pThe Head of DACH owns underwriting strategy, portfolio performance, and client relationships across the region, with full accountability for profitable growth and underwriting discipline for property, regional casualty and motor business. /pullibCategory: /b International Actuarial /lilibType: /b Permanent /li /ulpKey responsibilities including however, not limited to the following: /pulliDefine and execute the underwriting strategy for the DACH region in line with overall business goals and financial targets, risk appetite and portfolio objectives /liliLead, coach and develop a high-performing underwriting team, fostering technical excellence, accountability, and market engagement /liliFull ownership and accountability for portfolio of business; ensuring the profitability, smart growth and quality of the book /liliLead portfolio steering through analysis of performance metrics, rate adequacy, claims trends, exposure accumulations and market developments /liliBuild and maintain senior relationships with cedants, brokers and key market stakeholders across the DACH region; representing the company in client meetings, industry events, and market forums across the region /liliLead production and financial planning and negotiation strategy, ensuring disciplined execution and commercial competitiveness /liliEstablish and maintain underwriting guidelines, referral processes, delegated authorities, and technical standards for the region /liliEnsure compliance with internal governance, regulatory requirements, audit expectations, and documentation standards /liliBachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, mathematics, actuarial science, law, or a related field; advanced degree preferred /liliFluency in German and English is required; any additional regional language capability is an advantage /liliSignificant underwriting experience within reinsurance, with strong exposure to the DACH market and property casualty business /liliDemonstrated success managing a profitable portfolio and leading complex treaty negotiations with insurers and brokers /liliDeep understanding of underwriting fundamentals, pricing, portfolio management, contract structures, and risk governance /liliStrong knowledge of market dynamics, client needs, and regulatory considerations in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland /liliProven experience in leading and developing underwriting teams in a matrixed, international environment /liliStrong commercial acumen combined with disciplined risk judgment and analytical capability /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr
HEAD OF DACH | 30192 Arbeitgeber: Emerald Group
Emerald Group in Zürich bietet eine dynamische Arbeitsumgebung, die auf Teamarbeit und kontinuierliche Weiterbildung setzt. Als Reinsurance Accounting Partner profitieren Sie von einem unterstützenden Arbeitsklima, das Ihre berufliche Entwicklung fördert, sowie von attraktiven Benefits und der Möglichkeit, an bedeutenden Projekten im Bereich der Rückversicherungsbuchhaltung mitzuwirken. Die zentrale Lage in Zürich ermöglicht zudem eine hervorragende Work-Life-Balance und Zugang zu einem vielfältigen kulturellen Angebot.
