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 Role
We are looking for an experienced Life & Health Claims Specialist to support our Life & Health Claims Team in Paris or Zurich.
The opportunity includes:
Independent day-to-day assessment of Life & Health claims for Swiss Re clients in France, e.g. providing the opinions on complex claim cases
Provide technically correct claims management decisions within authority while applying the appropriate balance of service and risk management.
Actively and appropriately manage a portfolio of new and existing claims in accordance with Swiss Re’s claims philosophy, the Treaty, policy terms and agreed service standards
Demonstrate a strong partnership with clients and L&H colleagues.
Working closely with internal stakeholders like Client Markets, Underwriting, Actuarial, Medical and the wider Claims community, to share claims trends, analyze and interpret data and suggest appropriate interventions to improve the portfolio experience.
Please be advised that this role will be offered as a fixed-term contract (6 months).
About the Team
Life & Health Business Management EMEA is responsible for managing the inforce business. There are teams leading Claims, Technical Accounting, Actuarial Management, and Portfolio Management activities.
The successful candidate will be part of the EMEA Life & Health Claims Management team. We work collaboratively with our internal partners and client companies, sharing insights, building best practices and leveraging our global knowledge and expertise effectively. The team aims to actively manage the in-force business to deliver maximum shareholder value and to protect the L&H balance sheet.
You will directly report to the L&H Claims Manager responsible for France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Central Eastern Europe.
About You
Formal qualification or study in either business, financial services, law or medical discipline;
At least 5 years' experience in direct insurance or reinsurance claims management in France for life insurance, long term care and disability products
Deeply understanding of the French Life & Health insurance market
Significant awareness of market and portfolio dynamics, including the ability to anticipate and mitigate potential risks and opportunities
An eye for detail with the ability to step back and consider the wider commercial perspective
Strong team player; sensitive to cultural differences; Enthusiastic;
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Language skills: fluency in French. Good knowledge of English or other European languages are of advantage
If you consider yourself an innovative and agile person, with commercial attitude, we look 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, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
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