Head of Insurance Product & Operations - Europe

TLDR

Lead product development and operations for insurance solutions across Europe, influencing key business decisions while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance strategic direction.

Wrisk is reinventing insurance for today's digital consumer, based on a vision that insurance ought to be simple, transparent and personal. The insurance platform developed by Wrisk combines the best customer experience, modern technology, insurance know-how and a unique distribution strategy for the automotive sector. Having already created differentiated experiences in the EU and UK for brands like BMW, MINI, Volvo, Toyota, and Land Rover, we are now expanding our platform capability to target more EU markets and territories.

For Wrisk Europe GmbH, we are actively seeking a highly skilled Head of Insurance Product & Operations - Europe who possesses an extensive background in overseeing and managing a robust network of insurance capacity providers throughout Europe to develop and deliver Wrisk products that cater to specific market or client demands. This pivotal role demands a professional who can expertly navigate the motor insurance environment in Europe from an insurance product delivery, performance & portfolio management, operations, and provider perspective.

Moreover, the Head of Insurance Product & Operations - Europe will play a vital role in shaping the company's strategic direction. By providing product and insurer-driven insights and recommendations, you will influence key business decisions, contributing to the development and refinement of our solutions. This will require a blend of technical and operational expertise, strategic thinking, and a keen understanding of the insurance (intermediation) marketplace.

Furthermore, collaboration will be a significant aspect of this role. You will work closely with diverse teams, including key account management, product development, underwriting, risk management, operations and technology, ensuring a cohesive approach to product and insurance partner management.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, International Business, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated experience in the insurance brokerage/ intermediation sector (focus: motor insurance) of a minimum of 4 years.
  • Familiarity with actuarial principles, methods, and practices, particularly in relation to motor and P&C insurance.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and presentation capabilities.
  • Capacity to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.
  • A proactive stance towards learning and keeping abreast of the latest industry advancements.
  • Persuasive skills in negotiating with insurers.
  • Ability to build strong relationships with and to be therefore trusted by insurers 
  • Multilingual

Wrisk is transforming the insurance landscape by merging modern technology with personalized human support, designed for today's digital consumer. Our platform delivers a straightforward, transparent, and customer-centric insurance experience, particularly in the automotive sector, where we've partnered with leading brands like BMW and Jaguar. As we broaden our reach, we aim to redefine insurance across various markets and initiatives.

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