Product Manager / Senior Product Manager - Catastrophe Models

Ignite Insurance Systems is seeking a Product Manager / Senior Product Manager to own catastrophe and risk model product outcomes end to end. This onsite role in Boston focuses on taking model science from early scoping through launch, client adoption, and ongoing change management, with the goal of keeping models aligned to evolving market expectations and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Define and champion a multi-year catastrophe model product strategy, ensuring alignment with market needs, client expectations, and capabilities tied to Verisk Synergy Studio.
• Own the business case for new model investments, including scope definition, market opportunity sizing, and clear trade-off recommendations to senior leadership.
• Partner with research and science teams to translate cutting-edge research into well-scoped, market-ready product requirements.
• Act as the voice and face for Verisk catastrophe models by engaging clients across the lifecycle, capturing both technical and business requirements, and ensuring they inform design through post-release change management.
• Conduct rigorous competitive analysis and maintain market positioning frameworks that keep CRS ahead of industry trends.
• Gather and synthesize structured client input from clients, sales, and consulting to guide prioritization.
• Coordinate model launches and lead go-to-market efforts in collaboration with Marketing, Sales, Consulting, Client Services, and Regulatory Affairs.
• Work with adjacent Verisk business units to identify integration and co-marketing opportunities for shared markets.
• Represent the product organization in cross-functional planning so model development priorities are clearly understood across Software Development, Research, Sales, and Client Services.
• Serve as a visible thought leadership voice through conference participation, white papers, industry publications, and client forums.
• Monitor regulatory developments and scientific advances to inform forward-looking product strategy and public-facing commentary.

Requirements

• 5+ years of direct professional experience with catastrophe models from the carrier, broker, reinsurer, or vendor side.
• Deep understanding of how catastrophe model outputs are consumed and operationalized within insurance and reinsurance workflows.
• Proven ability to translate complex technical topics into clear business narratives for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated track record leading cross-functional initiatives and managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, including confidence engaging C-suite clients and internal executive stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Disability benefits
• Paid Time Off program

Desirable

• Advanced degree or credential in a scientific, engineering, or quantitative discipline relevant to catastrophe modeling.
• Experience across both the model-development side (vendor or research) and the model-consumption side (carrier, broker, or reinsurer).
• Industry relationships and/or recognized presence in the catastrophe risk community, such as publications or speaking engagements.