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General Manager Switzerland and Austria (Insurance)

Формат работы
onsite
Тип работы
fulltime
Грейд
director
Английский
b2
Страна
Switzerland
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General Manager Switzerland and Austria (Insurance): Leading insurance operations across Switzerland and Austria with an accent on full P&L ownership, underwriting discipline, regulatory compliance, and profitable growth. Focus on executing cross-border business strategies, managing broker and regulator relationships, and developing high-performing leadership teams in a complex matrix structure.

Location: Zurich, Switzerland; primarily office-based

Company

A global insurance organization providing commercial and personal property-casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement solutions, and related financial services across more than 80 countries and jurisdictions.

What you will do

  • Lead the Austrian and Swiss branches with accountability for underwriting discipline, portfolio quality, sustainable growth, and profitability.
  • Own the P&L for both markets and develop country strategies and annual financial plans.
  • Steer broker distribution, retention, new production, client relationships, and market positioning.
  • Oversee Underwriting, Claims, Distribution, and support functions while driving operational improvement and cost discipline.
  • Ensure governance, controls, regulatory compliance, and effective engagement with regulators and external stakeholders.
  • Lead hiring, succession planning, leadership development, performance management, and culture building across both countries.

Requirements

  • Proven financial and operational success in general insurance, including profitable growth and leadership through change.
  • Significant insurance industry experience and recognized expertise in one or more insurance product lines.
  • Several years of experience leading country operations or large functional or product teams within the DACH region.
  • Experience working successfully within an international insurance carrier and navigating cross-border complexity.
  • Strong executive presence, stakeholder influence, strategic leadership, and experience operating in complex matrix structures.
  • Fluency in written and spoken German and English is required.

Culture & Benefits

  • Primarily office-based collaboration to support close cooperation with colleagues and clients.
  • Comprehensive benefits covering health, wellbeing, financial security, and professional development.
  • Continuous learning and leadership development opportunities.
  • Inclusive culture supported by cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups.

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