Head of Commercial Claims, Europe

Munich Re; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary specialty insurance provider is seeking a Head of Commercial Claims for Europe to oversee the scaling of claims operations across multiple countries. This role involves building claims capabilities, ensuring compliance, and leading diverse teams in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates should possess extensive experience in claims management, regulatory compliance, and effective leadership skills. Proficiency in English is required; Spanish is preferred. This position offers opportunities for significant impact in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior leadership experience in claims within a growing primary insurer.
• Strong background in multi-line commercial claims including casualty, property, and specialty.
• Proven success in scaling claims functions across multiple countries.

Responsibilities

• Lead claims handling for specialty lines across Europe.
• Develop claims processes and ensure compliance with local regulations.
• Manage relationships with TPAs and vendors.

Skills

Claims Management

Regulatory Compliance

Leadership

Fluent English

Fluent Spanish

Communication

Education

University Degree

Job description

About us

At Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets (MRS-GM), it is our ambition to become the leading Primary Specialty Insurance provider, underpinnedby an effective and adaptablestrategy,superior products and industry leaders working in a supportive environmentto achieve this.

At the heart of our success is a strong culture where people are encouraged to be present, bold and curious, allowing them to achieve their individual goals.

The Head of Commercial Claims – Europe is a vital part of the MRSGM Claims Leadership team and will help build Claims capabilities in new markets and adapt for its rapidly growing business. The Head of Commercial Claims – Europe will be responsible for leading, building, and scaling the company’s European claims offerings across Spain, Ireland, and Germany, and other countries within Europe as the business grows.

Initially, the role will involve identifying, prioritising and setting up core operations by working closely across functions for seamless end-to-end processes. This role will also assist with building and onboarding strategic partners, defining local claims governance and compliance processes, and contribute to the development of systems and tools, while also simultaneously establishing local teams to help the business scale in the European markets.

The Head of Commercial Claims– Europe will also oversee claims handling and many related multi-dimensional functions that are required as part of a growing claims department. Over time, the position will evolve into a regional leadership role with oversight of multiple country claims teams and operational governance. This role also collaborates with many key stakeholders and executives, including from Underwriting, IT, Finance, HR, and Legal.

Responsibilities:

Claims Management & Oversight

• Directly handle a variety of specialty lines and P&C complex claims in Spain, Ireland and Germany during build-out phase.
• Ensure claims best practices are defined, adhered to and updated for their local markets.
• Oversee claims managed by TPAs underwritten in multiple European countries, ensuring adherence to all local regulations and SLAs.
• Present and communicate with executive and senior leadership across Claims, Underwriting, and other Departments regarding claims, trends, and operational performance.
• Develop people strategy in local markets to ensure all business needs are met.
• Build, train and lead claims teams of adjusters to adapt in high-growth environment.
• Establish a culture of technical excellence, customer service, and regulatory compliance.

Operations & Governance

• Develop and implement claims processes, MI reporting, and reserving controls across Europe.
• Partner with central/global claims operations to ensure consistency and data accuracy.
• Establish performance frameworks for TPAs and vendors, including audits and escalation protocols.

Regulatory & Market Engagement

• Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the European claims leader with regulators, brokers, and other stakeholders as required.
• Work closely with Underwriting, Distribution, and Finance to align claims strategy with business goals.

Strategic Growth & Integration

• Provide input into European Underwriting strategy from a claims perspective.
• Align claims handling practices across European markets within MRS GM standards.
• Support integration of new products, lines of business, and distribution channels into claims workflows

Knowledge and Skills

• Extensive Claims Senior Leadership experience with a growing primary insurer.
• Strong technical background in multi-line commercial claims (casualty, property and specialty).
• Demonstrated success in building or scaling claims functions across multiple countries and in matrixed structures.
• Proven experience managing TPAs and vendors, with measurable improvements in performance.
• Familiarity with EU claims regulatory frameworks; direct regulator engagement experience preferred.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with P&C/ Specialty claims operations.
• Strong leadership and people development skills; ability to inspire and manage multicultural teams.
• Exceptional communication skills; credibility with brokers, underwriters, and senior executives.
• Fluent in English required, fluent in Spanish preferred; additional European languages (especially German are a plus).
• Ability to lead through transition with solution-oriented mindset and adaptability and work in a dynamic matrixed environment.
• Collaborative and approachable style to work effectively with a multi-functional teams, multiple departments, and foster an environment of shared responsibility and accountability.
• University Degree and/or relevant professional qualifications.

If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with everything outlined, or you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the candidate we are looking for!

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Munich Re, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion foster innovation and resilience and enable us to act braver and better. Embracing the power of DEI is at the core of who we are. We recognise diversity can be multi-dimensional, intersectional, and complex, so we want to build a diverse workforce that includes a wide range of racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender identities; economic and geographic backgrounds; physical abilities; ages; life, school, and career experiences; and political, religious, and personal beliefs. Additionally, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive work environment where this diversity is celebrated, valued, and has equitable opportunities to succeed.

All candidates in consideration for any role can request a reasonable adjustment at any point in our recruitment process. You can request an adjustment by speaking to your Talent Acquisition contact.

Learning and innovating today, striving for sustainable societies and business tomorrow

At Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets our approach to ESG is underpinned by our desire to seize business opportunities and to nurture a stimulating and inclusive work environment. Our ESG strategy aims to deliver holistic impacts across environmental, social and governance topics including supporting a number of local initiatives within our community and offering volunteering opportunities for colleagues.