Product Manager - Insurance Technology
London (Hybrid)
to c£100k
We’re working with an established insurance technology client, looking to bring on board an experienced Product Manager to drive the evolution of an AI-powered platform. This role sits at the intersection of insurance operations, technology, and business strategy; ideal for someone who enjoys shaping product vision while delivering tangible improvements across complex insurance workflows. You’ll play a key role in modernising platforms, improving operational efficiency, and driving digital transformation across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and own the product roadmap, aligning with business goals and market needs
- Collaborate with other Product Owners to ensure aligned and cohesive platform development
- Monitor insurance technology trends, regulation, and competitive landscape
- Establish and track KPIs for adoption, efficiency, and business value
- Partner with senior leadership to ensure product direction supports strategic objectives
- Facilitate requirements gathering and user workshops across multiple stakeholders
- Engage with external partners, vendors, and integration providers
- Present product updates and recommendations to senior stakeholders
- Define and prioritise user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional requirements
- Lead Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and releases
- Make decisions on feature prioritisation, trade-offs, and technical debt
- Deliver engaging product demonstrations to internal and external audiences
- Ensure the platform supports end-to-end insurance workflows (policy lifecycle, underwriting, etc.)
- Apply strong understanding of insurance data models and operational processes
- Drive improvements in quote-to-bind ratios, straight-through processing, and efficiency
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Product Manager with at least 3 years in insurance technology - essential
- Strong understanding of insurance operations, including underwriting and policy lifecycle
- Experience with business process modelling and transformation initiatives
- Exposure to core insurance platforms (e.g. Duck Creek, Guidewire, BPA or similar)
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and drive decisions
- Excellent communication skills, able to bridge technical and business audiences
- Experience working in Agile environments (JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps)
Desirable:
- Knowledge of Insurtech trends (AI/ML, automated underwriting, digital distribution)
- Experience with API-first architecture and system integrations
- Understanding of cloud-based platforms (SaaS/PaaS)
- Familiarity with insurance data standards (ACORD, ISO)
- Exposure to actuarial concepts and rating models
- Professional insurance certifications (e.g. CPCU, AIC)