Physicians Mutual Insurance Company

Physicians Mutual is looking to hire an Assistant Market/Product Specialist. This opportunity will support the development, marketing, implementation, monitoring and maintenance of assigned products or markets. Compiles and organizes information and research necessary to inform all phases of product development up to product release, including market/customer research, policy drafting, premium assumption development, sales training. Responsible for ensuring compliance of all aspects of assigned products or markets. Acts as product champion in the absence of a Product Manager. Represents Division or Department in negotiations with Brokers, Carriers, Network Administrators or other entities involved with a joint venture. Acts as Company liaison with carriers, brokers or partners for joint ventures until product or marketing efforts are turned over to appropriate Product Manager or Distribution Area. Represents Division or Department Manager in Corporate meetings or presentations as assigned.

ABOUT THE JOB

Requirements4+ years of insurance related experience with a significant exposure to multiple lines of business.Knowledge of insurance industry, related regulations, products, markets, and distribution approaches.Excellent communication & interpersonal skills. Ability to negotiate & demonstrate excellent emotional intelligence.Ability to work on multiple projects & deadlines simultaneously.Work independently with minimal supervision.PreferredBachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or similar discipline.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the development, marketing, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of assigned products or markets.
• Compile and organize information and research for all phases of product development up to product release, including market/customer research, policy drafting, premium assumption development, sales training.
• Ensure compliance of all aspects of assigned products or markets.
• Act as product champion in the absence of a Product Manager.
• Represent Division or Department in negotiations with Brokers, Carriers, Network Administrators or other entities involved with a joint venture.
• Act as Company liaison with carriers, brokers or partners for joint ventures until product or marketing efforts are turned over to appropriate Product Manager or Distribution Area.
• Represent Division or Department Manager in Corporate meetings or presentations as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years of insurance related experience with significant exposure to multiple lines of business.
• Knowledge of insurance industry, related regulations, products, markets, and distribution approaches.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• Ability to negotiate & demonstrate excellent emotional intelligence.
• Ability to work on multiple projects & deadlines simultaneously.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or similar discipline (preferred).

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