Manager, Commercial Insurance Product & Data Science

National General is a part of The Allstate Corporation, which means we have the same innovative drive that keeps us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. We offer home, auto and accident and health insurance, as well as other specialty niche insurance products, through a large network of independent insurance agents, as well as directly to consumers. 

Job Description

The Manager, Commercial Insurance Product & Data Science is responsible for leading the design, execution, and optimization of commercial lines products by combining product management expertise with advanced analytics and data science. This role manages the full product development cycle. Idea generation, test design and execution, product implementation, and market roll-out—while ensuring differentiated coverage offerings, intuitive quoting experiences, innovative pricing strategies, and interpretable underwriting models.
The Manager will work with a cross-functional team of product and data science professionals, leveraging predictive modeling and advanced analytics to drive profitable growth, improve risk selection, and enhance customer experience. This role sets direction, develops talent, and ensures product and pricing strategies align with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead product development initiatives across the full lifecycle, from concept through implementation and market launch, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Manage and develop a team with expertise in commercial insurance products, risk selection, pricing, analytics, and project execution.
• Define and track KPIs to measure success and provide transparency into product and business performance.
• Conduct market, competitor, and risk analysis to inform pricing, underwriting, and product design strategies.
• Drive the use of predictive modeling and machine learning to support rating, underwriting, and portfolio management, ensuring results are actionable and business-friendly.
• Review and communicate modeling approaches and outcomes to stakeholders, translating technical results into clear business implications.
• Partner across functions (distribution, underwriting, claims, technology) to identify and implement new products, programs, and distribution opportunities.
• Introduce and evaluate new tools, data sources, and modeling techniques to improve decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Establish and maintain a product roadmap and future-state vision, driving alignment across teams and functions.
• Apply disciplined project management practices to deliver multiple initiatives on time and with measurable impact.
• Mentor, coach, and train team members to build technical and leadership skills.

Experience & Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in commercial insurance, product management, actuarial science, or data science, with success leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Solid expertise in commercial lines product development, underwriting, and pricing.
• Strong knowledge of statistical modeling, machine learning, and predictive analytics, with proven application to insurance business challenges.
• Ability to communicate complex analytical insights clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated record of driving profitable growth through product and pricing innovation.
• Proficiency with analytical/programming tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL, SAS) and modern data platforms.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

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Compensation

Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.

National General Holdings Corp., a member of the Allstate family of companies, is headquartered in New York City. National General traces its roots to 1939, has a financial strength rating of A– (excellent) from A.M. Best, and provides personal and commercial automobile, homeowners, umbrella, recreational vehicle, motorcycle, supplemental health, and other niche insurance products. We are a specialty personal lines insurance holding company. Through our subsidiaries, we provide a variety of insurance products, including personal and commercial automobile, homeowners, umbrella, recreational vehicle, supplemental health, lender-placed and other niche insurance products.

Companies & Partners

Direct General Auto & Life, Personal Express Insurance, Century-National Insurance, ABC Insurance Agencies, NatGen Preferred, NatGen Premier, Seattle Specialty, National General Lender Services, ARS, RAC Insurance Partners, Mountain Valley Indemnity, New Jersey Skylands, Adirondack Insurance Exchange, VelaPoint, Quotit, HealthCompare, AHCP, NHIC, Healthcare Solutions Team, North Star Marketing, Euro Accident.

Benefits

National General Holdings Corp. is an Equal Opportunity (EO) employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of any characteristic protected by law. Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States, as it is not our practice to sponsor individuals for work visas. In the event you need assistance or accommodation in completing your online application, please contact NGIC main office by phone at (336) 435-2000.