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Airbnb · 1 day ago

Senior Principal, Risk & Captive Management

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$188K/yr - $235K/yr
date12+ years exp

Airbnb is a global company that offers unique stays and experiences. As a Senior Principal in Risk & Captive Management, you will set the vision and strategy for Airbnb’s insurance programs, driving innovation and managing insurance solutions to enhance the company’s competitive edge.

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Responsibilities

Lead Global Insurance Portfolio: Own and manage Airbnb’s insurance products, ensuring strategic oversight of all protection programs
Drive Product Innovation: Direct the development, launch, and continuous improvement of new insurance offerings and captive solutions for emerging risks and opportunities
Strategic Leadership: Guide enterprise-wide insurance strategy through data-driven analysis, competitive benchmarking, and insights into industry trends
Join Relationship Management: Structure, negotiate, and nurture strategic relationships with insurers, reinsurers, brokers, TPAs, claims administrators, regulators, and partners for industry-leading coverage
Captive Operations Oversight: Oversee captive insurance activities, including underwriting, pricing, partner management, and policy development
Risk Financing Strategies: Evaluate and implement strategies such as self-funding, stop-loss, and property & casualty placements to optimize Airbnb’s risk and cost profile
Performance Analysis: Assess key metrics, market trends, and competitor actions to continually refine insurance offerings
Risk Management for Growth: Guide risk strategies for acquisitions, divestitures, and expansion into new products and markets
Go-To-Market Leadership: Lead commercial execution, regulatory registration, and compliance for insurance products
Cross-Functional Partnership: Work with senior leaders to design custom insurance programs that align with platform initiatives
Insurance Innovation: Challenge legacy models and design creative solutions for Airbnb’s global community

Qualification

Licensed actuaryGlobal insurance leadershipProduct developmentRisk financing strategiesUnderwritingClaims resolutionPartnership managementLeadership skillsStrategic thinkingCross-functional collaborationOutstanding communication

Required

12+ years of global insurance leadership, including oversight of large-scale corporate and captive operations
Bachelor's degree in Insurance, Finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science, or related field required; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
Fully licensed actuary (FSA, FCAS, or equivalent) in good standing
Proven success designing, launching, and managing complex risk and coverage programs, ideally within platform or marketplace environments
Deep expertise in product development, underwriting, negotiation, claims resolution, and partnership management
Demonstrated ability to build and scale captive entities and risk financing initiatives
Exceptional leadership and talent development skills
Strategic, innovative, and consultative problem solver
Advanced financial planning, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration abilities
Outstanding communicator, able to distill complex concepts for diverse audiences
Embodies Airbnb's culture of creativity, innovation, and collaborative problem solving

Preferred

Leadership experience in innovative insurtech organizations or startups and located in California

Benefits

Bonus
Equity
Benefits
Employee Travel Credits

Company

Airbnb

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Airbnb is an online community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book accommodations through mobile phones or the Internet.
dateFounded in 2008
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
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https://www.airbnb.com

H1B Sponsorship

Airbnb has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (234)
2024 (176)
2023 (160)
2022 (270)
2021 (250)
2020 (274)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.44B
Key Investors
VERSO CapitalJP Morgan ChaseFirstMark
2020-12-10IPO
2020-04-14Debt Financing· $1B
2020-04-06Private Equity· $1B

Leadership Team

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Brian Chesky
Co-founder & CEO
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Nathan Blecharczyk
Co-founder / Chief Strategy Officer
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