Product Manager

We’re on the lookout for a Product Manager to join our Product, Insight & Control team here at Covéa Insurance.

Covéa Insurance offer a wide range of home, motor and commercial insurance backed by our award-winning customer service. Our purpose is to “help protect people against the worst happening and put it right if it does”. It’s the reason we are here, and it’s the task we all focus on every day.

Product, Insight & Control lead on product development, enhancement and governance across all Covéa Insurance products, by working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. We ensure our products are market proximate, competitive, comply with legislation, provide custmer value and are profitable.

This role requires an individual with strong experience of the insurance industry who will ensure our product portfolio remains profitable and competitive whilst offering value to our customers.

The role is ahybrid role, therefore will involve a mix of working from home and also from our Halifax office.

What will I be doing?

• Working collaboratively with key stakeholders across the business on both new and existing product propositions, along with managing relationships with several add-on suppliers.
• Supporting the development of new products and existing products in line with the overall company strategy and working closely with key stakeholders across the business.
• Leading small project groups, researching activity, engaging stakeholders and driving change for new and existing products.
• Keeping abreast of relevant trends, technology and new markets to support and inform the future development of products.
• Ownership of positive and beneficial relationships with several add-on product suppliers.
• Working with the wider Product team to conduct periodic reviews of existing products. These reviews, in line with PROD4 regulation, will ensure that our products offer fair value to customers.

What would we like to see in you?

• Experience in insurance technical aspects (underwriting, claims, compliance) alongside knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks & various insurance products (Life, Pet, Commercial Lines, Personal Lines, Creditor).
• Excellent communication skills – able to influence & build effective relationships at all levels
• Strong planning, organisational & prioritisation skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Be decisive, assertive, & capable of driving change & challenging existing practices.
• Ability to set up, document & get buy-in to new processes & procedures
• Experience in report writing, project management & data analysis
• Be a self-starter who drives change, meets commitments & works with minimal direction
• Ability to manage tasks from start to finish, proactively collaborating with colleagues
• Be comfortable with ownership of delivery, prioritising tasks based on business objectives
• Be driven by excellence, displaying attention to detail & accuracy
• Be collaborative, open to new ideas & able to engage others across teams
• Be an innovative problem solver, managing stakeholder input to reach outcomes

We understand that some candidates may be hesitant to apply for a position if they do not meet all the criteria listed in the job description. At Covéa, we are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. Therefore, if you are interested in applying for this role but do not fully meet all the requirements, we still encourage you to submit your application.

What’s on offer?

• 36.25 working hours per week, along with a range of flexible working options.
• Annual pay review and performance related bonus of 12.5%
• 27 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell holidays
• Generous pension scheme with a 7.5% minimum employer pension contribution, matched up to a to maximum of 9% dependant on your contribution.
• A range of health benefits such as company funded Private Medical Insurance, an annual health assessment and access to a 24/7 Virtual GP
• Tusker Car Scheme – salary sacrifice scheme which lets you drive away a brand new, fully maintained and insured car for up to four years.
• A wealth of support for your mental, financial & physical wellbeing through our Wellbeing group
• Continued professional development through internal training programmes, professional qualifications and apprenticeships
• Additional benefits such as discounted gym memberships, cycle to work schemes and discounts at lots of retailers through Perkpal

Our Mission…

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create engaged, inclusive teams. Being an inclusive workplace means taking action to make sure everyone has equal opportunity to succeed, irrespective of their differences. We celebrate our differences and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we want to ensure that our recruitment process is fair for all.  If you require any reasonable adjustments or wish to discuss in more detail, then please get in contact with us or mention it during the online application process.

Salary:

Up to £53,000 DOE

Working hours:

36.25