Assistant Director, Product Analysis

We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced insurance professional to join the Vendor Relationships & Solutions team in the role of Assistant Director in Personal Lines Auto Product. In this role you will be responsible for advancing third-party data strategy, focusing on deploying and optimizing use of third-party data solutions to achieve desired business outcomes. The ideal candidate has experience in vendor management practices as well as a working knowledge of third party data used in the management of auto insurance products.

Key responsibilities of this role will include:

• Build strong relationships with vendor partners, ensuring effective communication and collaboration for high-quality service and support

• Develop and build deep knowledge of third-party data, acting as a subject-matter expert

• Recommend opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness of current portfolio of solutions, and drive sophistication in use of third-party data products

• Identify potential vendors, conduct research, evaluate capabilities, and make recommendations for vendor selection to meet business needs

• Maintain effective communication with internal stakeholders to incorporate feedback and business need requests into third-party data strategy and roadmap, as well as escalate issues and concerns to vendors in a timely manner

The ideal candidate will have:

• Knowledge of Personal Lines auto insurance products and third-party data solutions

• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously

• Experience with procurement processes and contract management

• Strong understanding of vendor management principles and practices

• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI, and data analysis software (e.g., SAS, SQL, Snowflake)