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Skills and Competencies

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in product management, software development, or technical leadership roles within the insurance industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in underwriting processes, methodologies, and technologies, particularly within primary insurance lines (e.g., property and casualty, life, health).
• Proven track record of successfully leading product management teams, driving product strategy, and delivering innovative solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset and a passion for driving business results through technology and innovation.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, or a related field. Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CPCU, ACAS, FCAS) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Position Overview: Moody's Insurance Solutions is seeking a visionary and technically astute Associate Director to lead our Application Product Management team, focusing primarily on the UnderwriteIQ application and broader primary underwriting solutions for the insurance industry. This role presents an exciting opportunity to drive innovation, shape product strategy, and enhance the technological capabilities of our offerings. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of both the insurance domain and technical intricacies, coupled with a strong vision for the future of underwriting solutions.

Strategic Leadership:

Define and communicate the strategic vision for UnderwriteIQ and primary underwriting solutions, aligning with the overarching goals of Moody's Insurance Solutions.

Lead the product management team in setting priorities, establishing roadmaps, and executing strategic initiatives to enhance product features, functionality, and user experience.

Collaborate with senior leadership to develop long-term product strategies that drive business growth and maintain Moody's competitive advantage in the insurance market.

Product Development and Enhancement:

Oversee the entire product lifecycle of UnderwriteIQ and primary underwriting solutions, from ideation and requirements gathering to release and maintenance.

Drive innovation by identifying emerging technologies, market trends, and customer needs to inform product enhancements and new feature development.

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software development, data science, and quality assurance, to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of product updates and releases.

Client Engagement and Relationship Management:

Act as a primary point of contact for key clients, understanding their unique requirements and feedback to inform product roadmap decisions.

Collaborate with sales, marketing, and client services teams to support client onboarding, product demonstrations, and ongoing relationship management.

Conduct regular client meetings, presentations, and workshops to gather insights, gather feedback, and communicate product updates and enhancements.

Technical Expertise and Innovation:

Leverage deep technical knowledge to guide the development of advanced analytics, data models, and underwriting algorithms within the UnderwriteIQ platform.

Champion the adoption of innovative technologies, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and predictive analytics, to enhance underwriting efficiency and accuracy.

Stay abreast of industry developments, regulatory changes, and technological advancements to anticipate market needs and proactively address emerging challenges.

About the team

Within the Insurance Property & Specialty business, we build powerful SaaS platforms that enable insurers, reinsurers, MGAs, and ILS investors to underwrite smarter, price risk accurately, optimize portfolio performance, and bring new products to market faster. 

We are entering an era of platform modernization and AI-driven innovation — and we’re looking for a product leader who can architect the future of underwriting. 

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $153,200.00 - $222,200.00, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody’s also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email accommodations@moodys.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications

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This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

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