<li>Take over the operational management of defined insurance areas and ensure efficient portfolio management.&nbsp;</li>

Workload: 80-100%

Start as a Senior Insurance Manager and gradually grow into the role of Head of Insurance. You will organize the succession in an orderly manner: initially, you take on central tasks, later – in coordination with the current Head of Insurance – the overall responsibility for the insurance in-house broking and the third-party customer portfolio of Axpo.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Take over the operational management of defined insurance areas and ensure efficient portfolio management. 
• Collaborate with group companies, third-party customers, insurers, and brokers. Build solid knowledge about Axpo and the energy industry through risk inspections, etc.
• Lead tenders, negotiations, and placements of national and international programs. Support group companies and third-party customers on insurance matters. Contribute to the further development of the insurance management concept.
• Support in complex claims cases. Assist in enforcing contractual claims and developing prevention measures based on claims experience.
• Take over the overall responsibility for leading the Insurance department as a profit center in the medium term. Ensure an optimal service level and compliance with legal requirements.
• Gradually take over the leadership of a small team of four employees. Coach and develop the employees. Conduct status assessments. Ensure succession planning.
• Represent Axpo's interests in the industry associations VIB and SIRM. Establish exchange with insurance managers of other companies.

Profile & Requirements

• Commercial, business administration, or legal education. Excellent insurance technical expertise required.
• Several years of experience as an (in-house) broker or in the insurance industry, preferably in underwriting corporate business. Experience in liability, machinery, or property insurance sectors.
• Professional and personal requirements demanded by FINMA. Recognized training qualification for registration as an independent insurance intermediary. Impeccable reputation required.
• Entrepreneurial and customer-oriented thinking and acting. High degree of personal responsibility, independence, and teamwork. Composure and reliability. Sales flair and negotiation skills.
• Successful leadership experience and willingness to gradually take over the management of the corporate Insurance function.
• Strong IT affinity and confident handling of common tools (e.g., MS 365). Interest in digital solutions in the insurance environment.
• Very good German and English skills.

Benefits:

In our company, we strive for a culture of continuous learning, personal development, and commitment to the community at the national level. We care about providing our employees with the tools and resources they need for their success, and we are confident that you will enjoy being part of our team!

• Flexible Working Hours
  Enjoy flexible working hours and the possibility to work up to 50% remotely – for the perfect balance between work and private life. 

• Generous Pension Plan
  We cover 60% of the contributions for your pension plan – for a secure future. 

• Health Comes First
  100% continued salary payment in case of illness or accident and access to an exclusive mental health platform with five free sessions with a psychologist. 

• Parental Leave
  16 weeks maternity leave (100% continued salary) and 10 days paternity leave (100% continued salary) to spend valuable time with your family. 

• Support for Your Family
  Up to 20% reimbursement of childcare costs (max. CHF 4,800 per year).

• Exclusive Discounts
  Attractive discounts on fuel, insurance, and mobile services with partner companies such as Shell, Avia, Sunrise, and Swisscom.

• Public Transport
  With a free half-fare travelcard (max. CHF 190), you can travel cheaply from A to B.
  

At the Axpo Group, we are committed to a culture of non-discrimination, tolerance, and inclusion. As an employer who lives equal opportunities, we welcome applications regardless of ethnic origin, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, as well as socio-economic, cultural, and religious background. We commit to a respectful and inclusive recruitment process and a discrimination-free working environment for all.