Jobs
>
Zürich

    Head of Aviation - Zürich, Schweiz - SCOR

    SCOR
    Default job background
    Beschreibung

    Aviation is one of the 7 Reinsurance Specialty Lines of SCOR P&C and the Aviation team has established a strong franchise in the market as a recognized expert in the (Re-)insurance community for decades. We are recruiting the underwriting department team leader who will be responsible to manage this treaty portfolio (underwriting, controlling, developing, planning and steering) and to deliver on the execution of the Reinsurance SL Aviation strategy that is the roadmap agreed as part of the Forward 2026 strategic plan.

    The Jobholder manages a team of 3 senior aviation underwriters and has the P&L responsibility of the underwriting decisions made for aviation treaty business written with SCOR P&C clients. It thus requires to be a team player and having effective communication and project management skills to work with all stakeholders, from direct reports, to peers and senior management.

    The jobholder has a very good knowledge of the Aviation products, brings strategic direction, has managerial skills to lead the Reinsurance SL Aviation department, and works in a multi-cultural team in a complex environment.

    The jobholder is a member of the Reinsurance Specialty Lines Management team.

    Key duties and responsibilities

  • Implement the strategies agreed with the P&C Management to achieve the objectives stated in the business plan
  • Manage a team of 3 senior underwriters, that includes ensuring compliance with SCOR process / procedures / guidelines for (i) risks analysis, (ii) exposures assessment, (iii) pricing and (iv) underwriting delegated authorities
  • Prepare and develop, in coordination with the CUO office, the Heads of Region or the Head of Global Client Unit, and associated Client Managers, the Reinsurance Business Plan for Aviation which is line with our group strategic plan, requiring to coordinate with all the Heads of Regions and the Head of the Global Client Unit teams to achieve its objectives
  • Contribute with the CUO office to the steering of the portfolio to optimize the deployment of the capital for the underwriting of Aviation treaty business
  • Support the Head of Speciality Lines on global projects
  • Principle activities

    Underwriting:

  • Responsible for underwriting Aviation treaty business for SCOR, as per guidelines & procedures
  • Responsible for the preparation of Aviation Reinsurance Business Plan in coordination with the CUO office and the local P&C underwriting team
  • Responsible for meeting the Business Plan's targets and KPI that is elaborated and executed within capacities allocated by SCOR P&C Management
  • Responsible for arranging training / workshop to enhance underwriters' know-how in Aviation and develop / promote UW best practices
  • Responsible for the implementation of the steering actions defined with the CUO office to improve the Aviation Reinsurance portfolio performance, engaging with the Retrocession team and Pricing team to optimize the return on equity of the deployment of our net capacity
  • Identify new stream of opportunities and related critical issues: ensure we deploy adequate resources for the expected value creation of such opportunities
  • Marketing:

  • Ongoing assessment of the reinsurance business potential of the Aviation market for SCOR over the next 3 to 5 years based on product and/or market evolution
  • Responsible for managing the relationship with core Aviation clients/brokers of SCOR in coordination with Client Managers concerned if applicable
  • Liaise with Client Managers of any important changes in the Aviation market that would either create opportunities to develop business or create pressure on underwriting ratio
  • Assist the Client Managers to revisit our current strategies and business plans taking into account Aviation market developments
  • Enhance SCOR P&C's visibility in the Aviation reinsurance market through Marketing activities including management visits, to consolidate, promote and develop the relationship with Clients (Cedants and Re brokers) and industry associations
  • Operational:

  • Keep a good understanding of the Insurance Risk Transfer to local and international markets and by way of co-insurance, facultative, line slips, treaty, facilities, and ILS
  • Follow up of insurance market trends and anticipate future changes and needs in the reinsurance market
  • Conduct studies in conjunction with the CUO office for portfolio steering
  • Contribute to the loss and/or exposure assessment of large events with the Claims department
  • Contribute with the CUO office to the elaboration and then comply with Treaty P&C Underwriting Guidelines and Procedures, including implementation of recommendations following internal reviews and audits
  • Participate and provide the business inputs during the Aviation quarterly financial review meeting
  • Management

  • Organize regular meetings with the SCOR Aviation community to ensure consistency in our Aviation approach and adherence to processes – including for renewal monitoring and plans
  • Manage an Aviation Underwriting Team, including setting-up of performance targets and monitoring of individual achievement and development
  • Responsible for the supervision & training of employees reporting to the jobholder
  • Collaborate with the teams of the Heads of Region and the Head of Global Client Unit for a proper execution of the Aviation plan
  • Assume additional responsibilities in Global Projects, at the request of the Head of Specialty Line
  • Required experience & competencies

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in Aviation (Re)-insurance underwriting
  • Strong knowledge of the various Aviation insurance products
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills
  • Posseses good management attributes
  • Strategic thinker and able to federate in a complex environment
  • Ability to navigate and succeed in an international organization and to build a strong network internally with all relevant stakeholders, as well as strong client and broker relationships externally
  • Required Education

  • University Degree or similar education
  • Insurance/ Reinsurance qualifications desirable

  • SCOR

    Head of Aviation

    vor 1 Woche


    SCOR Zurich, Schweiz

    Aviation is one of the 7 Reinsurance Specialty Lines of SCOR P&C and the Aviation team has established a strong franchise in the market as a recognized expert in the (Re-)insurance community for decades. We are recruiting the underwriting department team leader who will be respon ...

  • SCOR Services Switzerland AG

    Head of Aviation

    vor 1 Woche


    SCOR Services Switzerland AG Zurich, Switzerland, Schweiz Ganztags

    The role is to lead the Reinsurance Specialty Line (SL) Aviation underwriting department, consisting of 3 senior underwriters writing business on worldwide basis. Aviation is one of the 7 Reinsurance Specialty Lines that represents around 1/3rd of SCOR P&C Reinsurance business. U ...


  • Jet Aviation AG Zurich, Schweiz

    The Customer Service Ambassador is dedicated to support the FBO's 5-star customer service provided to our customers, visitors, and business acquaintances by performing the following duties · - Description/Tasks: · Main Responsibilities: · - Welcome - Meet & Greet the Customers (P ...


  • Hawker Pacific Zurich, Schweiz

    Summary: · Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form. From one hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to some 4,000 employees, and some 50 locations worldwide. Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Charter, Completions, Defence, FBO, Fixed and Rotary Wing Main ...

  • Flughafen Zürich AG

    Airport Manager

    vor 1 Woche


    Flughafen Zürich AG Zurich, Schweiz

    **Aviation**: · Als Airport Manager bei der Airport Authority bist du stets am Puls des internationalen Luftverkehrs tätig und arbeitest uniformiert in einem 3-Schichtbetrieb an 365 Tagen im Jahr. Die Airport Authority ist mit weitreichenden Kompetenzen im Bereich der Flughafenop ...


  • Helvetia Versicherungen Zurich, Schweiz

    (Deputy) Head of Pricing Specialty Lines (all gender), Full-Time or Part-Time · Basle / Zurich · With work experience · 50% - 100% · Here, you can scale new heights: in Switzerland and on the international market, Helvetia Specialty Lines offers tailor-made insurance cover for tr ...

  • SR Technics

    Manager Material

    vor 4 Tagen


    SR Technics Zurich, Schweiz

    Your tasks · - Lead a team of 15 employees whilst reporting to the Head of Planning and Logistics · - Guarantee quality of workmanship in accordance with all applicable SRT and Airworthiness Authorities rules and regulations at all times · - Plan engine shop visits and material d ...


  • dnata Switzerland Zurich, Schweiz

    **Key Account Manager/Duty Station Manager| (80%)**: · dnata is an international provider of ground handling services present in 131 airports across 84 countries with its head office in Dubai. dnata Switzerland AG has been providing ground handling services at the international a ...

  • Kuehne+Nagel

    Intern Air Logistics

    vor 2 Tagen


    Kuehne+Nagel Schindellegi, Schweiz

    Are you thinking about improving your career development and your professional growth? We invite you to join Kuehne+Nagel, one of the most successful international logistics organizations. · - ** Your Role **:Experience working in one of the world's leading logistics companies, f ...


  • Kuehne+Nagel Schindellegi, Schweiz

    Are you thinking about improving your career development and your professional growth? We invite you to join Kuehne+Nagel, one of the most successful international logistics organizations. · - ** Your Role **:Experience working in one of the world's leading logistics companies, f ...

  • Pilatus Aircraft Ltd

    Legal Counsel

    vor 3 Tagen


    Pilatus Aircraft Ltd Stans, Schweiz

    Fly with us into the future and become part of the team at one of the most innovative aircraft manufacturers in the world. · - What you do · - Handle legal issues and legal projects as assigned by the Head of Legal/Deputy General Counsel · - Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating d ...


  • Swissport International AG Zürich, Schweiz Ganztags

    Business Partner Workforce-Management Switzerland · Unbefristet - Vollzeit · Zürich, CH · In 2023, Swissport International AG provided best-in-class airport ground services for some 232 million airline passengers (2022: 186 million) and handled roughly 4.7 million tons of air fr ...

  • Page Executive

    Head of IS

    vor 1 Woche


    Page Executive Zürich, Schweiz Ganztags

    About Our Client Our client is an international SME, SIX listed company, based in Zurich (HQ) which manufactures key electronic components, serving a wide range of industries (defense, aviation, industry, technology, etc.). · The role could be based either in greater Zurich area ...

  • Swiss Re

    Underwriter Credit

    vor 1 Woche


    Swiss Re Zurich, Schweiz

    Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office two to three days per week on average. · About the Role · We are seeking a highly motivated and result oriented Underwriter to join the North American Credit & Surety Underwriting team in ...

  • Swiss Re AG

    Underwriter Credit

    vor 2 Wochen


    Swiss Re AG Zurich, Schweiz Ganztags

    Location: · Zurich, Zurich, CH · Underwriter Credit & Surety (Hybrid - m/f/x/d) · Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office two to three days per week on average. · About the Role · We are seeking a highly motivated and result o ...

  • Swiss Re AG

    Underwriter Credit

    vor 4 Tagen


    Swiss Re AG Zurich, Schweiz Ganztags

    Location: · Zurich, Zurich, CH · Underwriter Credit & Surety (Hybrid - m/f/x/d) · Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office two to three days per week on average. · About the Role · We are seeking a highly motivated and result o ...

  • Swiss Re AG

    Underwriter Credit

    vor 1 Woche


    Swiss Re AG Zurich, Schweiz Ganztags

    Location: · Zurich, Zurich, CH · Underwriter Credit & Surety (Hybrid - m/f/x/d) · Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office two to three days per week on average. · About the Role · We are seeking a highly motivated and result o ...

  • Swiss Re AG

    Underwriter Credit

    vor 2 Wochen


    Swiss Re AG Zurich, Schweiz Ganztags

    Location: · Zurich, Zurich, CH · Underwriter Credit & Surety (Hybrid - m/f/x/d) · Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office two to three days per week on average. · About the Role · We are seeking a highly motivated and result o ...


  • Swissport International AG Glattbrugg, Schweiz

    To complete our Resource Management Competence Center Team, we are looking for a motivated · BUSINESS PARTNER WORKFORCE-MANAGEMENT SWITZERLAND WORKLOAD | 100% · LOCATION | OPFIKON / GLATTBRUGG WITH POSSIBILITY OF HOME OFFICE · Your Responsabilities: · Acting as the interface bet ...


  • Lufthansa Systems FlightNav AG Glattbrugg, Schweiz Ganztags

    Head of Lido Engineering (m/f/divers) · We at Lido strive for "building integrated solutions that airlines use to run safer missions at lower cost". Together with our global customer base we build flight planning and navigation solutions commercial airlines use to manage their da ...