The Director will bring strong delivery and strategic thinking skills, deep product and financial acumen, decisiveness and ability to positively impact results. This is a highly visible role and requires exceptional communication and influencing skills. This role reports directly to the AVP, PL, Auto Line Lead and leads a small team. This role may have a Hybrid or Remote work arrangement. Candidates who live near our Hartford, CT Home Office will have the expectation of working in an office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday). Candidates who do not live near an office will have a remote work arrangement, with the expectation of coming into an office as business needs arise.

Responsibilities:

Partner with Transformation office to develop Countrywide Auto product requirements and efficiently deliver to new product enhancements and features to market.

Lead large projects spanning all of Personal Lines that will have a significant impact on P&L. Ability to effectively communicate and present project updates to Senior Leadership.

Responsible for the evolution of the Countrywide Auto class plans; evaluating new rating variables and coverages.

Collaborate across Personal Lines (PL) to evaluate Auto product performance and financial results, using analytical tools and root cause analysis to diagnose performance issues and develop product, underwriting, marketing, and other actions to improve profitability and growth.

Lead cross-functional teams to develop and implement profit improvement, expense reduction, or growth initiatives.

Provide thought leadership to strategic initiatives and support ad hoc analysis as needed.

Lead a staff of three teammates, with strong indirect influence over resources across Personal Lines.

Qualifications:

Minimum 10 years of experience in the P&C insurance industry, and 5 years of Product or P&L Management experience and a strong understanding of Personal Lines insurance products and marketplace is required. Both agency and direct distribution experience is preferred.

Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship management skills with an emphasis on customer focus, collaboration and partnering to obtain results. Ability to work effectively across multiple functional areas.

Team player, proactive self-starter with excellent judgement. Proven track record of insightful process improvement and influencing others.

Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving skills. Proficient in MS Excel and other data analysis and visualization software.

Leadership skills required; experience leading and developing a high performing team strongly preferred.

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Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:

$140,240- $210,360

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