State Product Manager-Nonstandard Auto

The State Product Manager-Nonstandard Auto is responsible for increasing profit, premium, & market share while meeting customers' needs in an assigned region.

Sentry Insurance is seeking a Product Manager to design and revise its Personal Lines Nonstandard Auto products. In this role, you will also bring to market product/distribution enhancements designed to attract and retain Non-Standard Auto customers in our Personal Lines portfolio. This will require the ability to communicate, and matrix manage throughout the organization.

For this role we are open to considering applicants at our office locations in Stevens Point, WI, Madison, WI, Nashville, TN or current AWE associates.

Based on qualifications and experience of the selected candidate, this role can be filled as an Associate Product Manager, Product Manager or Product Manager II.

As a State Product Manager-Nonstandard Auto, you will develop and leverage expert knowledge of Sentry's Personal Lines Nonstandard Auto products, as well as individual states' competitive, legal, and regulatory landscapes, to maximize opportunity for success.

Additionally, you will:

• Develop and implement Personal Lines Nonstandard Auto product plans to meet annual premium and profit goals, and take responsibility for loss and expense results
• Develop and execute strategic plans for expanded product risk appetite, entry into new markets, and/or enhancements to existing products
• Develop coverage solutions, underwriting guidelines, pricing improvements and contract language, as needed, in collaboration with Analytics, Actuarial, Claims, and Compliance areas
• Leverage expert knowledge within assigned region, speaking to competitor actions, unique capabilities, and business profile
• Collaborate with business partners throughout the organization to initiate, prioritize, and drive changes to systems, business practices, and/or product offerings, applying sound analysis and logic
• Ensure regulatory compliance for new and existing products in coordination with staff responsible for compliance and filings

What it Takes

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 2 years related Personal Lines work experience, 5+ years of related work experience preferred
• Prior insurance and product management, product development, or business management experience
• Superior leadership, problem solving, and analytical skills with proven ability to effectively communicate, develop relationships, and make data driven decisions
• Ability to meet travel requirements of the position
• Sentry does not offer employment in the position to holders of F-1, J-1, and H-1 Visas.

What You'll Receive

At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you'll receive.

• Sentry is happy to offer flexibility through a scheduled Hybrid work model. Monday and Friday work from home if you choose to, Tuesday through Thursday you'll work in office.
• As a Sentry associate, you will have an in-office workspace and materials for your home office. In addition to the laptop, you will receive prior to your start, Sentry will provide equipment for your home office.
• Meal Subsidy available for associates who report to an office.
• 401(K) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.
• Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement program
• Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as Volunteer-Time off
• Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
• Well-being and Employee Assistance programs
• Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.

About Sentry

We take great pride in making Forbes' list of America's Best Midsize Employers. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction.

Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we're one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We're rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.

Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.

Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await!

Casey Van Der Geest

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.