Product Ideation & Market ResearchLead end-to-end product conceptualization based on market trends, customer needs, competitor analysis, and regulatory outlook.Conduct primary and secondary research to identify gaps in the existing product portfolio and assess demand for new offeringsWork closely with sales (including banca, broking, web aggregators and individual agent), marketing, training, actuarial, underwriting and analytics teams to identify opportunities for differentiated and customer-centric products.Evaluate product ideas i.e. profitability, persistency and claims outlook.Bring innovation in Product Development i.e. Industry First or Company first design to bring disruption in the market and gain mind share of Intermediary, Partner and AgentsProduct Design & Pricing StrategyDefine product structure, including benefits, riders, premium payment terms, sum assured options, and bonus mechanisms (for participating products).Collaborate with actuarial teams to design robust pricing strategies aligned with IRDAI's guidelines and company's risk appetite.Ensure product design supports long-term viewOversee pricing frameworks for different channels to see Margins / OPATInternal Approvals & GovernancePresent product proposals and financial impact assessments to internal stakeholders including :Product CommitteeRisk & Compliance TeamCFO & CEO / Executive ManagementAlign with operations, underwriting, claims, legal, IT, and servicing teams to ensure readiness for product implementation.Manage approval workflows, meeting documentation standards set by the company's Product Governance Framework.Regulatory Filing – IRDAI CoordinationPrepare comprehensive product filing documents including :Sales LiteraturePolicy DocumentBenefit Illustration FormatProposal FormCustomer Information Sheet etc.Ensure that the product complies with IRDAI (Life Insurance) Regulations, 2024, and subsequent circulars / guidelines.Liaise with IRDAI throughout the filing process — respond to queries, submit clarifications, and ensure prompt turnaround.Maintain records of regulatory communication and track approval timelines to ensure on-time product launches.Pre-Launch Preparation & TestingDevelop training content, FAQs, brochures, and sales tools for internal and external distribution teams.Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system readinessEnsure integration with digital platforms and APIs for smooth onboarding and servicing workflows.Define and implement Product Launch Calendar, in sync with marketing, sales, and training departments.Conduct PMC and obtain necessary approvalsGo-to-Market strategiesEffective go to market planning with Sales, Marketing, Training and other stakeholdersCollaborate with bancassurance, broking, agency, direct sales and digital teams to execute scalable sales strategies.Drive channel performance via analytic input and benchmarkingProduct Launch & MonitoringDrive multi-channel product roll-out through agency, bancassurance, digital, and third-party partnerships.Monitor product performance using metrics such as :PPT, PT, ATS, Avg. SA, Plan optionsAge, Gender, Smoking status etc.Rider attachments, if anyPersistencyConduct Post-Launch Review within 30 to 90 days to assess product success.Recommend tweaks or future product variants based on actual data and market feedback.Regulatory & Risk Management Post-LaunchContinuously track changes in IRDAI regulations and align future filings accordingly.Ensure product compliance audits and internal risk assessments are performed periodically.Coordinate with legal / compliance for customer grievances or regulatory escalations related to the product.Stakeholder ReportingPresent insights, business plans, and performance metrics to senior leadership and board.Strong market intelligence and understanding of competition landscape and share valuable insight to plan strategiesTeam Leadership & Stakeholder EngagementLead a team of product managers, Mentor, supervise and coach the team. Provide for on the job as well as classroom training for skill enhancement and ensure periodic work rotation.Manage relationships with internal stakeholder for constant process improvements.Engagement Frequency with Stakeholders
Internal Frequency Nature
All Functions
Marketing & Communications
Sales / Training
Regular
Ongoing
Ongoing
Product Working Group responsible for implementation of product initiatives.
Effective go to market communication with sales, marketing and training for launch readiness
Marketing Content, Sales Pitches and Marketing Material etc.
External Frequency Nature
Distributors / Agents
Regular
For product suggestions / feedback / identify white space for new business opportunities
Peer Reviews / Auditors
Product Initiative
Conduct peer review, share information & respond to queries
Skills Required
Market Research, Stakeholder Engagement, Product Design, Team Leadership, pricing strategy