Full-Time

VP of Product

Travel

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Cover Genius

Cover Genius

501-1,000 employees

Embedded insurance solutions for digital platforms

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$350kAnnually

Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

Hybrid position based in San Francisco.

Category
Product Management
Product
Required Skills
Data Science
Product Management
Requirements
  • 12+ years of product management, data science or engineering experience, with experience in managing multiple product managers.
  • Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering or STEM field.
  • A track record of success in delivering products and driving strategy that meets customer needs.
  • Understanding and/or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies.
  • Seasoned organizational design thinking on how to best structure a cross-functional product development group.
  • Excellent people management and engagement skills.
  • Experience in a fast-paced environment, and deep experience with product development lifecycle, roadmap prioritization, customer-driven innovation in such an environment, ideally in both B2B and D2C.
  • Proven track record of increasing revenue through product innovation.
Responsibilities
  • Define and own the product vision and strategy for the travel domain, ensuring alignment with overall company objectives and the needs of merchant partners.
  • Oversee the design, development, launch, and optimization of products to deliver an exceptional end-to-end customer journey for travel merchant partners.
  • Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of product managers.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration within the product management organization.
  • Collaborate closely with merchant partners and commercial teams to deeply understand their pain points and evolving needs.
  • Act as the primary product advocate in cross-functional discussions with engineering, sales, marketing, and customer success teams.
  • Stay ahead of market trends, competitive offerings, and emerging technologies to ensure the company’s products are innovative and market-leading.
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success, customer satisfaction, and business impact.
  • Identify opportunities for new products or features to address unmet needs in the travel space.
  • Drive ideation, prototyping, and execution of innovative solutions.

Cover Genius specializes in providing embedded insurance solutions for digital platforms around the world. The company collaborates with major digital companies and is integrated into popular e-commerce sites like Amazon and eBay. Its main product is a single API that allows partners to easily incorporate insurance offerings into their purchasing processes, making it simple for customers to access insurance when they buy products or services. This approach sets Cover Genius apart from competitors by focusing on seamless integration and a frictionless user experience. The goal of Cover Genius is to enhance customer satisfaction and support the growth of its partners' businesses by offering tailored insurance products such as travel protection and extended warranties.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$235.4M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

23%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recent $80M Series E funding supports technological expansion and market growth.
  • Partnership with Adyen enhances payment processing, boosting transaction success rates.
  • Growing demand for embedded insurance in e-commerce presents significant growth opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Smartpay and Chubb in the Asian market.
  • AutoRek and J.P. Morgan Payments partnership may offer competitive advantages to rivals.
  • Nezasa and Globespan's collaboration could impact demand for travel protection products.

What makes Cover Genius unique

  • Cover Genius offers seamless embedded insurance via a single API for global platforms.
  • Partnerships with major brands like Amazon and Priceline enhance market reach and credibility.
  • Focus on tailored insurance solutions for diverse sectors, including travel and e-commerce.

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Benefits

Flexible working conditions

Employee stock options

Ongoing learning

Paid parental leave

Wellness initiatives

#WFH when you want

Peer bonuses and founder awards program

International working opportunities

GC Gives giveback program, led by the team