Head of Partnerships - Insurance

ABOUT TIDE

At Tide, we are building a business management platform designed to save small businesses time and money. We provide our members with business accounts and related banking services, but also a comprehensive set of connected administrative solutions from invoicing to accounting.

Launched in 2017, Tide is now used by over 1 million small businesses across the world and is available to UK, Indian and German SMEs. Headquartered in central London, with offices in Sofia, Hyderabad, Delhi, Berlin and Belgrade, Tide employs over 2,000 employees.

Tide is rapidly growing, expanding into new products and markets and always looking for passionate and driven people. Join us in our mission to empower small businesses and help them save time and money.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for a seasoned insurance leader to head our Insurance vertical at Tide. As the National Head – Insurance, you’ll be responsible for building and scaling our insurance distribution across Health, Life, and Affinity products.

You’ll lead the strategic development of the business, forge strong partnerships with insurers and brokers, and build a high-performing team across field sales, tele-sales, and agency networks. This is a leadership role that combines deep market knowledge, relationship management, and team-building capabilities.

What you’ll be doing

• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute Tide’s insurance distribution strategy across Health, Life, and Affinity categories.
• Partnership Development: Build and nurture relationships with insurance providers and brokers to co-create innovative, SME-focused products.
• Network Expansion: Establish and grow a national agency and partner network to drive insurance distribution across geographies.
• Sales Team Building: Recruit, train, and manage high-performing field and tele-sales teams to deliver consistent growth.
• Product Development: Collaborate with partners and internal teams to design and launch differentiated insurance offerings for Tide members.
• Operational Excellence: Develop scalable processes, compliance frameworks, and performance tracking systems to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Product, Marketing, and Member Engagement teams to ensure seamless integration of insurance offerings into the Tide ecosystem.
• Market Insights: Monitor industry trends, competitor movements, and regulatory changes to keep Tide’s insurance strategy agile and compliant.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 15+ years of experience in the insurance or financial services industry, with a focus on distribution, partnerships, or bancassurance.
• Proven success in building and scaling sales networks (field, tele, and agency).Strong relationships with leading insurers and brokers in India.
• Deep understanding of insurance products, pricing structures, and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams across geographies with strategic clarity and operational discipline.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-growing fintech environment.
• Preferably based out of NCR region or willing to relocate

WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN

• Competitive Salary
• Self & Family Health Insurance
• Term & Life Insurance
• OPD Benefits
• Mental wellbeing through Plumm
• Learning & Development Budget
• 15 days of Privilege leaves
• 12 days of Casual leaves
• 12 days of Sick leaves
• 3 paid days off for volunteering or L&D activities

TIDE IS A PLACE FOR EVERYONE

At Tide, we believe that we can only succeed if we let our differences enrich our culture. Our Tideans come from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels. We consider everyone irrespective of their ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity or differently-abled status. We celebrate diversity in our workforce as a cornerstone of our success. Our commitment to a broad spectrum of ideas and backgrounds is what enables us to build products that resonate with our members’ diverse needs and lives.

We are One Team and foster a transparent and inclusive environment, where everyone’s voice is heard.

At Tide, we thrive on diversity, embracing various backgrounds and experiences. We welcome all individuals regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Our inclusive culture is key to our success, helping us build products that meet our members' diverse needs. We are One Team, committed to transparency and ensuring everyone’s voice is heard.