Lead Fronting Manager (Germany & Austria) and Strategic Business Initiatives for Captives 80-100%

Are you ready to step in a high-impact role that combines strategic influence with front-line business delivery?


Zurich Captives is seeking an outstanding professional to join our global team as Lead Fronting Manager for Germany and Austria, while also serving as Strategic Business Partner to the Group Head of Captives. This is an opportunity to drive strategy, lead cross board operation and be at the forefront of innovation in the commercial insurance space.


If you bring a strong customer mindset, experience in captive underwriting or (re)insurance markets, and are ready to operate at a senior level in a dynamic international environment – this role is for you.

What you will do

• Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations.
• Lead Fronting Manager for Germany and Austria-region. Serve as key contact for assigned target market. Develop, maintain & collaborate with Line of Business representatives and other business-related needs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents & brokers) in support of business acquisition and retention and work with customers and distributors to determine their insurance related needs and provide solutions.
• Complete detailed opportunity assessment with key distributors to identify growth opportunities.
• Qualify accounts to meet the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
• Make broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose.
• Cross-sell other lines of business to increase the organization's product density with the account.
• Promote the Zurich's products and services to increase penetration with agency plant.
• Strategic Partner to Group Head Captives: facilitating strategic planning, decision-making, and execution across Zurich Captives.  
• Shape the business strategy and transformation agenda of Zurich Captives, ensuring alignment across global markets.
• Lead or support key strategic initiatives, including innovation, growth acceleration, and operational transformation.
• Develop executive-level materials, presentations, and briefing notes for internal and external stakeholders.
• Be the central content hub for the Captive Leadership team, ensuring clarity, continuity, and strategic alignment across all Captive-related activities.
  
  

What You Bring

• A completed university degree in business administration, economics, engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in, project management, strategy consulting, or insurance, ideally with exposure to commercial or captive insurance.
• Demonstrated ability to operate as strategic advisor, working directly with C-level executives and managing cross functional initiatives.
• Strong relevant knowledge of the insurance industry, ideally within one or more functional disciplines, such as underwriting, actuarial, multinational or claims. Previous experience with captive (re)insurance transactions, captive management or holding an insurance market-facing role and comfortable in leading or participating in meetings with customers and brokers/agents/distributors and C-suite will be an added advantage.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills and a solutions and strategic storytelling.
• High degree of independence, initiative and executive presence.
• Full professional proficiency in German and English.
  
  

Why Join Zurich Captives?

At Zurich Captives, you will play a critical role at the intersection of strategy and execution, regional leadership and global collaboration. You’ll join a forward-thinking team with a clear mission to shape the future of alternative risk transfer.
We offer an environment that values vision, integrity, and results—and we’re looking for someone who shares that mindset.

Additional Information

We look forward to receiving your online application. 

At our Quai Zurich Campus, our culture and our people are what set us apart. We thrive on face-to-face interactions that drive collaboration, nurture our unique culture, and amplify our success. Enjoy the best of both worlds with the flexibility to work up to two days remotely per week within Switzerland, allowing you to balance personal commitments while excelling in your career. Please discuss your flexibility needs with us during your interview.

Information for recruitment agencies

Zurich does not accept any applications from recruitment agencies for this position. We refuse any responsibility for unsolicited applications as well as any associated fees.

You are the heart & soul of Zurich! 
 

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right? 

We highly value the experience and know-how of our employees and offer a wide range of opportunities across business areas to encourage you to apply for new opportunities within Zurich when you are ready for your next career step. 

Let’s continue to grow together!

• Location(s):  CH - Zürich 
• Remote working: Hybrid
• Schedule: Full Time
• Recruiter name: Grace Cunningham