In a competitive market, we helped CFC secure crucial agile leadership talent to support their rapid growth and maintain their position as an insurtech market leader.
CFC Underwriting
Scaling Agile Excellence
CFC, a pioneering insurtech company leading the cyber security market, partnered with Propel during a period of hyper-growth. Their innovative use of AI and ML to deliver cutting-edge insurance solutions demanded a strategic approach to scaling their technology function, particularly in strengthening their agile practices at a leadership level.
The Challenge
During a phase of significant expansion, CFC needed to secure a Head of Agile Practice to ensure their software engineering teams maintained excellence in agile methodologies. The competitive nature of the market made finding a candidate with the right blend of leadership experience and agile expertise particularly challenging, especially given the high demand for such specialists in the insurtech sector.
The Solution
We collaborated closely with CFC's hiring managers and talent function to precisely define the role requirements. Our approach combined leveraging our existing network with targeted headhunting, ensuring we identified candidates who could both lead agile practices and adapt to CFC's fast-paced, innovative environment. We conducted a thorough search process, focusing on individuals who could contribute to CFC's continued growth trajectory.
The Results
Following a comprehensive search, we successfully placed a Head of Agile Practice who matched CFC's specific requirements. This key appointment has strengthened their technology function, leading to an ongoing partnership as we continue to support their scaling efforts across the technology department. The success of this placement has reinforced our ability to deliver crucial leadership talent in competitive markets.