Product Development Specialist

Vancouver, BC
On-site
Posted Sep 24, 2026
1 position

$50,000–$80,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Associate
Application method: Apply on the employer’s site

Job summary

The Product Development Specialist will research market trends and develop, refine, and maintain the company's commercial insurance product suite. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage the product lifecycle from concept to launch and provide training to brokers.

Job details

Forward Insurance Managers Ltd. is a Canadian InsurTech Managing General Agent (MGA) partnering with brokers and insurers to deliver specialized coverage solutions. We are seeking a detail-oriented Product Development Specialist to develop, enhance, and maintain Forward’s commercial insurance product suite. Location: Vancouver, BC Key Accountabilities Research market trends, broker needs, competitor offerings, and emerging risks in commercial and professional lines. Develop and refine products including coverage, underwriting guidelines, rating, wordings and endorsements. Collaborate with leadership, underwriting, claims, operations and technology teams to bring products from concept to launch. Support product implementation, testing, documentation and ongoing product reviews. Develop and deliver product materials and training to brokers and the Forward team. Monitor product performance and recommend changes to remain competitive and profitable. Assist with Insurer regulatory/compliance requirements as required. Qualifications Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Commercial P&C insurance (commercial underwriting / product development, underwriting, or compliance). Working knowledge of Commercial Lines underwriting / coverages / policy wordings / rating structures. CIP designation (in progress or completed) preferred Excellent written and verbal communication and comfort with Microsoft Office (Excel) Salary Range: CAD $50,000–$80,000 Actual pay may be below or above range based on candidates' knowledge, skills, and level of ability relative to expectations for the role applied to. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are encouraged to apply.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have 3-5 years of experience in commercial P&C insurance, including underwriting or product development. A CIP designation is preferred, along with strong knowledge of policy wordings and rating structures.