Head of Insurance Responsable Assurance

Job Description Europcar Mobility Group seeks a senior insurance leader to develop and execute the company’s global insurance strategy, focusing on fleet, corporate, and ancillary revenue insurance programs. Context Insurance is a strategic priority for Europcar Mobility Group as the Group evolves and adapts to the accelerating shift in mobility. This requires a dynamic and forward‑thinking risk strategy that balances long‑term objectives with the flexibility to act decisively year on year. Europcar Mobility Group operates several fleet insurance structures across its footprint the largest of which is the Europrogram – a Group‑managed framework that ensures consistent and optimised fleet insurance across key European markets. This programme acts as the cornerstone of our insurance strategy enabling us to centralise performance, drive efficiency and maintain continuity of cover across multiple countries. Other regions are supported by stand‑alone locally placed solutions aligned with group principles. Beyond fleet insurance the Group is responsible for placing and managing the majority of its corporate insurance policies centrally including Directors & Officers liability, Cyber, Property & Business Interruption, Environmental Liability and Travel Assistance. This centralised approach ensures cohesive coverage, leverages scale for cost efficiency and strengthens the Group’s protection against key enterprise risks while supporting regulatory and operational compliance. Insurance also plays a critical role within the Ancillary Revenue team partnering with Product and Service Line leaders to develop and validate customer‑facing insurance offerings. This ensures insurance propositions are both strategically aligned and commercially optimised contributing to sustainable revenue growth. Major area of accountability Risk & Insurance Strategy Define and execute the Group’s insurance and risk strategy in line with evolving mobility trends and business goals. Oversee risk‑financing retention levels and programme structures including captives and reinsurance. Insurance Programme Leadership Lead the Europrogram and other fleet insurance structures ensuring consistent coverage, cost efficiency and alignment across markets. Manage central placement of corporate policies (e.g. D&O, Cyber, Property, Environmental Liability) optimising global coverage and cost. Market & Broker Management Negotiate with insurers, reinsurers and brokers to secure competitive terms and manage strong long‑term partnerships. Stay ahead of market developments and regulatory changes to adapt the Group’s insurance strategy. Claims & Performance Oversight Ensure effective claims handling and performance tracking across all programmes. Drive loss‑control data transparency and continuous improvement. Governance, Reporting & Compliance Maintain compliance with regulatory and internal governance standards. Deliver clear reporting and insights to senior management and stakeholders. Cross‑Functional Collaboration Work with Product / Service Line leaders to design and approve customer‑facing insurance products. Embed insurance strategy in commercial planning and ancillary revenue development. Leadership & Vendor Management Lead and develop the Group Insurance team. Manage broker, insurer and service‑provider relationships to support strategic goals. Internal Relationships Group / local insurance managers Finance Legal Fleet Operations Procurement Commercial (Product Sales & Marketing) Executive leadership External Relationships Insurers and reinsurers Brokers Actuarial advisors Claims administrators Risk consultants Adjusters Regulators (as needed) Required Profile Previous experience Proven track record in managing insurance programmes within a multinational or financial services environment ideally including fleet or mobility‑related risk. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management or a related field. Professional insurance qualifications such as CIP (Ireland), ACII (UK), Versicherungsfachwirt (IHK) (Germany) or Master Assurance / CII equivalent (France) are highly desirable. A relevant Masters degree or equivalent advanced qualification is a strong advantage. Languages Fluency in English is essential; proficiency in German or French is a strong advantage. Skills and Competencies Insurance Mastery Deep expertise in fleet and corporate insurance structures with proven programme leadership. Strategic Leadership Ability to set direction, influence outcomes and drive alignment across functions and geographies. Analytical Precision Advanced data capability to unlock insights, optimise performance and shape decisions. Commercial & Negotiation Strength Skilled at negotiating with insurers, brokers and partners to secure best‑in‑class terms. Execution Excellence Thrives in complex environments delivering outcomes with speed, structure and clarity. Change & Transformation Track record of driving improvement, innovation and adoption across teams and markets. Europcar Mobility Group Europcar Mobility Group is a global mobility player with 75 years of mobility services expertise and a leading position in Europe. We help to change the way people move; that is our aim and what brings us together. We offer individuals and businesses a wide range of car and van rental services, be it for a few hours, a few days a week, a month or more on‑demand or on‑subscription, relying on a fleet of more than 250,000 vehicles equipped with the latest engines, including an increasing share of electric vehicles. Our brands address differentiated needs, use cases and expectations: • Europcar – a global leader in car rental and light commercial vehicle rental with a premium positioning. • Goldcar – a frontrunner at providing low‑cost car rental services in Europe. • Fox‑Rent‑A‑Car – one of the main players in the car rental market in the US with a value‑for‑money positioning. Customer satisfaction is at the heart of the Group’s ambition and that of our more than 8,000 employees worldwide. We deliver our mobility solutions thanks to a strong network in over 130 countries. Employment type: Full‑Time #J-18808-Ljbffr