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Assistant Product Manager

Employer
Gainsco Auto Insurance
Location
Dallas, Texas
Salary
Not Specified
Closing date
Jun 24, 2019

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By joining GAINSCO, you will become part of a dynamic and growing organization that has been recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in Dallas and Miami. For the past two years, the Miami office has been recognized as one of the Top 35 Workplaces for employees, out of employers throughout South Florida in our size category. In 2015, the GAINSCO Dallas home office was one of only 150 companies in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area to be recognized by the Dallas Morning News as a Top Workplace 2015.

Our culture attracts engaged individuals who are driven by a desire to contribute and succeed. Our culture encourages individuals to grow their skills as they build their careers. Come join us and become a champion with GAINSCO.

The Assistant Product Manager will assist in driving the successful development of new products and the effective management and enhancement of existing products by making recommendations regarding product design, pricing, underwriting, agency management, distribution, claims, and other processes. There is strong room for career growth and promotion potential for the right candidate.

This position is based in the Dallas office (no remote/telecommute option available). Relocation assistance may be offered as part of the compensation package.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Ensure overall goals for production and underwriting profitability are met by analyzing premium rates, loss experience, and retention.
  • In conjunction with corporate and regional marketing departments, develop state profit and growth strategies and translate business ideas and market opportunities into new product ideas by researching and maintaining awareness of all major competitors current market positions (i.e. rates, service levels, financial positions and operating strategies), business directions, financial dynamics, and new technologies.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance by researching and maintaining awareness of existing state and federal statutes, as well as new legislation; includes state filings, licensing, consumer complaint resolution, assessments; market conduct examinations, audits, and DMV report.
  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of all state filings (including rates, forms, and underwriting guidelines) in order to obtain approval from the Department of Insurance by working with regional product managers and actuarial staff to respond to the Department of Insurance for filings and other interactions.
  • Identify key levers and priorities for large amounts of information by applying critical thinking skills to the analysis of internal and external data.
  • Communicate and coordinate key profit metrics by coordinating with the IT department to ensure proper implementation of rate revisions, new products, new product features, and other initiatives; develop working relationships with Accounting, Actuarial, Claims, Customer Service and IT.
  • Provide guidance to the regional product managers and actuarial analysts, helping to further their professional development by serving as a consultant (within the department and with other departments) on matters related to product management.

  • Bachelors degree with a Minimum GPA of 3.0, or equivalent experience in personal lines insurance, in addition to:
  • 2 or more years of experience as a Product Analyst in personal lines insurance, with preference given to experience in personal auto insurance ratemaking methodologies and pricing techniques
  • Strong computer skills including the ability to manage and manipulate data in Excel and programming knowledge such as SAS and SQL
  • Proven problem solving and analytical skills used to make critical decisions regarding personal lines insurance products
  • Experience working with Product and Marketing departments for research and development of regulatory, competitive, loss cost and other internal and external business needs
  • Experience working independently and as a contributor in a team environment
  • Strong report-creation skills in environments such as PowerPoint and PowerBI are a plus

Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience. Excellent benefits package: medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, short term and long term disability insurance, 401K, paid vacation and holidays.

GAINSCO is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Company

Want to join the GAINSCO team?

GAINSCO’s fast growth as a company has reflected the outstanding success of our insurance products and our leadership in the marketplace translating into an exceptional opportunity for your career.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package. Our regional offices and employment opportunities are located in Dallas and Miami. Field and sales positions may also exist in other cities and states.

GAINSCO Auto Insurance® is a Dallas, Texas-based property and casualty insurance company concentrating on the non-standard personal auto insurance market, specializing in minimum-limits personal auto insurance. GAINSCO Auto Insurance is an expansionary company, selling its insurance policies in 17 states through independent agents as well as directly to customers via digital channels. Our insurance operations are conducted through MGA Insurance Company, Inc.  GAINSCO, Inc. was established in 1978 and has a regional office in Miami, Florida.  In December 2020, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company acquired GAINSCO, Inc. and its subsidiaries.

OUR MISSION

At GAINSCO, we seek to help those who need our assistance by providing essential automobile coverage protections, quality customer services, and exceptional claims responses that fulfill our promise to customers.

Company info
Website
Telephone
800-699-1561
Location
3333 Lee Parkway Suite 1200
Dallas
Texas
75219
US

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