Krista Eger

About Krista Eger

I am a Vice President of Product with a track record of leading enterprise claims transformations in highly regulated insurance environments. I specialize in advancing complex, custom-built systems into scalable, SaaS-aligned platforms that support multi-line, multi-policy claims across life, annuity, LTC, disability, and accident products.I own product strategy, roadmap prioritization, platform vision, and AI direction, working closely with executive leadership to drive growth while maintaining platform stability. I regularly represent product with clients and prospects, supporting enterprise demos, RFPs, and assessments and ensuring solutions are commercially viable, operationally sound, and aligned to long-term platform strategy.My leadership focuses on delivering measurable platform progress through disciplined product execution, modernization of legacy workflows, and practical application of AI to improve efficiency and reduce operational risk. I prioritize outcomes that enable scale without compromising compliance or control.I am known for bringing clarity to complex environments—building strong product organizations, establishing operating rigor, and helping companies transition from startup execution to repeatable, enterprise-grade delivery. My background in claims operations informs pragmatic product decisions and strengthens my ability to lead platform evolution.I thrive in roles where product leadership is expected to operate as a strategic partner to the business, drive durable platform value, and execute with long-term intent.

Experience

1. Vice President of Product

   Benekiva

   Oct 2024 — Present · US

   Own end-to-end product strategy, platform vision, and execution for an enterprise claims platform operating in highly regulated insurance environments.• Set and drive multi-year product direction, balancing innovation, platform stability, and customer impact across life, annuity, LTC, disability, and accident lines.• Lead roadmap prioritization and investment decisions in close partnership with executive leadership, aligning product strategy to company growth objectives.• Define and execute AI strategy focused on operational efficiency, risk reduction, and examiner productivity through practical, production-ready capabilities.• Oversee customer migration planning and platform evolution, ensuring continuity, adoption, and minimal disruption for enterprise clients.• Serve as senior product executive for key clients and prospects, supporting executive-level demos, RFPs, assessments, and strategic conversations.• Build, scale, and lead the product organization, establishing operating models, decision frameworks, and accountability across Product Managers and Product Owners.• Act as a strategic partner to Engineering, Delivery, Sales, and Operations to ensure product decisions translate into durable, scalable outcomes.

Education

• El Camino College

  General Studies

  2001 — 2003

• Golden West College

  Nursing Education

  2004 — 2005