Markel Corp

Product Owner, Personal Lines

Markel Corp • $80K — $110K *
Milwaukee, WI 53215In-Person
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years as a Business Analyst in insurance or related field
  • 2+ years as a Product Owner
  • 2+ years experience with APIs in a professional setting
  • Strong knowledge of underwriting and insurance systems
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage and develop product and user stories backlog
  • Monitor product development progress and plan releases
  • Gather customer feedback on expected product features
  • Update stakeholders on product development operations
  • Analyze customer opinions to enhance product value
  • Facilitate communication between stakeholders and technical teams
  • Provide functional design and support for development teams

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule of 3 days in office and 2 days remote
  • Encouragement of continuous learning and skill enhancement
  • Recognition and rewards for innovative contributions
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Direct interaction with external partners to influence product quality
Full Job Description
Operating as an integral member of the personal lines product services group and play a key part in our ongoing digital transformation. We are looking for people who are passionate about creating innovative solutions that enhance user experiences and business outcomes.

As a Product Owner, you will apply your organizational and analytical skills to help solve company challenges. You will be responsible for understanding the current state of system functionality and prioritizing our stakeholder needs including internal and external business partners, to achieve desired business outcomes. You will operate in an agile, collaborative environment that values your insight, encourages you to take on new responsibility, promotes continuous learning, and rewards innovation. Additionally, this role will be responsible for meeting regularly with our external partners, alongside other teammates, to obtain partner feedback and share details with those partners on our prioritized defect resolutions.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and develop product backlog, as well as user stories backlog for implementation
  • Monitor the progress of product development, as well as plan for product release
  • Contact customers and end users to obtain information on expected product features
  • Provide reports to update management and stakeholders on product development operations
  • Analyze customer opinions and feedback to determine features or components that will add good value to a product
  • Contributing member of the product services group, understanding key business objectives for their assigned line of business and providing support to product and underwriting leadership in meeting those objectives.
  • Facilitating communication between business stakeholders, external partners and our internal technical team.
  • Develop a thorough understanding of Markel’s APIs and become proficient in API analysis with our external partners.
  • Provide functional design, clarifications, and other details on user stories to help the development teams build a quality product
  • Triage root cause of defects impeding application functionality
  • Help test software solutions as needed
  • Assist in the development of technical documentation and training materials
  • Consult with stakeholders, providing expertise on current system features and capabilities and informing approaches to achieve the desired business outcome
Education
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience

Skill Sets:

  • Firm understanding of the relationships among API contracts, specification documents, and sample Request/Response payloads as well as ability to interpret, analyze for consistency/accuracy, and produce these artifacts.
  • Strong working knowledge of insurance underwriting systems a plus.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to identify, resolve issues with minimal guidance
  • Strong verbal skills with a demonstrated ability to clearly communicate technical matters to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong organization and time management skills

Work Experience:

  • 5+ years’ experience as a Business Analyst in an insurance or insurance-related business
  • 2+ years’ experience working as a Product Owner
  • 2+ years’ experience working with APIs in a professional setting
  • Strong working knowledge of underwriting and/or insurance related systems
  • Experience working with business partners and vendors including their software developers to understand existing and define new API capabilities and integrations.
  • Markel offers a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in office and 2 days remote.

US Work Authorization

US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

About Markel Corp

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Join the vibrant team at Markel Corp, a global leader in insurance, reinsurance, and investment operations. At Markel Corp, we believe in fostering an environment of growth and innovation, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking to advance their careers in a dynamic and supportive setting.

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At Markel Corp, you'll be part of a culture that cherishes diversity and leadership. Our team is committed to providing you with the opportunities to develop your professional skills through targeted training programs and diverse job opportunities. Whether you're looking for a position in management, finance, IT, or customer service, Markel Corp offers a variety of career paths to help you achieve your professional goals.

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Embrace the chance to work on groundbreaking projects that redefine the industry standards. Markel Corp is at the forefront of combining technology with insurance solutions, driving innovation and efficiency. Our leadership is deeply involved in developing strategies that leverage our robust networking capabilities to enhance our market presence and service quality.

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Discover a world of opportunities at Markel Corp. We are continuously hiring and looking for talented individuals who are eager to contribute to our mission and vision. Explore job opportunities and internships that will utilize your unique skills and passions. Our team is our greatest asset, and we invest in their growth through comprehensive benefits, professional development, and diversity training.

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Markel Corp is not just a company; it's a place where you can build a lasting career. Benefit from our development programs that are designed to nurture your leadership potential. From internships to full-time positions, we provide the support and resources to grow your career. Our commitment to professional growth ensures that every team member has the tools to succeed and lead.

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Learn more about Markel Corp
Size
20,300 employees
Market Cap
$17.4 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$816 million
Founded
1930
5 Year Trend
+17.9%
Revenue
$9.7 billion
NASDAQ
MKL
* Ladders Estimates

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