Ceded Reinsurance Manager

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Does shaping complex global reinsurance programs and partnering with senior stakeholders across the Group motivate you? As a Ceded Reinsurance Manager, you will take end‑to‑end ownership of highly complex ceded reinsurance treaties and help us deliver robust, innovative risk transfer solutions for Zurich globally.

In this role, you will make a visible contribution by building strong relationships with our reinsurers and internal Business Units, while working in collaborative environment where your expertise is trusted and your ideas are valued. Guided by our values of reliability and forward‑thinking, you will be empowered to challenge the status quo, drive high‑quality outcomes and grow your career in a truly international, results‑oriented setting.

• Positioned as a business partner, develop, and align treaty reinsurance strategies, in conjunction with key stakeholders, to support our business strategy and plan. This includes treaty structural optimization and defining scope of cover.
• Structure and negotiate highly complex ceded reinsurance treaties within your delegated underwriting authority.
• Design scope of cover, determine and refine contract wordings, and lead the end‑to‑end placement process with approved reinsurers.
• Coordinate and review exposure information and data submissions to ensure suitability for internal and external treaty pricing.
• Support reinsurance planning, treaty compliance and governance in line with Zurich Risk Policy and Group Reinsurance standards.
• Build, manage and strengthen relationships with reinsurers, brokers and key internal stakeholders, acting as a trusted expert and advisor.

• Ability to build strong business partnering relationships within Zurich.
• Experience working across business units/functions and collaboration in a team environment.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in reinsurance, underwriting, or as a broker.
• Strong understanding of reinsurance contracts , and pricing concepts, with the ability to interpret and apply governance and risk policies.
• Proven track record of collaborating with diverse stakeholders, both internal and external, (e.g. reinsurers, brokers, Business Units) and influencing decisions in an international environment.
• Excellent analytical and data skills, including the ability to review exposure information, support pricing and ensure data quality for decision‑making.
  
  Strong communication skills in English (both written and spoken).

Imagine working in one of the world’s most sustainable workplaces. At Quai Zurich Campus , you’ll enjoy an environment designed to help you thrive, with benefits that support your well‑being and impact, and opportunities to perform at your best, surrounded by top talent and supportive colleagues.

You’ll have access to healthy food options, fitness facilities, and bright, collaborative spaces that spark creativity. Located in the heart of Zurich on the shores of Lake Zurich, the campus offers excellent public transportation links, making your commute simple.

Grow with us through access to learning resources, on-the-job development, and continuous empowerment and support. Be part of a team that is creating a brighter future together.

Zurich is a leading multi-line insurer, serving over 82 million customers in more than 200 countries and territories with more than 65,000 employees. For over 150 years, Zurich has been transforming insurance – offering not just protection, but also prevention services that promote well‑being and climate resilience. Guided by our purpose to ‘create a brighter future together,’ we aim to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world.

We are an equal opportunity employer who knows that each employee is unique - that’s what makes our team so great! Join us as we constantly explore new ways to protect our customers and the planet .