Client Details

ENRA GmbH, headquartered in Kaarst, Germany, operates as an insurance broker and is a subsidiary of N.V. Schadeverzekering-Maatschappij Bovemij.
ENRA GmbH is a leading provider of insurance solutions for e-bikes and bicycles.


Employees: 700 (group-wide)
Premium volume: €400 million
Project start: July 31, 2025
Start of employment: September 29, 2025

Background

Following the sudden departure of the previous incumbent, our client sought a candidate who:

  • brought international insurance experience, particularly in underwriting and sales & marketing
  • possessed extensive expertise in building and developing direct and partner businesses
  • had previous P&L responsibility at a property and casualty insurer

 

Initially, it was unclear whether the position would be an interim role or a permanent position as managing director. However, the candidate impressed so much that he was offered a permanent position immediately.

 

Job Description

The managing director will focus on the further development of the business in Germany.

Key tasks include:

  • Developing the dedicated team to drive future growth and deliver high-quality services
  • Selecting and implementing a new ERP system in close coordination with the parent company
  • Further developing strategic sales and marketing
  • Further developing the customer and product portfolio

Selection by interim-x

Required Experience:

  • Management and P&L experience at a property insurer
  • Substantial property insurance experience (acquisition, underwriting, policy and claims processing, etc.)
  • Practical experience in selecting and implementing a new ERP system for a property insurer
  • Professional experience in the Netherlands
  • Fluency in Dutch

Managers Profile

The interim manager is an experienced business economist with international leadership experience in the financial services and insurance industries. His strengths lie in the strategic development, digitalization, and optimization of sales and service processes.
He combines analytical depth with pragmatic implementation skills and impresses with his leadership, change management, and excellent stakeholder management – ​​including at the executive board level.

 

Key Experience

  • Over 30 years of management experience in sales, operations, and digitalization within the insurance and financial services industry
  • International project and leadership experience in Europe, Asia, and Australia
  • In-depth expertise in developing and implementing complex sales and IT processes
  • Eperience in ESG/sustainability projects, product development, and sales management

 

Key Achievements

  • Development and implementation of a group-wide digitalization strategy for international insurance sales
  • Leadership of global transformation programs to increase sales productivity and customer value
  • Successful optimization and digitalization of customer service in several European countries
  • Building high-performing sales organizations and implementing new compensation and management models

In August 2025, we mandated interim-x to find a successor for the General Manager (m/f/d) at our German subsidiary on a permanent basis.

The conditions offered by interim-x for this executive search assignment were very favourable due to their success-based fee structure.

Within 48 hours, top candidates were presented, all of whom we interviewed. Within four weeks, we had made the decision to appoint one of interim-x‘s candidates, who started at the end of September 2025. The entire process was outstanding, as were the communication and the quality of the candidates. It was the right decision to instruct interim-x exclusively.

Miranda de Bruin Director ENRA Insurance | ENRA GmbH

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