Vp, National Product Manager

Summary

Join Horace Mann as the VP P&C National Product Manager, responsible for developing and executing a nationwide personal lines product strategy. This leadership role requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders to drive profitable growth and minimize earnings volatility. The ideal candidate will be located within commuting distance of Springfield, IL. Key responsibilities include product strategy and execution, collaboration and leadership, financial and competitive analysis, operational and IT integration, and performance monitoring and continuous improvement. The position requires extensive experience in P&C product management and leadership in a matrix environment. A bachelor's degree in a related field is required, with an MBA and CPCU designation preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Actuarial Science, or a related field
• 15+ years in P&C product management, underwriting, risk management, or product development with a national or super-regional carrier
• Leadership experience in a matrix environment
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Ability to collaborate across departments and drive alignment
• Deep knowledge of competitive and regulatory trends in P&C insurance
• Experience in vendor evaluation and cost-benefit analysis

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee national product strategies for auto and property insurance
• Ensure strategies align with corporate goals and industry best practices
• Monitor and adjust strategies based on competitive landscape and financial performance
• Work closely with State Management, Underwriting, Regulatory, Claims, IT, and Finance to ensure product success
• Engage with Distribution Leadership to identify growth opportunities and market expansion potential
• Direct the introduction of new P&C products into complementary market segments
• Lead execution of key initiatives to improve financial performance of auto and property lines
• Perform competitive analyses to identify product innovation opportunities
• Assess market conditions, regulatory trends, and emerging risks that could impact product strategies
• Act as a business lead to communicate detailed requirements to IT and other teams
• Drive speed-to-market initiatives for new product features and enhancements
• Oversee vendor evaluations and cost-benefit analyses for potential solutions
• Regularly analyze financial performance vs. expectations for both auto and property products
• Ensure continuous improvement in product competitiveness and profitability
• Lead post-implementation reviews to measure actual results against expectations

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA
• CPCU designation
• Some experience in commercial vehicle and property insurance