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Zurich Insurance

Global insurer providing property, casualty, life

Local Head of Multinational

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Full-timeParis, France

About the Job

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience managing, mobilizing, and developing diverse teams in multicultural, matrixed environments.
  • Strong strategic and operational leadership, with the ability to translate strategy into concrete action plans and ensure rigorous execution.
  • Strong communication, influence, and negotiation skills, including the ability to manage senior stakeholders.
  • Customer orientation and the ability to communicate service strengths and market differentiators.
  • Ability to lead transformations, operate in complex and uncertain environments, and strengthen team agility through change.
  • Understanding of commercial and financial matters, including portfolio management, budgets, costs, and performance.
  • Ability to make data-based decisions, with proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and service-performance management.
  • Collaborative, empowering, results-oriented leadership style.
  • In-depth knowledge of commercial insurance, international program structures, and cross-border risk-management solutions, including master and local policies, international networks, reinsurance, and captives.
  • Knowledge of regulatory matters, licensing requirements, taxation, and compliance applicable to multinational programs at international, regional, and local levels.
  • Knowledge of the General Data Protection Regulation and other data-protection requirements applicable to insurance activities.
  • Strong understanding of multinational-program management processes and operational issues, including policy issuance, premium allocation, claims coordination, and program governance.
  • Knowledge of underwriting principles for multinational programs and ability to align service delivery with underwriting direction and strategy.
  • Knowledge of policy-administration systems, data management and quality, and digital service tools for external partners and clients.
  • At least 10 years of experience in insurance or financial services, including demonstrated operations leadership and market-facing leadership experience.
  • In-depth insurance-sector experience and strong knowledge of commercial insurance lines and multinational programs.
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex insurance operations, ideally across multiple jurisdictions or international environments.
  • Demonstrated experience in team management, change management, and cross-functional collaboration in an international environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong, lasting relationships with strategic clients, brokers, and key internal stakeholders.
  • Experience leading risk-management, compliance, and governance frameworks in complex environments.
  • Fluent French and English.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all Multinational activities and results in France, with clear accountability for service quality, operational excellence, and customer experience.
  • Actively manage the service portfolio and guide decisions using Zurich guidelines, team data, operational data, and performance indicators.
  • Ensure consistent international service standards throughout the customer journey while adapting them to the French market and local regulatory requirements.
  • Lead the team in continuously improving process efficiency, service quality, and operational performance.
  • Develop a culture of continuous improvement, execution excellence, and exceptional customer experience.
  • Design and implement innovative service solutions that simplify operational processes and address the evolving needs of clients and brokers.
  • Lead local transformation initiatives in line with the global Multinational business vision and transformation roadmap.
  • Mobilize and support teams through change, encouraging adoption of new working methods and increased use of digital solutions.
  • Use technology, data, and service tools to improve quality and operational efficiency, strengthen data quality, and encourage solution adoption by brokers and clients.
  • Build trusted relationships with clients, brokers, and internal stakeholders.
  • Foster collaboration across functions, countries, and regions, establishing shared accountability for results and customer satisfaction.
  • Influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders to resolve complex issues and contribute to Zurich’s overall success.
  • Promote Zurich’s value proposition and service differentiators in the Multinational segment to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Work closely with Underwriting and Distribution teams to position Zurich’s Multinational expertise and capabilities in the market.
  • Define and implement service strategies to retain existing clients, support new-business acquisition, and strengthen Zurich’s market position.
  • Set clear direction, priorities, and accountabilities, remove obstacles, and empower teams to deliver excellent service.
  • Develop an inclusive, collaborative, performance-oriented culture founded on employee development, continuous improvement, and collective success.
  • Support and develop team members, strengthen their skills, and contribute to succession and resource planning.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable local and international regulatory requirements, Zurich policies, governance standards, and internal controls.
  • Provide effective oversight of operational risks, service governance, data protection, and control frameworks related to Multinational programs.
  • Promote rigorous decision-making and ensure appropriate escalation of issues.

About the Company

Zurich Insurance

Global insurer providing property, casualty, life

Zurich Insurance Group provides global multi-line insurance for individuals, families, small and mid-sized businesses, public entities, and multinational corporations in more than 200 countries. Its Property & Casualty arm covers personal lines like car and home, plus a wide range of commercial coverages (property, casualty, motor fleet, marine, construction, energy, financial lines, international programs); its Life business offers protection, savings, retirement, and unit-linked products. The Farmers Group manages Farmers Exchanges in the United States. The company also provides risk engineering and prevention services to help customers reduce risk and build climate resilience, with products sold through agents, brokers, bank partners, and direct channels. Its goal is to provide financial protection and risk management solutions that help customers manage uncertainty and build resilience over the long term.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Zurich, Switzerland
Founded
1872

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