Posted:
March 02, 2026
Location:
Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland

Job Description

About the Role

As Head Specialty Reinsurance you are accountable for the underwriting performance, portfolio resilience and the profitable growth of Swiss Re’s global Specialty reinsurance portfolio. You carry a global P&L responsibility and lead the Specialty business across Agriculture, Aviation, Cyber, Engineering & Nuclear, and Marine & Energy, with end-to-end ownership of underwriting strategy, portfolio results and risk governance. The role includes a direct reporting line for the Head Specialty Claims. 

In this senior underwriting leadership role you set direction, hold the pen on underwriting decisions that matter, and translate Swiss Re’s strategy into disciplined execution across regions and lines. You operate as a trusted partner to the P&C Re Executive team, shaping priorities, steering capital and representing Swiss Re externally with clients, brokers and industry bodies. 

Key responsibilities 

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Zürich, Switzerland
Posted: March 02, 2026
Deadline: April 11, 2026