Head of Product - insurance - Sanderson : Job Details

Role: Head of Product - InsuranceSalary: £110,000 + 35% Bonus + £20K EquityLocation: London HQ - 3 days on site, 2 days WFH

On behalf of our client, a global leader in insurance, we are looking for a strategic Head of Product to help define AI Products and features. You will also manage the team that reacts to changes on the market regarding any developments within AI products and sees through 12-week pilot projects in response.

Experience Required:

• Experience managing business transformation projects and working with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
• Knowledge of Property & Casualty Products, Accident & Health Products, or Personal Lines Products.
• Understanding of insurance sales and distribution for consumer line products and experience in telemarketing.
• A strong understanding of technology, business, and operations, with experience delivering projects across different functions.
• Industry knowledge (preferred) with familiarity of core functions like claims, marketing, distribution, legal, and operations.
• Proven ability to think creatively, conceptualize new features, define product roadmaps, and develop business cases for digital solutions.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across multiple time zones.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• An understanding of KPIs associated with large-scale projects.
• Strong prioritization and time management skills, even under tight deadlines and budget constraints.
• A keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to analyse information and identify inconsistencies.

Responsibilities:

• Generating ideas to continuously develop AI systems across all functions (e.g., Customer Service, Claims, Underwriting, Finance).
• Managing stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.
• Facilitating change through workshops and other initiatives.
• Collaborating across teams to streamline ideas and ensure alignment with the company's ecosystem.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary (up to £110k)
• Pension plan (5% employee contribution, 10% company contribution)
• 25 days of annual leave
• Bonus program (up to 35%)
• Share scheme (up to $20k equity per year)
• Comprehensive health insurance package (life assurance, income protection, medical insurance)
• Gym membership subsidy
• Additional benefits including buy holiday scheme, employee assistance program, season ticket loan, salary sacrifice options, and family/elder care support
• Flu vaccination voucher
• Financial education resources

Interview Process:

The interview process consists of four stages:

• Case study
• Presentation
• Senior leader interview
• HR interview