Product Director General Liability & Umbrella

rcial, and Hanover Programs business units here at The Hanover. This leader is expected to think strategically in support of critical Core and Specialty product development and Product Life Cycle needs. A successful leader will demonstrate the ability to collaborate with key business stakeholders and functional area partners (https://i.e., Actuarial, HTG, Corporate U/W, OGC, Compliance and Claims) while also providing strong leadership and supervision to their staff.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions  

• Provide strategic leadership support to the Vice President of Enterprise Product across Core Commercial and Specialty areas of focus
• Act as a trusted advisor to key business stakeholders and functional area partners
• Demonstrate technical mastery of supported lines of business from a product standpoint
• Drives efficient and effective product delivery to meet key business stakeholder needs
• Monitors and manages Key Performance Indicators and success measures to meet PLC needs  
• Provides stellar leadership in driving the Product Life Cycle process to achieve the desired outcomes for key business stakeholders
• Monitors litigation and legislative landscape and proposes proactive strategies to stay ahead of emerging exposures and uphold corporate compliance standards
• Ability to lead critical strategic initiatives at the request of the Vice President of Enterprise Product

Required Skills, Knowledge, & Experience and Competencies:

• Stellar CARE Value and Leadership 5 characteristics
• Bachelor's/Master's degree in related field, 10 or more years of product or product-related experience at a leadership level. 
• Strong understanding of General Liability and Umbrella lines of business.
• Strong understanding of the product development process and Product Life Cycle concepts
• Proven foundational success in Product, Underwriting, or Claims 
• Strong knowledge of baseline technology skills (https://i.e., MS Word, excel)
• Stellar verbal and written communication skills and outstanding leadership presence
• Ability to effectively present critical strategic and tactical positions to senior members of the leadership team 
• Self-directed with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and work efficiently against deadlines. Must be able to effectively lead multiple assignments
• Ability to effectively collaborate with key business stakeholder members and project partners
• Excellent project management and problem-solving skills
• Ability to build, lead, and provide ongoing support to a high performance team
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills

CAREER DEVELOPMENT:

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BENEFITS:

We offer comprehensive benefits to help you be healthy, build financial security, and balance work and home life. At The Hanover, you’ll enjoy what you do and have the support you need to succeed.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401K with a company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Company paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural Awareness Day in support of IDE
• On-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only)
• Click here for the full list of Benefits

EEO statement:

The Hanover values diversity in the workplace and among our customers.  The company provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants on the basis of experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry or any other status protected by law.  

Furthermore, The Hanover Insurance Group is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment based on national origin, race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.” 

As an equal opportunity employer, Hanover does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities.  Individuals with disabilities who wish to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, should contact us at: HRServices@https://hanover.com and include the link of the job posting in which you are interested.

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