Product Specialist

Overview

The Product Specialist – Specialty Insurance plays a critical role in the ongoing development, management, and regulatory compliance of our renters and travel insurance products. This position is designed for an insurance professional with deep expertise in specialty lines, particularly renters and travel insurance, who also possesses a strong understanding of the regulatory landscape and compliance requirements governing these products.

We’re seeking an innovative, detail-oriented, and collaborative candidate who is passionate about delivering market-leading insurance solutions that address the evolving needs of today’s consumers. This role is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic, rapidly growing segment of the insurance industry.

This role will require a hybrid work schedule in any of our US AmTrust Offices. 

Responsibilities

Product Development & Management:

• Lead the end-to-end development and lifecycle management of renters and travel insurance products, ensuring they align with market trends, company objectives, and customer needs.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify gaps, opportunities for innovation, and emerging risks in the specialty insurance sector.
• Gather and prioritize product and customer requirements, defining product vision, roadmap, and strategy in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Oversee the implementation of product enhancements and new features, working closely with underwriting, claims, operations, sales, and IT teams.
• Monitor product performance metrics (profitability, retention rates, customer satisfaction, etc.) and recommend improvements based on data-driven insights.
• Ensure all renters and travel insurance offerings are in full compliance with applicable state, federal, and international regulations, including filing processes, disclosures, policy wording, and claims handling.

• Serve as the subject matter expert on all compliance-related matters for specialty insurance products, responding to regulatory changes and industry best practices.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies impacting renters and travel insurance lines.
• Propose and implement process improvements to enhance product quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and execute strategies for ongoing product innovation and differentiation within the specialty insurance market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Insurance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field; advanced degrees or professional insurance designations are a plus.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in specialty insurance products, with demonstrated expertise in both renters and travel insurance.
• Comprehensive understanding of insurance product development, filings, and compliance processes.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory environments relevant to renters and travel insurance.
• Proven track record in managing product lifecycle, from ideation to launch and ongoing optimization.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and project management skills, with experience using data and market insights to drive product strategy.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, comfortable working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Experience working for an insurance carrier, MGA, or broker specializing in specialty lines.
• Practical knowledge of InsurTech solutions, digital distribution platforms, and customer engagement technologies.
• Familiarity with international insurance regulations and cross-border product offerings.

The expected salary range for this role is $90,000-$100,000/year.

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a wide range of factors considered in making the compensation decision, including, but not limited to, candidate skills, experience, education and training, the scope and responsibilities of the role, as well as market and business considerations.

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What We Offer

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.