Chief Insurance Officer (CIO)
Hybrid (Chelmsford or London, 2–3 days in office)
Eurobase is seeking a Chief Insurance Officer to join our Senior Leadership Team. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the CIO will assume responsibility for the strategic and operational leadership of our insurance business, with a particular emphasis on reinsurance.
This role carries oversight of Engineering, Customer Success, Business Consultancy, Project Management, and Insurance Operations, ensuring that all functions are fully aligned with business strategy and delivering measurable value to our clients.
Key Responsibilities
* Co-develop and execute the strategic direction of the insurance business in partnership with the CEO and executive team.
* Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams across operational functions.
* Transform processes to be proactive, data-driven, and client-centric.
* Strengthen relationships with key reinsurance clients, acting as an executive sponsor and point of escalation.
* Collaborate with Product, Sales, HR, and Finance to ensure operational alignment with commercial strategy.
* Define, measure, and report on KPIs across operational functions.
* Champion a culture of operational excellence and client advocacy across the organisation.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
* Proven experience at executive level within insurance or reinsurance operations.
* A strong understanding of technology platforms and digital transformation in insurance.
* A track record of scaling operational functions and leading cross-functional teams.
* Deep knowledge of reinsurance workflows, regulatory requirements, and client challenges.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, underpinned by an analytical, data-driven approach.
Desirable experience includes: change management, organisational transformation, and familiarity with compliance and regulatory frameworks within reinsurance and financial services. A bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management or a related field is required; an MBA is preferred.
Why Eurobase?
This is a significant leadership opportunity to shape the strategic and operational direction of Eurobase’s insurance business. The role offers the scope to influence business outcomes at the highest level, foster operational excellence, and strengthen Eurobase’s position as a trusted partner in the global reinsurance market.