Swiss Re seeks a Senior L&H Client Manager & Actuary in Zürich to lead the Italian Life & Health reinsurance portfolio, blending actuarial expertise with commercial strategy and client management.
This position combines deep actuarial knowledge with commercial leadership to shape the future of Life & Health reinsurance in Italy. The role holder will directly influence client support across pricing, product design, and capital optimisation while managing the end-to-end performance of the Italian client portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full lifecycle of client relationships
- Act as the primary liaison for Life & Health clients operating in Italy
- Create and implement strategies to drive business growth
- Spot and execute opportunities for both current and potential clients
- Lead pricing efforts and assess profitability
- Price life reinsurance treaties and evaluate their financial performance
- Track portfolio results
- Review emerging claims data and guide portfolio outcomes
- Foster long-term, trusted partnerships with clients
- Handle client interactions comprehensively
- Supervise the financial health of active portfolios
- Increase market visibility
Requirements
- At least a decade of experience within the Italian Life & Health (re)insurance sector
- Robust actuarial credentials, such as the Ordine Nazionale degli Attuari or an equivalent certification
- Practical background in pricing and developing new products
- Fluent command of both Italian and English for written and verbal communication
- Demonstrated success in client-facing or commercially responsible positions within insurance or reinsurance
- Comprehensive knowledge of local GAAP/IFRS standards and regulatory environments, including Solvency II and IVASS guidelines
Nice to have
- Proven track record of thriving in matrix or cross-functional settings
- Active and established professional network within the Italian Life & Health insurance market
- Experience sharing expertise as a speaker at industry conferences or events
- Background in structuring or assessing reinsurance deals and solutions outside standard treaty business
What the company offers
- Annual base salary ranging from 132,000 CHF to 198,000 CHF for a full-time position
- Opportunity to earn an attractive performance-based annual bonus alongside other rewards
- Hybrid work arrangement requiring office presence at least three days per week
About the company
Swiss Re fosters a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly collaborative environment dedicated to delivering outstanding results. The culture is defined by analytical excellence, professional exchange, and strong team spirit, while encouraging inclusive and flexible practices that allow employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
- Dynamic and highly motivated team committed to delivering outstanding results
- Fast-paced, highly collaborative, and intellectually stimulating environment
- Characterised by analytical excellence, professional exchange, and a strong team spirit
- Inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking
- Inclusive and flexible environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work
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