AVP Product

Location:

Amelia, OH, US

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Mode: Hybrid

Job Level: Management & Leadership

Job ID: 12584

Company: American Modern Insurance Group

Employment Type: Regular

Area of Expertise: Operations & Product Management

Description:

American Modern Insurance Group, Inc., a Munich Re company, is a widely recognized specialty insurance leader that delivers products and services for residential property – such as manufactured homes and specialty dwellings – and the recreational market, including boats, personal watercraft, classic cars, and more. We provide specialty product solutions that cover what the competition often can’t. We write admitted products in all 50 states and have a premium volume of $2.2 billion.

Headquartered in Amelia, Ohio, and with associates located across the United States, we are part of Munich Re’s Global Specialty Insurance division. Our employees receive boundless opportunity to grow their careers and make a difference every day - all in a flexible environment that helps them succeed both at work and at home.

Purpose:

AVP of Product is responsible for the strategy, direction, and performance of a specific product line within a pod-based Product Management model. This role drives profitable growth, ensures market competitiveness, and leads a cross-functional team from concept through execution. The AVP of Product translates corporate strategy into actionable product plans and works closely with the VP of Product Management and VP of Product Operations to ensure alignment and operational excellence.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Lead the development and execution of product strategy and roadmap for the assigned line of business (e.g., Homeowners, Dwelling, Manufactured Home, etc.)
Analyze performance trends, market dynamics, and customer insights to guide strategic decisions
Manage product P&L, including rate adequacy, retention, and growth performance
Monitor emerging risks and regulatory shifts to adjust strategy as needed
Develop or enhance coverage forms and endorsements to support profitability and innovation
Support go-to-market planning and alignment with enterprise priorities
Lead a multidisciplinary product pod, ensuring coordination across Product Managers, Analysts, and Filing/Configuration support
Drive clarity on priorities, deliverables, and timelines; foster accountability and ownership within the team
Collaborate closely with Actuarial, Underwriting, Claims, Compliance, Marketing, and IT to implement product changes and initiatives
Serve as the primary point of contact for business decisions and performance updates for the line of business
Apply product operations standards and best practices to ensure consistency and efficiency
Oversee timely and accurate delivery of regulatory filings, rule changes, and system updates
Support quality audits and maintain compliance with all relevant state and regulatory requirements
Contribute to the evolution of SOPs, tools, and workflows through feedback and insight
Mentor junior pod members and support professional growth and cross-training
Partner with VP – Product Management to address workforce planning and succession needs
Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture aligned with enterprise values

Required Technical Skills:

Experience in Property & Casualty insurance, with demonstrated success in product management, underwriting, or actuarial roles
Deep domain expertise in the assigned line(s) of business (e.g., Homeowners, Dwelling, Manufactured Home, etc.)
Strong analytical abilities, including a solid understanding of advanced mathematics, statistics, and performance metrics
Proven ability to lead, innovate, and make data-driven decisions in support of strategic goals
Experience with pricing segmentation, state regulations, reinsurance, policy contract language, underwriting, and product management fundamentals
Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with analytical and visualization tools is a plus
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization

Skills / Knowledge / Experience:

Provide overall department leadership and strategic planning.

Education, Certifications & Designations:

Required: Bachelor’s Degree Business, Finance, Math, Statistics or similar field

Preferred: MBA or similar advanced degree, CPCU and/or FCAS, AINS

We are proud to offer our employees, their domestic partners, and their children, a wide range of insurance benefits:

Two options for your health insurance plan (PPO or High Deductible)
Supplemental Life and AD&D plans that you can purchase for yourself and dependents (includes spouse/domestic partner and children)
Voluntary Benefit plans that supplement your health and life insurance plans (Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity)
Prescription drug coverage (included in your health insurance plan)
Short and Long Term Disability coverage
Vision and dental insurance plans

In addition to the above insurance offerings, our employees also enjoy:

A robust 401k plan with up to a 5% employer match
A retirement savings plan that is 100% company funded
Paid time off that begins with 24 days each year, with more days added when you celebrate milestone service anniversaries
Eligibility to receive a yearly bonus as a Munich Re employee
A variety of health and wellness programs provided at no cost
A hybrid environment that gives you a choice in where and how you get work done
A corporately subsidized on-site cafeteria as well as a We Proudly Serve coffee shop
An on-site complimentary workout facility as well as walking trails on campus grounds
On-site wellness center complete with nurse practitioner
Financial assistance for adoptions and infertility treatment
Paid time off for eligible family care needs
Tuition assistance and educational achievement bonuses
Free parking
A corporate matching gifts program that further enhances your charitable donation
Paid time off to volunteer in your community

At American Modern, a subsidiary of Munich Re, we see Diversity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Applicants requiring employer sponsorship of a visa will not be considered for this position.