Strategic Partnerships Manager (Insurtech)

TL;DR

Strategic Partnerships Manager (Insurtech): Acquiring and managing insurer partnerships for the Protection Platform with an accent on partner performance and strategic alignment. Focus on driving revenue growth, leading contractual negotiations, and aligning partner roadmaps with product evolution.

Location: Hybrid in London, UK

Company

hirify.global is a UK-based Insurtech creating disruptive SaaS solutions for the insurance industry, wholly owned by Pacific Life.

What you will do

• Acquire new insurer partnerships and maximize long-term value from existing strategic partners on the Protection Platform.
• Manage partner performance and drive conversion, ensuring partnerships evolve in line with the product roadmap.
• Lead contractual engagements, negotiations, and secure partner buy-in for product changes or operational process updates.
• Establish and lead strategic governance meetings and act as the primary escalation point for partner issues.
• Collaborate with product and technology teams to translate partner feedback into system enhancements.
• Track and report on partnership performance using data to inform decision-making and investment.

Requirements

• Significant experience managing insurer or enterprise partnerships within insurtech, insurance, fintech, or SaaS.
• Strong understanding of insurer operating models, underwriting, product development, and economics.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead complex change initiatives.
• Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Must be based in London, UK for a hybrid work model.

Nice to have

• Experience selling technology-led or platform-based solutions.
• Established and trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across UK insurers and/or retail partners.
• Experience working in a Product-led organization or a high-growth scale-up.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive private insurance coverage for employee and dependents.
• 15% combined employee/employer contributions to savings and retirement.
• 25 days of annual leave with the option to buy or sell more days.
• Subsidized gym membership, Cycle to Work, and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice schemes.
• Generous enhanced parental, adoption, and fertility leave.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion with a healthy work-life balance.