Technology Product Owner - Remote

Job Title:                  Technology Product Owner - Remote Position

Location:                  Remote

Company:                 K2 Insurance Services

Reports to:               Senior Technology Product Owner

Position Type:          Full time 

Required Travel:       Occasional travel may be required 
 

Job Summary:  

The Technology Product Owner will play a pivotal role in driving the implementation of technology solutions and third-party insurance platforms to support the creation, underwriting, rating, quoting, binding, issuing, and servicing of specialty insurance products at K2 Insurance. This role will require a deep understanding of insurance industry processes, and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that increase revenue and operational efficiency for the business divisions. 

About K2 Insurance: 
K2 Insurance is a leading MGA providing niche insurance solutions with a reputation for program innovation, integrity, underwriting and customer-centricity. Our mission is to protect what matters most to our partners and clients through personalized and specialty insurance products.
 
K2 was formed-by and led-by successful insurance industry veterans with the purpose of creating a leading specialty insurance services company through select acquisitions that generate diverse earnings streams and improve distribution economics. Our mission is to distribute innovative programs and products through trusted retail and wholesale distribution channels.

Key Responsibilities:    

—  Collaborate with stakeholders, including underwriting, claims, actuarial, IT, and business teams to define and develop aligned with business objectives.

— Serve as the subject matter expert for technology-related matters, demonstrating a strong grasp of insurance industry dynamics, underwriting guidelines, and regulatory requirements.

— Translate business requirements into actionable user stories, acceptance criteria, and/or technical specifications for development teams.

— Work closely with (internal & external) development teams to ensure timely delivery of features, enhancements, and bug fixes, while maintaining a balance between scope, schedule, and quality.

— Develop system specifications in a no-code low code environment utilizing html, JavaScript, ninja2 or rules-based logic. 

— Conduct thorough initial testing of developed features to validate functionality, compliance, and user experience, providing feedback for iterative improvements.

— Communicate project status, roadblocks, and opportunities to senior technology product owners, management, and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.

Education, Experience and Skills:

— 5+ years of experience in technology product development, with a focus on insurance or financial services sectors.

— Deep knowledge of property and casualty insurance processes, including underwriting, rating, quoting, binding, and policy administration.

— Familiarity with configurable B2B Saas/ERP systems

— Working experience implementing API integrations and/or developing those integrations across vendor platforms. 

— Strong analytical and detailed problem-solving skills, with a commitment to delivering high-quality products and experiences. 

— Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across various teams and levels of the organization.

— Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering technology solutions that drive business value and customer satisfaction.

— Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.