Head of Corporate Life & Pensions 80-100%

Zurich Insurance Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance firm in London is seeking a visionary leader to head their Corporate Life & Pensions business. This role involves full accountability for P&L, driving profitable growth, and developing innovative customer propositions globally. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the Life Insurance sector, particularly in Employee Benefits, and possess exceptional leadership skills. Enjoy a hybrid working model with opportunities for flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the Life Insurance sector, specifically Employee Benefits.
• Demonstrated success in driving profitable business growth and managing P&L responsibilities.
• Strong ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders across a global organization.
• Experience in setting long-term plans to achieve sustainable profitability.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Full P&L and Balance Sheet accountability for key businesses.
• Drive profitable growth across Zurich’s CLP business globally.
• Develop and deploy global propositions and solutions into local markets.
• Manage relationships with strategic partner Consultants and Brokers.
• Drive thought leadership in Employee Benefits.

Skills

Extensive experience in the Life Insurance sector

Demonstrated success in driving profitable business growth

Strong collaboration skills

Experience in setting long-term plans and strategy

Exceptional leadership skills

Job description

Zurich Group is establishing a new Global Life, Health and Bank Distribution Unit to better serve our customers’ evolving needs for protection, savings, retirement, and health. This new unit will focus on building capabilities, delivering timely product innovation, harnessing the value of customer data, and forging new distribution partnerships. It’s a unique opportunity to join Zurich as we shape the future of our global life and pensions business—driving impactful change and creating brighter outcomes for customers globally.

We are seeking a visionary leader to head our Corporate Life & Pensions business globally. Reporting to the CEO of Life Protection, you will be accountable for end-to-end P&L and balance sheet performance across key business areas, alongside a wider responsibility to drive growth with our domestic businesses globally. The focus will be on delivering profitable, sustainable growth through innovative customer propositions and excellence in distribution management.

What you will do

• Full end to end P&L and Balance Sheet accountability for key businesses in Zurich’s global portfolio with objective to drive profitable, sustainable growth through leading customer propositions and excellence in distribution management:
  • ZGEBS – top 3 Global Employee Benefits business
  • International Markets business written out of Isle of Man with leading positions in key markets
  • Zurich Eurolife (Luxembourg), leading provider of Employee Benefits solutions into Germany
• Drive profitable growth across Zurich’s wider CLP business globally working with local business units
• Develop and deploy global propositions, solutions and tools into local markets in engagement with local businesses
• Manage and nurture global relationships with strategic partner Employee Benefits Consultants and Brokers to drive positive customer outcomes and growth
• Oversee relationships with global strategic relationship customers, working closely with Zurich’s Commercial Insurance team
• Drive thought leadership in Employee Benefits to grow and reinforce Zurich’s position as a global leader in this field
• Develop enhanced skills and capabilities in Employee Benefits for Zurich globally

What you bring

• Extensive experience in the Life Insurance sector, specifically Employee Benefits
• Demonstrated success in driving profitable business growth and managing significant P&L responsibilities
• Strong ability to collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders across a global organisation
• Experience in setting long-term plans, strategy, and policy to achieve sustainable profitability and growth at country and segment level
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with the ability to build and lead high-performing teams.

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.

Why 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 are an equal opportunity employer who knows that each employee is unique - that’s what makes our team so great!

Join us as we constantly explore new ways to protect our customers and the planet.

• Location(s): CH - Zürich, UK - London
• Remote working: Hybrid
• Schedule: Full Time
• Recruiter name: Mélina Carnal