Overview

We have an exciting opportunity to join Covéa's Commercial Underwriting function as a Product Portfolio Manager. At Covéa Insurance, we’re focused on protecting what matters most and delivering award-winning customer service. Our purpose is to help protect people against the worst happening and put it right if it does. We strive to build inclusive, empowered teams where everyone feels welcome and valued. This role focuses on prioritising and implementing process optimisation with particular emphasis on Product and underwriting efficiency. The role is primarily remote, with occasional visits to our Halifax or Reading office.

Responsibilities

• Lead product strategy and performance by defining national plans; own profitability, growth, and customer outcomes across SME products.
• Act as the face of the product portfolio, shaping and communicating Covéa’s SME proposition to internal stakeholders and the external market.
• Build and maintain technical expertise, mentor teams, and drive high performance through coaching, feedback, and development.
• Manage full product lifecycle, lead cross-functional teams, and continuously enhance products from commercial, customer, and regulatory perspectives.
• Collaborate with pricing teams to set strategy, monitor market trends, and use analytics to identify opportunities and threats for profitable growth.
• Ensure strong product controls, process efficiency, and high customer satisfaction to sustain portfolio success and compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in Commercial Underwriting and/or Portfolio Management, with strong leadership and stakeholder engagement across complex business functions.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to delivering market-leading products, identifying opportunities, and solving challenges using data and technology.
• Decisive and accountable leader who drives change, mentors teams, and fosters a culture of growth, inclusivity, and high performance.
• Expert in understanding the SME marketplace and translating insights into profitable product strategies and customer outcomes.
• Skilled in working across matrix structures and building effective internal and external relationships to influence and deliver results.
• Advanced capability in data-driven decision-making, communication, and insight gathering to support continuous improvement and innovation.

Additional notes

• Not sure if you tick every box? That’s okay. We know great people don’t always meet every single requirement listed in a job ad. If this role excites you and you think you could be a good fit, we’d love to hear from you—so go ahead and apply.
• Flexible working - 36.25 hours a week with flexitime & hybrid options
• Annual pay review - plus performance bonuses (up to 30% depending on level)
• Generous holidays - 25-27 days + bank holidays, with buy/sell options
• Pension perks - 7.5% employer contribution, rising to 9% with your input
• A culture where everyone belongs - diversity, equity & inclusion with employee-led groups and ongoing learning
• Mental & financial support through our Wellbeing group
• Career growth - training, qualifications & apprenticeships
• Health & wellbeing - private medical cover, 24/7 Virtual GP, health checks, flu jabs & more
• Drive in style - Tusker Car Scheme with fully maintained insured vehicles
• Extra savings - gym discounts, Cycle to Work, and retail offers via Perkpal
• And much more!

Compliance & eligibility

Excited about this opportunity? Apply today and be part of our journey. We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to fair and accessible recruitment. If you need adjustments or support during the application process, let us know. Applicants must reside in the United Kingdom and have full and unrestricted right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Salary up to £65,000 (Dependent on Experience). Working Hours: 36.25. Seniority level: Seniority level.