Head Technical Underwriting & Academy Switzerland (m/f/d) 70 - 100%

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55,000 colleagues in 215 countries and territories. Together on the path to rethinking insurance every day – and shaping the future for everyone. Welcome to a strong community where you make a difference from the very start. Together we continue to develop!

Would you like to shape underwriting quality, governance, assurance and learning initiatives and thus make a central contribution to the future of our P&C business?

As Head Technical Underwriting & Academy Switzerland, you take on the key role for underwriting quality, assurance and governance in P&C Underwriting and Commercial Insurance Switzerland. You lead a specialised team, position the function as the central point of contact for around 300 underwriters and senior stakeholders, and further develop our First Line Risk & Internal Control Framework as well as key governance and regulatory projects. With the Underwriting Academy, you strengthen technical excellence, organisation-wide learning and the international underwriting community.

Does this sound like your next challenge? Then we look forward to receiving your application!

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What you do

• You lead, develop and coach the Technical Underwriting & Academy team and are responsible for implementing underwriting quality, assurance and governance concepts for all P&C lines of business and customer segments with around 300 underwriters
• You manage and develop the First Line Risk & Internal Control Framework and ensure meaningful reporting to management, risk management, compliance and the group
• You act as a strategic sparring partner for senior stakeholders (executive management, risk, compliance, legal, group underwriting) and coordinate cross-departmental initiatives with high business and regulatory relevance
• You are responsible for the Underwriting Academy as a competence platform for cross-LoB training, promote technical excellence and develop learning formats such as onboarding programmes and initiatives to strengthen the international underwriting community
• You position the function as a central expert office for quality, assurance and governance topics for the multinational programme business

What you bring

• University degree or solid insurance training with relevant further education – ideally several years of experience in underwriting, governance, assurance, risk & controls or commercial insurance
• Extensive experience in stakeholder management at C-level as well as proven leadership of governance, regulatory or cross-departmental transformation projects; leadership experience is an advantage
• Very good understanding of underwriting governance, First Line Risk & Internal Control Frameworks, compliance requirements
• Strong conceptual, analytical and communication skills; complex topics are quickly grasped, prepared for management and translated into clear, actionable measures
• Enjoy promoting technical excellence, learning and community building and further developing the Underwriting Academy as an effective competence platform; fluent German and English skills

Your contact

Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant: Philippe Frutiger (+41 44 628 32 20)

Additional information

Part-time or full-time: 70 - 100%

Workplace: Zurich, Oerlikon

Hybrid working: up to 40%

We look forward to your online application – even without a cover letter.
You are welcome to convince us of your motivation in a personal meeting.

Who we are

Zurich is a strong brand – more than 1.4 million Swiss customers trust our products and services. The basis of our success is our 53,000 employees worldwide who help our customers in 210 countries and territories to better understand their risks and protect themselves against them. To deliver daily performance, we offer our employees flexible working models and interesting training opportunities. As a Zurich employee, you benefit from a variety of advantages and a strong culture characterised by acceptance, diversity and team orientation. 

At Zurich, we foster a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our goals and values are designed to protect our employees, build trust and help them realise their full potential. We stand for fairness and equality among our staff, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, origin, ethnicity, religion, etc. Our talent acquisition and recruitment processes reflect this commitment in everyday life. Join us and become part of this culture.

Why has Zurich been successful for over 150 years? See for yourself here and become part of it.

Information for recruitment agencies

Zurich does not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies for this position. Recruitment agencies are therefore requested not to submit candidate documents to our employees or via our online career portal. We disclaim any responsibility for unsolicited applications and any fees and thank you for your understanding.