Product Owner, Travel at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance

Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Mar, 26

Salary

115000.0

Posted On

15 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Ownership, Agile Methodologies, Collaboration, Communication, Analytical Skills, Data-Driven Decision Making, Backlog Management, User Story Writing, Customer Empathy, Problem Solving, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Technical Understanding, Regulatory Compliance, Continuous Improvement, Team Leadership

Industry

Insurance

Description

Who are we?  A strategic and trusted insurance partner, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI), provides a broad range of commercial property, casualty and specialty insurance coverages and outstanding service to customers and brokers around the world. Part of Berkshire Hathaway’s insurance operations, we bring our solutions to market with our stellar brand name, top-rated balance sheet, and the expertise of our global team of professionals, who exude excellent capabilities and strong character. We are a values-based organization where respect, integrity, excellence, collaboration, and passion define who we are and how we do business. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, and perspectives and strive to foster an inclusive environment that enables all our team members to bring their best selves to work. We are one team committed to building a culture where every teammate has the opportunity to contribute and be recognized. Want to be part of the team building the finest property, casualty and specialty lines insurance company in the world? Learn more about our unique culture [https://bhspecialty.com/career/] and history [https://bhspecialty.com/who-we-are/].  Job Opportunity:  At Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI), we provide meaningful solutions for our customers—and we’re growing. We’re looking for a dynamic and driven Travel Insurance Product Owner to join our team and play a critical role in shaping the future of our Travel platform and digital experiences. This role sits at the intersection of business strategy, customer needs, and technology execution. As Product Owner, you’ll be empowered to deliver value through innovative product capabilities that improve efficiency, create clarity, and deliver a differentiated customer experience. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and has a passion for solving real-world problems with scalable and practical solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams—business leaders, engineers, and partners—to define product requirements, prioritize features, and support iterative delivery aligned with our long-term strategic goals. Duties & Responsibilities: * In partnership with Product Manager, own and articulate the product vision for Travel digital distribution capabilities, ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs. * Write clear, detailed, and testable user stories and acceptance criteria based on stakeholder requirements, with an emphasis on delivering incremental value. * Drive backlog refinement and partner with development teams to ensure timely, high-quality delivery. * Partner with Product, Technology, Claims, Sales and Marketing teams to ensure alignment and support the rollout of user-focused solutions. * Act as the voice of the customer and business user throughout the development lifecycle. * Manage dependencies across teams and initiatives, proactively identifying and resolving delivery obstacles. * Use data and feedback to guide continuous enhancements and iterations. * Deliver demos and updates to leadership and end-users. * Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, compliance standards, and internal controls. * Follow Agile best practices and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the product and delivery teams.  Qualifications, Skills and Experience: * 5–8 years of experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or similar role. * Proven ability to turn strategy into action in Agile environments. * Strong collaboration skills with a proven ability to influence across business, technology, and leadership teams. * Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and visual), including the ability to tailor messaging to varied audiences. * Strong analytical skills with experience using data to inform decisions, identify trends, and drive product direction. * Comfortable managing multiple initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. * Experience with tools like JIRA, Confluence, or equivalent for product documentation and tracking. * Mindset of ownership, curiosity, and customer empathy with a bias for action. * High degree of organization, individual initiative, personal accountability and comfort in working in a high-paced delivery environment, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines effectively. BHSI Offers: * A competitive package and exciting growth opportunities for career-oriented teammates. * A dynamic, action-oriented, and thoughtful environment centered on always doing the right thing for our customers, teammates, and our other stakeholders. * A purposely non-bureaucratic organization that embraces simplicity over complexity and emphasizes individual excellence in a team framework. * Benefits that support your life and well-being, which include: * Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision benefits * Disability Insurance (both short-term and long-term) * Life Insurance (for you and your family) * Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (for you and your family) * Flexible Spending Accounts * Health Reimbursement Account * Employee Assistance Program * Retirement Savings 401(k) Plan with Company Match * Generous holiday and Paid Time Off * Tuition Reimbursement * Paid Parental Leave The base salary range for this position in Stevens Point, WI is $90,000 to $115,000, along with annual bonus eligibility. Total compensation for a candidate is determined by their relevant skills, location, and experience. We value our teammates – both their capabilities and character – as demonstrated by our amazing culture. NOTE: Compensation will be commensurate with experience. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team Member may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Responsibilities

The Product Owner will define the product vision for Travel digital distribution capabilities and ensure alignment with business goals. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize features and support iterative delivery.