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Definity Financial

Canadian P&C insurer with digital channels

Senior Product Owner - Commercial Insurance

Product ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWaterloo, ON, Canada$106.5k - $156.5kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A university degree or college diploma.
  • At least 3 years of commercial Property & Casualty insurance experience, with strong underwriting and product knowledge.
  • Experience using Guidewire PolicyCenter and commercial policy administration systems.
  • Ability to balance product, underwriting, and operational considerations when making decisions.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, including gaining buy-in, influencing decisions, and driving initiatives through collaboration.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including facilitation and presentation abilities.
  • Proven negotiation and relationship-building skills when working with cross-functional teams.
  • Strong technical proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and remain calm under pressure.
  • Leadership, sound judgment, and a customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team responsible for designing and delivering the Property & Casualty Business and Technology Roadmap to meet strategic goals, deliver customer experience improvements, and support operational scalability.
  • Partner with business leaders, stakeholders, and subject matter experts to define the long-term Property & Casualty roadmap and strategic priorities.
  • Gather, prioritize, and manage business requirements while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and project dependencies.
  • Develop business cases and cost-benefit analyses that demonstrate measurable business value.
  • Collaborate with technology and delivery teams to translate business needs into effective solutions and product enhancements.
  • Own business acceptance of new functionality, ensuring solutions meet requirements and business objectives.
  • Identify, communicate, and escalate project risks, issues, and status updates to leadership and key stakeholders.
  • Lead and develop Product Owners and Associate Product Owners while fostering strong cross-functional relationships.
  • Support change management, communication, training, and business rollout activities to drive successful adoption and minimize organizational impact.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with SharePoint, ServiceNow, Jira, Agile methodologies, and product management practices.

About the Company

Definity Financial

Canadian P&C insurer with digital channels

Definity Financial is a Canadian property and casualty insurer that serves individuals and businesses through multiple channels, offering a broad range of coverage options. Its products are delivered via a mix of direct, broker, and digital channels, and the company emphasizes continuous improvement and innovation to meet evolving needs. The business model relies on insurance premiums and strategic investments, with a focus on transforming into a digital leader and expanding market capabilities to grow reach and profitability. Definity differentiates itself through its long-standing heritage from Economical Insurance, its multi-channel distribution, and its commitment to leveraging technology and investments to better serve customers, broker partners, employees, and communities in a changing market.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Canada
Founded
1871

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