Zurich, Zurich, CH
About Swiss Re
Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime.
At Swiss Re we combine experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise to create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 13,000 employees across the world.
We offer a flexible working environment where curious and adaptable people thrive. Are you interested in joining us?
About the Unit
Our vision is to power the Casualty business with forward looking analytics and to innovate how we underwrite. As Swiss Re's Casualty Research and Development department we are passionate about researching trends relevant for the Casualty portfolio and translating our work into impactful strategic business insights. Our work ranges from crafting the strategic outlook of the Casualty lines with midterm trend assessments, to developing short term forecasting models for costing parameters. Our Data Science team applies machine learning techniques to unlock the potential of internal and external datasets, while the Modelling team develops costing methodologies, like our patented Liability Risk Drivers™ forward-looking model and the modelling tools needed to advance underwriting excellence in Casualty.
We are a multi-national team of around 25 operating out of Zurich, New York and Bangalore and a wide variety of cultural and professional backgrounds. We are part of the Swiss Re Institute working closely with our underwriting units and all business functions globally.
About the Role
Have you ever wondered what impact class actions will have on the insurance business in Europe? Are you eager to shape the strategic direction of the Casualty business and to develop the team to a best in class research unit? If these questions resonate with you, we have a job for you!
As Head Casualty R&D EMEA you build on your broad Casualty underwriting knowledge, your strategic vision for the business and strong leadership skills to develop and deliver analytical insights for the EMEA reinsurance as well as the worldwide facultative and direct business.
Your main responsibilities are:
- Lead a team of three Casualty specialists, delivering research insights to the EMEA region's reinsurance desks, as well as the facultative and Corporate Solutions portfolios
- Track casualty-relevant analytics and emerging trends that influence underwriting and stay ahead of the market changes
- Develop forward-looking views for strategic portfolio steering and capital allocation, identifying risks and opportunities. Communicate assessment to senior leaders
- Collaborate with our external and internal partners to identify and address their business needs. Develop a trusted relation with the assigned portfolio owners
- Shape an impactful R&D agenda for the assigned portfolios and deliver superior business insights
- Build and develop a diverse team, mentor and coach team members and peers with focus on developing Casualty underwriting knowledge
- Raise the profile of the Swiss Re Institute as a research leader in Casualty internally and externally
- Be a member of the Casualty R&D leadership team
About You
- Have 7 or more years of work experience in Insurance or Reinsurance – with a strong underwriting, portfolio management or pricing expertise in Casualty
- Strong academic background in mathematics, statistics/data analysis or computer science, or another quantitative field like natural sciences or economics
- Comfortable in drawing forward looking business insights under uncertainty, balancing data and own judgement
- Hands-on experience in R or similar programming language and ability to carry out own analyses is preferred
- Strong strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills, flair for numbers and mathematics
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including engaging with senior management
- Recognized leader with track record in delivering research and analytics insights to the business
- Track record as a team builder and inspiring leader, successfully fostering collaboration and operating in an international environment
- Self-motivated to drive and own topics independently
We're looking forward to your application!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Swiss Re offers modern work models and attractive work places that allow all employees to adapt to changing work preferences and life phases.
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