Job Description

Are you passionate about contributing to sustainability and protecting communities from natural and environmental risks?

Our Reinsurance Center of Excellence specializes in underwriting parametric insurance solutions. With our mandate, we deliver innovative parametric offerings to Zurich country organizations and ensure our customers around the globe are well protected against weather events and natural disasters. As our business continues to expand and parametric solutions become increasingly important for both our customers and Zurich, we are looking for a dedicated individual who will make a meaningful impact within our team.

Do you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working with colleagues across departments? If so, you will feel right at home in our supportive and collegial team!

Find out here why Zurich Switzerland is among the "Top 3" companies in Switzerland. Become a part of it and apply as Parametric Underwriter Reinsurance.

What you will do

• You underwrite parametric insurance solutions for weather and natural catastrophe risks
• You build and manage strong relationships with internal and external clients and partners
• You initiate and support business generation through Zurich country organizations, partners, and the open reinsurance market
• You work collaboratively as part of the team to manage our global parametric portfolio
• You co-create innovative parametric insurance products in partnership with clients and partners

What you bring

• University degree in natural sciences or equivalent practical experience
• Underwriting experience, ideally with a focus on parametric insurance
• Enthusiasm for customer interaction; business development experience in insurance or reinsurance is an advantage
• Strong analytical skills; programming knowledge is a plus
• Fluent in German and English; Spanish is a plus

Your contact

Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant: Philippe Frutiger (+41 44 628 32 20)

Additional Information

Full time or part time: 70 – 100%

Work location: Zurich, Oerlikon

Travel requirement: up to 10%

Hybrid work: up to 40%

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We look forward to receiving your online application - even without a cover letter.

You are welcome to convince us of your motivation in a personal meeting.

Who we are

Zurich is a strong brand - more than 1.4 million Swiss customers place their trust in our products and services. Our 53,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, helping our customers in 210 countries and territories to understand and protect themselves from risk. In order to deliver our services, we offer our employees flexible working models and interesting opportunities for further training & development. As a Zurich employee you benefit from a multitude of advantages as well as a strong culture, characterized by acceptance, diversity and team spirit.

At Zurich, we foster a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our purpose and values are designed to protect, inspire confidence and help our employees reach their full potential. We value and defend what is right and promote opportunities for equity among our professionals, regardless of gender, disability, LGBTQ +, race, ethnicity, generations, belief, etc. Our talent acquisition and hiring processes respect this commitment daily. Join Zurich and be part of this culture.

Why has Zurich been successful for over 150 years? Have a look and become a part of it.

Information for recruitment agencies

Zurich accepts no applications from recruitment agencies for this position. We therefore request that recruitment agencies do not submit any candidate documents neither via our employees nor through our online career portal. We refuse any responsibility for unsolicited applications as well as any associated fees. Thank you for your understanding.