Full-Time

Product Development Manager

Underwriter

Posted on 8/18/2025

Independence Pet Holdings

Independence Pet Holdings

51-200 employees

Manages pet health brands and insurance

No salary listed

Illinois, USA

Remote

Category
Product (1)
Requirements
  • 10 year’s relevant experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience (One-year relevant experience is equivalent to one-year college)
  • Associate’s degree in a Technical Field
  • Certification in relevant focus area
Responsibilities
  • Works with other Technology areas to make tactical decisions about product functionality.
  • Manages projects that consist of a single development team.
  • Propose and manage demand for application work.
  • Manages projects through all phases and milestones.
  • Manages product feature/capability set for business solutions.
  • Performs market and competitor analysis.
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Desired Qualifications
  • Partners with senior leadership to draft multi-year strategic growth plans
  • Drives annual revenues by improving use experiences, resulting in lead conversion for insurance.
  • Builds and drives roadmaps and designs new features and enhancements
  • Define and execute product strategy
  • Makes recommendations on long-term operating decisions regarding product development and distribution strategies
Independence Pet Holdings

Independence Pet Holdings

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Independence Pet Holdings manages a portfolio of pet health brands and services across North America, including pet insurance, education, and lost-recovery services. Its core product is pet insurance offered through its own carrier and various brands, integrated with tools and services that support the pet parenting journey. The company differentiates itself by owning an insurance carrier and operating multiple brands in a vertically integrated, omni-channel model for a seamless customer experience. Its goal is to become a leading authority in the pet category by providing comprehensive, accessible pet health solutions that improve the well-being of pets and their owners.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2021

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Landsberger scales PetPlace using Pumpkin co-founder expertise from 2019.
  • Venkat optimizes underwriting with 20 years from Progressive and Argo Group.
  • Levenbach strengthens actuarial capabilities for $1 billion claims volume.

What critics are saying

  • Landsberger exits PetPlace in 12-24 months after short tenure.
  • Figo erodes market share with superior tech and faster claims.
  • Regulatory probe forces IAIC premium hikes or exit in 18-24 months.

What makes Independence Pet Holdings unique

  • PetPlace integrates veterinarian-backed health guidance with microchip registration.
  • Manages six pet insurance brands including AKC, Figo, and ASPCA.
  • Serves 2.7 million pets across US and Canada since 2021.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Company News

PR Newswire
Mar 31st, 2026
Michael Landsberger named general manager of PetPlace following Pumpkin co-founder role

Independence Pet Holdings has appointed Michael Landsberger as General Manager of PetPlace, a digital platform providing pet health information and microchip registration services. Landsberger will lead the company's strategy and growth initiatives. Landsberger brings significant experience from the pet care sector, most recently serving as Chief Product & Growth Officer at Pumpkin. He co-founded Pumpkin in 2019, helping build it into a nationally recognised pet care brand before its acquisition. Independence Pet Holdings CEO Kirk Haggard cited Landsberger's expertise in digital consumer experiences and scaling products as key factors in the appointment. PetPlace provides expert-reviewed health guidance and operates one of the nation's most accessible microchip registration services for pet owners across North America.

PR Newswire
Feb 24th, 2026
Independence Pet Holdings appoints Vandana Venkat as president of Independence Pet Group

Independence Pet Holdings has appointed Vandana Venkat as President of Independence Pet Group. Venkat brings over 20 years of experience in insurance and financial services, having held senior positions at Argo Group, Clearcover and PURE Insurance, where she led underwriting, operations strategy and AI innovation. Earlier in her career, Venkat worked in product, pricing and risk management roles at Progressive, Kemper and Allianz/Fireman's Fund. She holds dual master's degrees in Industrial Engineering & Operations Research and Applied Mathematics from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. Independence Pet Group oversees brands including AKC Pet Insurance, OnePack Plan by PetPartners, Figo and ASPCA Pet Health Insurance. Independence Pet Holdings, established in 2021, manages pet insurance services supporting over one million pets across the US and Canada.

Pet Insight
Aug 1st, 2025
Independence Pet Holdings Appoints Gary Levenbach as President and Chief Actuary of Independence American Insurance Company

Independence Pet Holdings, Inc. (IPH) announces the appointment of Gary Levenbach as President and Chief Actuary for its subsidiary, Independence American Insurance Company (IAIC).

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