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Senior Product Manager, Underwriting

Hippo Insurance
Location
Austin, Texas, United States; Dallas, Texas, United States; Morristown, New Jersey, United States; San Jose, California, United States
Posted
19 days ago
Department
Product
Salary
$124,000 – $186,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 7+ years of experience in product management, including full ownership of the product backlog and leading the end-to-end software development lifecycle in collaboration with a team of at least four engineers, delivering impactful and user-focused solutions.
  • Experience working with or building risk platforms, rules engines, ML models and/or decision automation systems.
  • Proven track record of bridging the gap between business and engineering — translating ambiguous business problems into clear technical requirements.
  • Demonstrated track record of directly improving risk and efficiency metrics — loss ratio, case handling time, automation rates etc. — at meaningful scale.
  • Ability to set a compelling vision and strategy for a technical domain while simultaneously driving rigorous near-term execution.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills — ability to earn trust across business, technical, and executive audiences.
Nice to have
  • Experience with AI and agentic workflow platforms — understanding of how to scope, evaluate, and deploy AI in production underwriting or operational contexts.
What the job really is

The Senior Product Manager for Underwriting at Hippo will be responsible for leading the strategy and execution of the Underwriting Platform, which includes managing the rules engine, risk models, and AI workflows. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance underwriting efficiency, improve loss ratios, and drive measurable outcomes. The position requires a blend of strategic vision and hands-on execution, ensuring alignment between business needs and technical capabilities.

Benefits
  • Multiple medical plans to choose from and 100% employer covered dental & vision plans for team members and their families.
  • 401(k)-retirement plan, short & long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Equity compensation eligibility.
  • Training and internal career growth opportunities.
  • Flexible Time Off.
  • 12 weeks of parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers.
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed, but a pay range is provided for specific locations.
  • Role involves significant cross-functional collaboration, which may require strong interpersonal skills.
  • The position is strategic but also requires rigorous execution, which might be demanding.
  • Experience in insurance or adjacent industries is preferred, which may limit candidates from other sectors.
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