Associate Director – Small Business Product Management

The Hartford

. Own profit and growth performance for an assigned geographic territory, including revenue, underwriting profit, loss ratio, growth, and market share objectives .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeHartford • Arizona • United StatesSenior💰 $107,600 - $161,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own profit and growth performance for an assigned geographic territory, including revenue, underwriting profit, loss ratio, growth, and market share objectives
Develop and execute local market strategies for sustainable, profitable growth
Partner with Sales, Underwriting, Actuarial, Claims, Legal, Compliance, and other stakeholders to align priorities and execute market strategies
Monitor profitability, growth, competitor activity, customer trends, and market conditions
Develop business cases and financial analyses supporting pricing, underwriting, product, and distribution decisions
Lead product, pricing, and underwriting initiatives to improve business performance and competitiveness
Communicate strategy, performance, and recommendations to leadership and business partners
Represent the company with agency partners, regulators, and industry stakeholders
Build alignment and lead change through influence, collaboration, and stakeholder management
Identify and promote best practices across the Product Management organization
Mentor and support less experienced team members and contribute to continuous improvement
Travel up to 10%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required; degree concentration in Business, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Analytics, or a related field preferred
5+ years of experience in insurance product management, or professional P&C insurance industry experience evaluating product, pricing, research and/or underwriting
Demonstrated experience driving business results through strategic decision-making and financial analysis
Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging data to identify opportunities, evaluate performance, and influence business outcomes
Ability to synthesize complex information and translate insights into actionable strategies
Effective communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across organizational levels
Proven ability to collaborate across functions and align diverse stakeholders around a common objective
Strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term opportunities with immediate business needs
Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities in a dynamic environment
Ability to quickly establish credibility with business partners, agency leaders, regulators, and senior leadership
Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including mentoring, coaching, or leading cross-functional initiatives
Candidates living near Hartford, CT; Clinton, NY; Charlotte, NC; San Antonio, TX; or Scottsdale, AZ are expected to work in an office 3 days a week, Tuesday through Thursday
Candidates not living near an office must be able to come into an office as business needs arise

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term or annual bonuses
Long-term incentives
On-the-spot recognition
Hybrid or remote work schedule
Flexible remote work for candidates not living near an office, with office visits as business needs arise