Claims Manager - Predominantly French Market 60-80% (m/f/d)

For our client, a reinsurance company in Zurich, we are looking for a

Claims Manager - Predominantly French Market 60-80% (m/f/d)

We are looking for an experienced Claims Manager to take primary responsibility for our French reinsurance portfolio across Property and Casualty lines, with a particular focus on Motor and Bodily Injury, while also supporting selected other markets.

Your responsibilities

Take primary responsibility for the French reinsurance claims portfolio across Property and Casualty lines, with a particular focus on Motor and Bodily Injury
Manage complex reinsurance claims from notification to final settlement, including analysing insurance and reinsurance coverage, assessing liability, reserves and indemnity exposure, and making claims decisions within your authority
Provide an independent view on reserve adequacy and estimate exposures arising from major NatCat events and complex loss scenarios
Plan and conduct client claims reviews in close cooperation with Underwriting
Prepare, negotiate and conclude commutations where appropriate
Support the active management of the French portfolio by identifying claims trends, reserve developments, emerging risks and commutation opportunities
Monitor legal and market developments in France and translate relevant findings into actionable insights for internal stakeholders
Work closely with Underwriting by providing claims insights, lessons learned and portfolio-level feedback to support underwriting decisions and business development
Build and maintain strong relationships with cedants, brokers, co-reinsurers and internal stakeholders, and represent NewRe professionally in external discussions
Support selected other markets as required and contribute to cross-market collaboration within the Claims team
Contribute to global Claims initiatives and actively support the delivery of the Claims Ambition 2030
Drive continuous improvement through data analytics, digitalisation, automation and AI-enabled solutions
Your profile

Several years of claims or underwriting experience within the French Property and Casualty insurance or reinsurance market
Strong technical expertise in Motor and/or Bodily Injury claims is highly desirable
Higher education and/or equivalent professional experience
Strong understanding of insurance and reinsurance contracts, with an affinity for the legal and technical aspects of claims handling
Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present complex matters clearly and concisely
A solution-oriented and client-focused mindset, combined with sound judgement, diplomacy and the confidence to make independent decisions
Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, colleagues and stakeholders across different cultures and functions
A data-driven mindset with an interest in portfolio analytics, trend identification and underwriting insights
Strong interest in AI and digital capabilities, with a willingness to explore innovative solutions that support claims excellence
High level of commitment and willingness to travel
Valuing and promoting an inclusive working and learning environment
Fluent business French and English, both written and spoken