
Head of Underwriting Services, Retail DCH & WCH
Zurich Insurance
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Zurich • Switzerland
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Salary
💰 CHF 131,800 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- You lead, develop and coach a team of underwriters and senior underwriters across two different regions
- You ensure market-oriented risk selection, including the portfolio quality of P&C personal lines products, and prepare analyses as well as proactive, continuous improvements to processes and services in coordination with product management, sales and claims
- You ensure regional market presence by maintaining relationships with agencies and independent distribution partners
- You actively contribute to the strategic direction of operational underwriting and support the development of new and revised market offerings (products/services)
Requirements
- University or university of applied sciences degree, or commercial vocational training in the insurance sector, supplemented by relevant specialist qualifications
- Relevant professional experience in the national P&C insurance business, ideally in underwriting or product management
- Proven leadership and/or project experience, ideally within the insurance industry
- Excellent conceptual and analytical skills, combined with a quick grasp and a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach
- Excellent German and French skills at C2 level, both written and spoken
Benefits
- Flexible working models
- Interesting opportunities for further training
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
underwritingportfolio managementrisk selectionproduct managementanalytical skillsconceptual skillssolution-oriented approach
Soft Skills
leadershipcoachingrelationship managementstrategic directioncommunication
Certifications
university degreecommercial vocational trainingspecialist qualifications