Director, Product Development - Personal Insurance Specialty

Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Job Category Product Compensation Overview The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards. Salary Range $120,400.00 - $198,700.00 Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? Product Development teams play a critical role in the development and achievement of Travelers financial objectives (growth, profit & retention) for one or more insurance products through the development, implementation and monitoring of product strategies and corresponding actions. As a Dir, Product Development, you manage the analysis and evaluation of market and product opportunities that deliver product development and product enhancements to the marketplace. In this role you will lead the development and management of new and existing products, product strategies and solutions including monitoring and evaluating product performance and creating action plans. This position may coach, provide feedback, and/or oversee a team. What Will You Do? Lead the development, execution and enhancement of product strategies and actions including business scope, go-to-market strategies, and agile methodologies by influencing key stakeholders to achieve financial objectives. Influence and communicate strategies and associated action plans with key stakeholders and related initiatives to gain consensus for recommendations. Oversee and execute market, competitor, and consumer research analysis to identify and recommend new products, markets and services or enhance existing ones. Proactively develop solutions to product challenges and gain buy-in from key stakeholders to adopt recommendations. Manage the design, development, and implementation of system and process solutions that align with the product’s strategy. Identify and test new products, markets or partnership opportunities or enhance existing ones by collaborating with stakeholders and other entities and vendors. Lead and guide a team for product enhancement work including launch and rollout plans related to product strategies and action plans. Ensure strategies and plans address compliance needs and regulatory requirements. Oversee development of communication, training, and marketing materials in support of new or enhanced products and initiatives. Manage monitoring and measurement mechanisms for product strategies and initiatives in support of outlined strategic success criteria and present findings and recommendations to leadership. Perform other duties as assigned. What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? Bachelor's Degree. Six years of product development experience preferably in the financial services industry. One year people management experience Insurance experience with expert understanding of products, underwriting, coverage, rules, forms, regulatory environment, risk management, pricing/filing processes and insurance financials. Able to interpret business specific translations and solutions. Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact and influence management. Proven innovation skills including thinking critically about multiple perspectives and approaches to solving problems. Has deep understanding of Travelers' business strategy and plan objectives to align with enterprise goals. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to evaluate and understand current data and systems, find deficiencies/opportunities, recommend changes, and translate into business impacts. Excellent storyteller for relaying information, interacting, and influencing all levels of the organization. Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage change, develop employees, and align resources to accomplish key objectives. What is a Must Have? Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Four years of relevant experience with insurance products, underwriting, coverage, rules, compliance/regulatory environment, and/or insurance financials. What Is in It for You? Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment. Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers. Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays. Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs. Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. Employment Practices Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions. If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/. Travelers has more than 30,000 employees in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. >> Explore life at Travelers . Open to all employees, our 10 Diversity Networks celebrate culture and communities and create spaces for all employees through powerful forums for dialogue and support. >> Discover diversity and inclusion. Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment. >> Explore benefits . Travelers has been recognized by organizations such as G.I. Jobs and Military Times. >> Read more about recognition. Our employees are valuable assets to their hometowns, volunteering for important causes each year. >> Learn about community involvement. Imagine other opportunities here.

Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...