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Our Marine Europe business supports international trade and commerce by providing specialist insurance solutions across a broad range of marine risks. The team offers deep technical expertise in marine underwriting and portfolio management, helping clients navigate a complex risk landscape while driving profitable and sustainable growth. We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated individual to join Zurich’s Global Specialty Underwriting team as Head of Marine – Europe, responsible for leading the underwriting strategy and performance of Zurich's Marine portfolio across Europe.

Tasks

  • Set and oversee execution of the Marine underwriting strategy across Europe, ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivery of target portfolio performance.
  • Take accountability for portfolio performance through the use of data, analytics, performance metrics and market insights, identifying opportunities and risks and implementing changes where required.
  • Monitor and analyse market trends, customer needs, distribution dynamics and regulatory developments relevant to the marine sector and adjust strategy accordingly.
  • Hold ultimate accountability for financial results across the European Marine portfolio.
  • Collaborate closely with Claims, Risk Engineering, Distribution and other internal stakeholders to achieve business objectives and deliver strong customer outcomes.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key clients, brokers and market partners to support profitable portfolio growth, and engage with reinsurers, regulators and rating agencies as required.
  • Participate in regulatory, compliance and governance-related activities relevant to the line of business.
  • Ensure the development of appropriate underwriting capabilities across Marine and foster a proactive, inclusive approach to talent development, succession planning and recruitment.
  • Act as a subject matter expert, supporting the development and delivery of line of business underwriting training across the region.
  • Drive continuous improvement of underwriting tools, processes and operational efficiency across the Marine line of business.
  • Act as a referral point for underwriting decisions requiring higher levels of empowerment and support underwriters on the largest and most complex individual deals.
  • Lead and contribute to underwriting reviews, identifying performance trends and ensuring agreed actions are implemented.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated expertise in underwriting marine risks and managing marine underwriting portfolios, with a proven track record of delivering profitable growth.
  • Deep understanding of the European marine market, underwriting landscape and regulatory environment.
  • Strong portfolio management capabilities with experience leveraging data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement underwriting strategies across multiple markets.
  • Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to lead, motivate and foster a culture of trust, accountability and high performance across geographically dispersed teams.
  • Strong technical underwriting expertise and credibility within the market.
  • Exceptional influencing, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, including experience engaging with senior executives, brokers and external partners.
  • Highly effective communicator with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships.
  • Strong commercial acumen and customer-centric mindset.
  • Excellent English language skills.

Benefits

  • Work in one of the world’s most sustainable workplaces at Quai Zurich Campus.
  • Enjoy benefits that support well-being and impact, with opportunities to perform at your best.
  • Access to healthy food options, fitness facilities, and bright, collaborative spaces.
  • Excellent public transportation links for a simple commute.
  • Opportunities for learning resources, on-the-job development, and continuous empowerment and support.
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Zurich Versicherungen ist ein international tätiger Versicherungskonzern mit Sitz in der Schweiz und bietet Lösungen in den Bereichen Schaden- und Unfallversicherung, Lebensversicherung sowie Vorsorge und Vermögensaufbau an. Das Unternehmen betreut Privatpersonen, kleine und grosse Unternehmen sowie multinationale Konzerne und ist in zahlreichen Ländern weltweit aktiv. Die Leistungen umfassen Versicherungsschutz, Risikomanagement und finanzielle Absicherung entlang verschiedener Lebens- und Unternehmensphasen.
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