Head Non-Life Underwriting (all gender) Active Reinsurance, Full-Time or Part-Time
St. Gallen / Zurich – Management – 80% - 100%
St. Gallen / Zurich – Management – 80% - 100%
40% FlexOffice /
Your department
Anyone taking out insurance wants to feel secure. You can assist our customers here – through risk transfer and capital optimization in numerous risk classes. Based on our Swiss values, our vision is to be a strong reinsurance partner throughout the world, both in life and in non-life insurance. Are you on board – and ready to be part of our dynamic, sustainable growth?
Your responsibility
* You will develop the department's vision and strategy in accordance with Active Reinsurance's objectives and ensure its execution alongside your team.
* You will be responsible for overseeing all Active Reinsurance Non-Life Underwriting activities, with the aim of achieving financial targets outlined in the budget, target card, and strategic plan.
* You will formulate market and portfolio management plans that prioritize underlying portfolio profitability.
* You will provide underwriting training and mentorship to less experienced colleagues on market conditions, competitor analysis, and relationship management.
* You will establish and document underwriting standards for all Non-Life lines in compliance with Group directives and regulatory requirements, implement referral processes, and conduct regular underwriting reviews.
* You will lead by setting visions and goals, communicating them effectively so that your team can understand and contribute to their achievement.
Your qualification
* Proven track record of extensive global reinsurance experience with markets, product, and economic insight.
* Solid knowledge in underwriting complex reinsurance treaties, versed in treaty wordings, pricing, rating, modeling, and valuation tools.
* An advanced level of education is necessary, with a comprehensive knowledge of insurance figures and statistical analysis.
* Demonstrated initiative in business development, customer service, planning, results orientation, teamwork, adaptability, and project management.
* Experiences in building teams with a strong identity that can use their varied skills and perspectives to reach challenging goals.
* Proficient in English and German; additional languages are a plus.
Your contact
Alice-Alexandra KallRecruiting Partner
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What we offer
* Flex Office enables people to work independently of time and place
* Staff restaurants at our main locations
* Attractive staff discounts and stock programmes
* Above-average retirement provision benefits
* Buy yourself extra vacation days
* 20 weeks maternity leave
Flex Office enables people to work independently of time and place
Staff restaurants at our main locations
Attractive staff discounts and stock programmes
Above-average retirement provision benefits
Buy yourself extra vacation days
20 weeks maternity leave
Working at Helvetia
Team Helvetia is there together when it matters. We are people who can be relied on. Who support one another and stand up for each other. Who encourage and challenge each other. Who are inspired and who inspire others. That's how we shape the future together. &Go!
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