Key Facts

Remote From:

Anywhere

Full time

English

Hard Skills

Other Skills

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Distributed Team Management
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Accountability
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Communication
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Negotiation
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Open Mindset
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Analytical Thinking
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Problem Solving

Job description

This is a remote position.

Job Title: Product Owner (Insurance Domain) – FTE / Contract

Experience Required

8–12+ years of overall experience
Strong experience as a Product Owner / Business Analyst in Agile environments

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Product Owner to drive product vision and delivery within the insurance underwriting domain. The role involves working closely with underwriters, business stakeholders, and engineering teams to deliver solutions that enable efficient risk evaluation, policy decisions, and workflow automation.

Key Responsibilities

Define and own the product roadmap aligned with business objectives
Gather, analyze, and translate business requirements into clear user stories and acceptance criteria
Prioritize and manage the product backlog to maximize business value
Collaborate closely with underwriters, SMEs, and stakeholders to ensure alignment
Work with engineering teams to ensure timely and quality delivery
Drive Agile ceremonies and ensure smooth sprint execution.
Ensure solutions support:
- Risk evaluation and underwriting decisions
- Policy lifecycle management
- Workflow automation and efficiency
Act as a bridge between business and technology teams
Continuously refine product features based on feedback and data insights

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience

Strong experience in the Insurance domain, especially Underwriting
Proven experience as a Product Owner in Agile/Scrum environments
Hands-on experience with JIRA or similar tools for backlog management
Experience working with digital platforms and API-based solutions
Strong understanding of business process workflows and automation
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
High level of ownership and accountability

Good to Have

Experience with Guidewire or insurance platforms
Exposure to policy administration systems
Familiarity with data-driven decision-making and analytics tools

Soft Skills

Strong communication and negotiation skills
Ability to work in cross-functional and distributed teams
Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Benefits

Diversity Inclusion:

At Exavalu, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by applicable law. We nurture a culture that embraces all individuals and promotes diverse perspectives, where you can make an impact and grow your career.

Exavalu also promotes flexibility depending on the needs of employees, customers and the business. It might be part-time work, working outside normal 9-5 business hours or working remotely. We also have a welcome back program to help people get back to the mainstream after a long break due to health or family reasons.