Head of Insurance

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Head of Insurance to lead and scale our insurance business initiatives across product development, broker/distribution management and operational excellence. This role will be responsible for driving end-to-end insurance business growth, building strong partnerships, and leading 0-to-1 initiatives within a fast-paced and technology-driven environment.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in insurance product development, broker/channel management, insurance operations, and is comfortable working cross-functionally across teams in the organization as well as external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute 0-to-1 insurance projects from strategy to launch

• Curate and develop life and general insurance products aligned customer needs

• Create data-driven product recommendations

• Drive business growth across broker, partnership, and digital distribution channels

• Build and manage strong relationships with brokers, insurance partners, and key stakeholders

• Collaborate with Product, Customer Support, Operations, Marketing, and Technology teams to improve customer experience

• Oversee operational processes to ensure efficiency and scalability

• Monitor business KPIs and market trends to identify growth opportunities

• Optimize operational workflows, service standards, and partner engagement processes

• Ensure compliance with insurance regulations and internal governance policies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Insurance, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field

• 7–10+ years of experience in bancassurance, insurance (underwriting and broking), or insurtech environments

• Proven experience in a leadership role managing teams and driving business growth

• Strong understanding of life insurance and/or general insurance products, and insurance operations

• Experience leading new business initiatives or building products/businesses from 0 to 1 is highly preferred

• Strong business acumen with experience managing KPIs and business performanceExcellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and partnership management skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a data-driven mindset

• Experience working cross-functionally with Product and Technology teams is highly preferred

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and technology-driven environment

• Familiarity with broker/distribution channel management

• Experience managing insurance partnerships and strategic accounts

• Strong understanding of digital customer journeys and insurance technology solutions