Founded in 2013, Indie Campers has revolutionized the road trip experience, offering flexible and customizable Recreational Vehicle ("RV") travel options through its easy-to-use platform and network of more than 80 locations across 23 countries worldwide.
The Company envisions becoming the world's #1 road trip platform.
Headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal, Indie Campers has more than 500 employees across the globe and intends to continue to invest significantly to strengthen and grow its team.
In July 2024, Indie Campers announced the successful completion of a Series B funding round, later increased to a total of €62 million.
This investment will support the key pillars for growth: further expanding our international footprint, maturing our digital product & tech infrastructure, scaling teams and exploring inorganic growth (M&A) opportunities.
Role Overview
The Director of Insurance is a senior leadership role responsible for building and scaling a regulated embedded insurance offering across Indie Campers' global travel and e-commerce platform.
This individual will play a central role in positioning insurance as a valuable, integrated product within the customer journey.
Responsibilities
Define and lead the company's global insurance strategy, embedding insurance within the core customer experience
Own the full insurance value chain including underwriting, pricing, distribution, claims, and customer support
Develop compliant, modular insurance products tailored to travel and mobility, in partnership with Product and Tech
Serve as the regulated person in relevant markets, overseeing governance and reporting across multiple jurisdictions
Lead relationships with carriers, MGAs, reinsurers, and brokers to secure capacity and ensure delivery
Implement measurable performance frameworks and leverage data to iterate products and improve outcomes
Work cross-functionally with Operations, Legal, Support, and Finance teams to deliver scalable execution
Your profile
Experience in management consulting and strategic insurance roles across digital or high-growth businesses
Experience launching and scaling regulated insurance propositions across multiple geographies
In-depth knowledge of travel, personal lines, or P&C insurance with a strong product and regulatory foundation
Proven track record managing underwriting relationships and negotiating insurance agreements
Comfortable leading across matrix teams in fast-paced, international environments
Holds regulatory standing or ability to serve as a licensed responsible person (e.g. FCA, AFM, MFSA)
This is an opportunity to lead the creation of a trusted, tech-enabled insurance function within one of Europe's fastest-growing travel platforms.