Executive Director Insurances
Brussels
Open-ended
Executive search
Our client is a recognized organization within the insurance ecosystem.
With a compact and experienced structure, it supports and defends an essential distribution channel, assists its members in a changing environment (regulation, digitalization, societal expectations), and contributes to the credibility of the profession through its representation and influence.
This mission has been entrusted to Axis Group as the preferred partner for the search and selection of candidates.
With a compact and experienced structure, it supports and defends an essential distribution channel, assists its members in a changing environment (regulation, digitalization, societal expectations), and contributes to the credibility of the profession through its representation and influence.
This mission has been entrusted to Axis Group as the preferred partner for the search and selection of candidates.
Description
As Executive Director, you will be responsible for the overall management of a leading organization in the insurance sector. You will translate strategic guidelines into concrete actions, ensure business continuity, and steer the organization toward sustainable growth, combining performance, human commitment, and a long-term vision.Responsibilities (non-exhaustive):
- Governance & strategy: Leading the organization in close collaboration with decision-making bodies; translating strategy into pragmatic, consistent, and measurable action plans.
- Human leadership: Leading a senior and autonomous team in a spirit of trust, responsibility, and co-construction; ensuring cohesion, motivation, and a positive working environment.
- Representation & public speaking: Act as the organization's spokesperson to institutional and sectoral stakeholders; participate in events, forums, and strategic debates in the sector.
- Sectoral & regulatory affairs: Oversee priority issues, coordinate the development of institutional positions, and maintain constructive relationships with the entire ecosystem.
- Business development: Stimulate forward thinking and innovation (digitalization, compliance, quality of service, customer experience); pick up on weak signals in order to anticipate structural changes in the sector.
Your profile
- Significant experience in or closely related to the insurance sector (company, brokerage, federation, broader ecosystem), with real ease in a representative role.
- Unifying leadership, clear and credible communication, ability to build support in a complex environment characterized by stakeholder diversity.
- Strong sense of governance, institutional dialogue, and teamwork.
- Languages: French is the main working language. A good working knowledge of Dutch is required in order to function effectively in a bilingual Belgian context.
- Qualifications are secondary to interpersonal skills, strategic vision, and the ability to make an impact.
Offer
- Monthly salary indication: € 1501 - € 10000
- A visible and influential position at the heart of a stable, dynamic, and human-scale organization.
- An environment where you can make your mark with your leadership style and help the role evolve.
- Competitive compensation, fully negotiable based on your profile and added value.
- Flexible status: work as an employee or freelancer, depending on your preference and overall work-life balance.
