20 дней назад
General Manager Switzerland and Austria (Insurance)
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TL;DR
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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