Head of Corporate and Pensions

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At Zurich Middle East, we’re committed to shaping a brighter future together. As part of Zurich Insurance Group, one of the world’s largest and most experienced insurers, our mission is to help communities understand and protect themselves from risk—locally and globally. Join us in Dubai to lead the region’s most ambitious corporate life and pension business, delivering innovative protection solutions for affluent and high-net-worth clients.

As Head of Corporate Life and Pension Business, you will be at the forefront of shaping Zurich’s strategy for corporate life and pension solutions in the Middle East. This role is designed for a leader with exceptional, proven international expertise, developed across multiple markets, regions, jurisdictions, and geographies. Your global perspective will be crucial for driving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and strategic transformation within our business.

You bring hands‑on experience from a diverse range of insurance markets worldwide, beyond the Middle East, enabling you to anticipate challenges and deliver solutions that meet global standards while respecting local nuances. Your background includes substantial time in corporate center or Group roles within a multinational environment, equipping you to translate international best practices into actionable strategies across all business functions.

Your deep understanding of international insurance markets and leadership across varied regions will empower you to position Zurich as the trusted protection specialist for corporate clients. You will champion a customer‑first culture, inspire innovation, and lead sales development, talent management, and strategic change initiatives.

This role requires a collaborative leader who works closely with the CEO, management team, and distribution partners to deliver Zurich’s vision. If you are driven by a global mindset and can leverage broad international experience to achieve strategic objectives and sustainable success, we invite you to join us.

• Shape and execute Zurich’s strategy for the corporate life and pension business, ensuring alignment with global standards while addressing local priorities in the Middle East.
• Lead key business projects and change activities, leveraging international best practices to drive success.
• Foster a culture of innovation, sustainability, and customer centricity, consistently positioning Zurich as a trusted partner for corporate clients.

• Develop, implement, and optimize sales distribution strategies and steering concepts that reflect Zurich’s global approach while meeting local market needs.
• Drive sales performance, growth, and profitability, ensuring resources are managed efficiently and within budget.
• Position Zurich Global Life as the leading protection specialist for affluent and high‑net‑worth individuals in the region.
• Define and manage alternative distribution models, proactively adapting to market opportunities and constraints.

• Lead cross‑functional projects and change initiatives that span multiple business units, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment.
• Apply and adapt international best practices to suit local needs, leveraging your global expertise to deliver impactful results.
• Oversee the successful implementation of key strategic projects, supporting Zurich’s long‑term goals in the region.

• Build and nurture relationships with key distributors—Financial Advisors, Independent Financial Advisors, and Banks—to reinforce Zurich’s position as a trusted protection specialist for corporate clients and high‑net‑worth individuals.
• Collaborate with industry bodies, such as LIA, representing Zurich and helping to shape sector developments through global best practices and insights.
• Partner with the CEO and HR Business Partner to acquire, retain, and develop talent, leveraging international experience to meet current and future business needs.
• Support proposition development by translating customer and distributor feedback into actionable strategies that drive innovation and sustainable growth.