Head of Health Insurance
Expatrio
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇩🇪 Germany
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Lead
About the role
- Build, lead, and continuously develop the insurance organization across the group
- Define and execute the overarching strategy in alignment with company objectives
- Drive revenue growth across all insurance product lines (e.g. public, private, liability)
- Own revenue forecasting, pipeline management, and performance tracking
- Establish scalable structures, processes, and incentive models
- Ensure full regulatory compliance, including adherence to §34d GewO and all insurance distribution regulations
- Collaborate closely with Product, Marketing, Operations, and Compliance teams
- Act as a strategic sparring partner for the executive team on all insurance-related topics
- Manage key partnerships, agents, and strategic accounts
- Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape
- Lead and develop health insurance leaders and teams through coaching, training, and performance management
Requirements
- 7-10 years of experience in insurance, ideally in fast-growing, digital, or multi-entity organizations
- Proven leadership experience in building and scaling high-performing teams
- Valid §34d GewO insurance license (mandatory)
- Deep understanding of insurance products, distribution models, and regulatory requirements
- Strong strategic mindset combined with hands-on execution capability
- Track record of successfully implementing and scaling strategies and structures
- Experience in post-merger integration or transformation environments is a strong plus
- Strong analytical skills with experience in sales KPIs, forecasting, and CRM systems
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills at C-level
- Fluent in English; German is highly preferred
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Benefits
- Competitive gross monthly salary aligned with the role, plus additional bonus potential (profit-sharing / annual bonus / employee participation)
- Flexible work models with home office options, depending on responsibilities and onboarding phase
- International, fast-scaling environment with real influence and C-level proximity
- Personal development budget to support your professional growth
- Regular workations & team events such as summer parties and team offsites
- Modern office spaces in Berlin and Frankfurt with a fully equipped kitchen, dining area and quiet zones for breaks
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
insurance productsrevenue forecastingpipeline managementperformance trackingregulatory compliancesales KPIsCRM systemspost-merger integrationtransformation environments
Soft skills
leadershipstrategic mindsethands-on executionanalytical skillscommunication skillsnegotiation skillscoachingtrainingaccountabilityentrepreneurial mindset
Certifications
§34d GewO insurance license