[Remote] Senior State Manager, Home Insurance at Kin Insurance

Remote

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$120,000 – $150,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Insurance, Insurtech, FintechIndustries

Requirements

  • 8-10 years of insurance experience
  • 5+ years of specific insurance product line experience (home and auto preferred)
  • Underwriting and loss mitigation experience with a focus on geographies prone to severe convective storms and/or hurricanes
  • In-depth knowledge of insurance products, pricing, risk, and regulatory requirements
  • Proven managerial skills

Responsibilities

  • Create lines of business/state strategies, including all operational goals and measures (e.g., customer experience and satisfaction, policyholder retention, quotes, sales, conversion, new business growth, underwriting quality, price segmentation, and claims trends)
  • Manage P&L responsibility for new lines of business and/or states
  • File and gain approval of changes that require regulatory approval
  • Align operational goals and measures across functions for financial planning and evaluation
  • Define product market fit and deeply understand the needs, behaviors, and pain points of target customer segments; translate customer insights into tangible product enhancements with strong cross-functional collaboration
  • Analyze feedback and data to understand how coverage offerings are received by agents and customers, the ease of the application process, and overall satisfaction with the insurance product
  • Work closely with technical teams to enhance user and agent experience for assigned states/products
  • Communicate and plan state strategies with managers across all functional areas and the leadership team
  • Identify ways to improve and automate internal processes to advance insurance product development
  • Represent Kin as a company expert and authority on lines of business and/or states, including detailed understanding of market underwriting, pricing, competitors, agencies, business mix, and regulations
  • Be responsible for all aspects of management, including pricing, policy and forms, underwriting, regulatory, go-to-market planning, project management, and implementation
  • Conduct extensive market research, data analysis, and customer feedback to identify gaps in the insurance market and work cross-functionally to implement solutions
  • Develop integrated state-specific strategies, including actuarial, claims, distribution, and other functional areas, and align and measure goals against financial plans

Skills

Insurance Product Management
Underwriting
Pricing Strategy
Regulatory Compliance
Market Research
Data Analysis
Project Management
Go-to-Market Planning
Policy Forms
Competitor Analysis

Kin Insurance

Simplifies home insurance for homeowners

About Kin Insurance

Kin Insurance simplifies the home insurance experience for homeowners, especially those living in coastal areas. The company offers clear and straightforward insurance options that are easy to understand and obtain, addressing the complexities and high costs typically associated with home insurance. By providing direct-to-consumer policies, Kin eliminates the need for brokers or agents, which helps reduce costs and allows for more personalized service. This model fosters a closer relationship with clients, enhancing customer satisfaction. Kin uses technology and data to offer competitive rates and tailor coverage to meet individual homeowner needs. Their commitment to transparency and customer support is evident, with many clients saving an average of $500 when switching to Kin. The goal of Kin Insurance is to make home insurance more accessible, affordable, and customer-focused, distinguishing itself in the competitive insurance market.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$317.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision
Life & disability
Commuter benefits
401k
Education & professional development
Flexible PTO
Company provided lunch

Risks

Increased competition from insurtech companies like Lemonade and Hippo.
Potential impact of climate change on coastal areas could raise claims costs.
Regulatory challenges in new markets like Texas may complicate operations.

Differentiation

Kin Insurance offers direct-to-consumer policies, eliminating the need for brokers.
The company uses extensive property data for precise pricing and improved underwriting.
Kin focuses on coastal homeowners, providing tailored insurance solutions for high-risk areas.

Upsides

Kin's expansion into Texas taps into an underserved market with high demand.
The company achieved a $1bn valuation, securing its Unicorn status in 2023.
Kin's technology-driven model ensures competitive rates and personalized service.

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