Casualty Product Manager

Skyward Specialty is a property and casualty insurance holding company formed in 2007. Based in Houston, Texas, and with staff throughout the country, Skyward Specialty provides admitted and non-admitted solutions to retail and wholesale distributors, managing general agents and captive markets. We have built highly respected businesses in specialty lines including management professional liability, medical stop loss, surety, E&S property and liability, and large commercial property, as well as multi-line solutions for the energy, trucking and construction industries.

At Skyward Specialty, we approach this business differently. In fact, we’re different from most others in our industry in just about every way. We have the spirit of a start-up with the security of over $1.7 billion in Written Premium. We put immense brain power and energy into finding greater insights to uncover better opportunities for our clients, partners, and people. We think at a higher level, so they can succeed at a higher level.

We are committed to a Diverse Workforce

Skyward Specialty is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nativity, neurodiversity, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. For more information about us please visit www.skywardinsurance.com

• Act as the product line expert for General Liability and Commercial Auto, ensuring robust underwriting and risk selection standards.
• Evaluate product performance across various states and territories, using data insights to fine-tune strategies.
• Develop and oversee pricing strategies by territory to ensure alignment with market conditions and company profitability goals.
• Partner with Actuarial and Underwriting to set state-permissible loss ratios and explore segmentation opportunities.
• Research industry trends, emerging risks, InsurTech advancements, AI, and predictive modeling to drive product innovation.
• Maintain consistent underwriting guidelines and risk assessment standards.

• 10+ years of experience in Commercial Auto, GL/Casualty in Underwriting and/or Product Development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• CPCU designation preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in pricing strategy, risk segmentation, and underwriting guidelines.
• Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving abilities to drive product innovation and market positioning.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and communicate effectively with all levels of leadership.
• Comprehensive understanding of the independent agency distribution channel and current industry trends.

Compensation & Benefits

The base pay offered will be determined by factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements.  In addition to the base salary, this opportunity may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition and professional certification assistance, 401k savings, elective participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Program, paid time off, paid holidays, and child bonding leave, as well as other employee assistance programs.

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