comfort with the product capabilities for continued revenue growth, including performing analysis and presentation of proofs of concept, pricing of product and contract review
Liaise between product colleagues, marketing, information technology, operations and sales to ensure streamlined messaging driven by customer needs and how existing and emerging Verisk capabilities can solve these needs
Assist in providing industry thought leadership through white papers, articles, presentations, conferences, and customer conversations
Point of contact in the organization for customer and internal inquiries for resolution of issues or questions on functionality, technical concerns, or other product questions

Requirements

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (in a field such as business administration, math, or statistics) or equivalent/related work experience
3 to 5 years personal lines insurance product, underwriting or related role familiarity with P&C markets
Understands the basics of technology
Prior product development/management experience preferred
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills. Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) on a business and technical level with internal staff and external stakeholders
Strong critical thinking, analytical problem-solving and negotiating skills; business creativity is a must
Ability to travel periodically (up to 10%-15%) to Verisk offices, customers, business partners, and industry events

We are offering an excellent compensation package that includes short-term cash incentive. Our competitive benefits package includes full health care options, a 401(k) plan, and generous Paid-Time-Off.

Additional Information

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All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability.

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