Amerisure creates exceptional value for its partners, policyholders and employees. As a property and casualty insurance company, Amerisure’s promise to our partner agencies and policyholders begins with a comprehensive line of insurance products designed to protect businesses, as well as the health and safety of every employee. Amerisure is an A.M. Best “A” (excellent) rated company and services mid-sized commercial enterprises focused in construction, manufacturing and healthcare. We are ranked as one of the top 100 Property & Casualty companies in the United States, and have more than $825 million in Direct Written Premiums and $1.08 billion in surplus.

Amerisure is recruiting for a Product Owner, System and Product Transformation to join our team. This position can be remote from most locations in the U.S, or work hybrid if near a local office.

Position Summary:

Lead implementation of Forms, Rating, Rules, and programming supporting the policy administration system. Approve technical specifications, User Stories and final UAT sign off on programmed Forms, Rating, and Rules. Work with stakeholders to assist in analyzing, developing, and documenting complex business processes, conduct needs assessment, and review required testing for successful systems implementation. Collaborate with Product SME’s (Subject Matter Experts) for implementation, workshops, and additional research.

Responsibilities:

Ability to analyze and interpret various bureaus (ISO, AAIS, NCCI and independent bureaus) and/or company proprietary rules, rates, and forms to assist in translating into technical specifications for IT.

Collaborate with stakeholders and IT to assist with development, creation, and documentation of business requirements that translate to user stories.

Serve as final authority on decisions regarding forms, rates, and rules including how they translate to business requirements.

Assist in managing project backlog and engage in sprint/product increment (PI) planning.

Review and approve developed user stories in the product backlog.

Review and approve UAT of user test plans, test scenarios, and execution on the test plans according to the standards agreed upon with the IT department.

Assist in identifying and recommending system and/or procedural improvements based on various bureau and/or company proprietary rates, rules and forms, operating systems and procedures that support underwriting efficiencies.

Collaborate with Product, IT, and underwriting to ensure data integrity, consistency between lines of business, performance standards, testing and automating processes.

Communicate readiness and progress of project through demos and presentations.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work-related experience in insurance industry.

Application software-related business analyst experience preferred.

7 years of experience with 5 years of underwriting or product development experience with ISO, AAIS, NCCI and independent bureau products, and understanding of rates, rules, forms, and various pricing programs.

Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills.

Experience with agile methodology, knowledge of SQL, XML and web application concepts preferred.

Ability to function at a high level of effectiveness, flexibility, independence, and initiative without daily interaction with management.

Demonstrates successful ability to build positive partnerships and work collaboratively with cross-functional business teams.

Excellent organizational skills, including ability to multi-task and prioritize workload

Ability to travel overnight up to 10%.

Just as we are committed to creating exceptional value for our Partners For Success® agencies and policyholders, Amerisure also remains committed to being an employer of choice. We reinforce this commitment by adhering to an Employee Value Proposition that, in part, is provided through a competitive total rewards package. Amerisure offers a Compensation & Benefits Package that includes competitive base pay, performance-based incentive pay, comprehensive health & welfare benefits, 401(k) savings plan and profit sharing. In addition to generous paid time off programs, we allow our employees flexible and remote work arrangements. If you strive for excellence and are committed to personal and professional growth, Amerisure is looking for you.

Amerisure Insurance provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Amerisure Insurance complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Amerisure Insurance expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Amerisure’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.