Head of Specialty Insurance (BRVN-01)

We are Braven Partners, an early-stage investment firm targeting breakthrough innovations in large, regulated sectors, beginning with financial services, insurance, and healthcare. At Braven, we run regular Innovation Programs that bring together sector analysts, experts, and advisors to surface new technological and commercial solutions to meaningful problems. Our latest Innovation Program is converting to a new stealth company launch, “BRVN-01,” Inprobable.com, a first-of-its-kind AI platform to manage insurable commercial enterprise business risk.

We seek an experienced and entrepreneurial early stage team who will serve as Head of Specialty Insurance (remote - anywhere in US). They will be responsible for using their experience and insights to shape our specialty line product strategy from concept to customer as well as building strategic partnerships and alliances with brokers and other relevant players in the industry. This role is initially an individual contributor and expected to be extremely hands-on, using a lean approach consistent with a seed round startup.

This is a unique opportunity for an exceptional leader passionate about disrupting the commercial insurance industry to join in the very early stages of building an innovative new company. As part of the Braven portfolio, Inprobable will benefit from a dedicated cobuild team focused on accelerating and supporting its success. It is imperative that early team members are passionate contributors who bring a founder/start-up mentality. The journey is just beginning, and your unique contributions will profoundly shape our trajectory.

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Act as the Product SME for Specialty lines to help design, implement and lead cross-functional strategies
• Identify emerging trends to support both the short and long-term strategy for Inprobable, backed by market research, competitive analysis, and customer feedback analysis
• Sourcing and negotiating specified policy language & pricing as well as working cross-functionally to develop compliant and creative solutions for claims management
• Convert both existing and new relationships with brokers and enterprises into partnerships and key alliances
• Provide inputs for product roadmap, enhancements and updates by conducting user research, gathering feedback, and iterating on features to champion a user-first approach
• Actively seek opportunity to act as an evangelist and ambassador within the broader insurance industry
  
  

Relevant Experience

• Proven track record with at least 10 years of commercial enterprise specialty insurance experience. This should manifest into a network of existing and ongoing broker relationships as well as a current knowledge of key drivers and incentives
• At least 5 years experience underwriting for commercial enterprise brokerage in specialty insurance lines including P&C, Cyber, Tech, BOP, Prop and/or Professional
• Passionate about the insurance industry with deep understanding of compliance, policy creation, pricing and cross-selling
• Relevant certifications i.e. CPCU, IABA, ARM, etc
• The ability to adapt swiftly to new challenges, acquire knowledge rapidly, integrate seamlessly into new settings, and exceed expectations. We value innovators who can make a significant impact.
• A solid track record of high performance, marked by achievements realized through comprehensive information gathering, incisive analysis, hypothesis formulation, rigorous testing, and compelling communication of recommendations
  
  

TOTAL REWARDS - BASE SALARY + EQUITY

• Base salary between $155,000 - $175,000 (as company grows, this compensation will grow)
• Founder-level Seed-stage equity with potentially meaningful upside as well as eligible for additional options as the company grows
• Medical/dental/vision insurance, with additional benefits available as the company grows over time
  
  

KEY ATTRIBUTES OF FOUNDING TEAM MEMBERS

• Visionary with passion for driving strategy to deliver value for customers and profitable revenue growth for the business
• Possesses a growth mindset, innate curiosity, and robust problem-solving skills, continuously staying informed about emerging trends to identify potential opportunities
• Is a creative problem solver who excels at identifying trends and patterns, diagnosing root causes, and employing a diverse toolkit to address those root causes
• Is a courageous teammate, eager to push boundaries and venture into the unknown to achieve exceptional results that others may not have the foresight or ability to envision
• Excels at bringing structure to ambiguity, prioritizing tasks, managing projects, and adopting a results-driven approach to work (testing, measuring, iterating)
• Delivers 10x results by applying systems thinking and data analysis to create massive scale with quality and consistency in a deliberate manner
• Leads by example, instilling a sense of energy, ownership, and personal commitment to work, while exhibiting both diplomatic and directive qualities
• Demonstrated excellence as a storyteller capable of translating complex topics to varied audiences in compelling, innovative, and informative ways
• Has a high EQ, enjoys networking and building relationships with thought-leaders, researchers and practitioners in their respective fields
• Demonstrates the ability to think and operate effectively under high-stress situations
  
  

At Braven, we believe our biggest asset is our people and strive to hire the top 0.1% of candidates. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. Braven treats all candidates and employees with respect and does not discriminate in our recruiting, hiring, and promoting processes, including based on race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status, perceived height or weight or disability.