Life & Health Claims Specialist - Nordics & Baltics (m/f/x/d)

Would you like to bring your expertise to a collaborative reinsurance environment? We invite you to join our supportive team where you can contribute to claims strategies across the Nordic and Baltic markets, fostering innovation while cultivating meaningful client relationships.

 

About the Role

 

We're offering an opportunity to become part of an agile claims and underwriting team, providing value-added services to clients within a reinsurance setting. Located in Munich, you would primarily support the Nordics/Baltics region while contributing to initiatives across Continental Europe.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

• Review and consider L&H claims thoughtfully, including complex cases, within delegated authority

• Nurture relationships with clients, serving as a helpful contact for Heads of Underwriting and Claims

• Work together with Client Markets, Underwriting, Actuarial, and Claims Community to suggest portfolio improvements

• Contribute to innovation through new business opportunities and product development

• Participate in client audits and help develop cost-effective claims approaches

• Support data integrity and assist with business reporting processes

• Contribute to strategic projects including Claims Solutions development and learning initiatives

• Share insights through client engagement

• Help identify market trends and opportunities through analysis and client conversations

• Contribute to Swiss Re's NEXT Strategy and transformation goals

 

About the Team

 

You will be part of the Continental Europe North Life & Health XFT Team, collaborating with colleagues across Claims, Underwriting, Technical Accounting, Actuarial Management, and Portfolio Management. The team focuses on creating shareholder value and supporting Swiss Re's L&H balance sheet through thoughtful in-force management and collaborative client partnerships.You will report to the Head of Claims and Underwriting for Nordics/Baltics, Austria and Central and Eastern Europe.

 

About You

 

We're looking for someone who combines some technical knowledge with people skills. You enjoy working in collaborative environments while feeling comfortable contributing to decisions. We welcome various levels of experience and are open to supporting your growth in this role.

 

We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:

 

• Background in business, financial services, law, or a medical discipline

• Some experience in direct insurance or reinsurance claims management for life, long-term care, and disability products in the Nordics/Baltics

• Familiarity with the L&H insurance markets in the Nordics/Baltics

• Knowledge of Icelandic or at least one Nordic language (Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish) and English

• Client relationship skills

 

These are additional nice to haves:

 

• Awareness of other Continental European markets

• Knowledge of additional European languages

• Some experience with training and presentations

• Basic data analysis and problem-solving abilities

• Interest in developing innovative approaches

• Awareness of market dynamics

• Attention to detail balanced with broader thinking

• Appreciation for different cultures and collaborative work

 

Even if you don't check all the boxes above, we encourage you to apply if you're passionate about claims and client relationships. If you consider yourself creative and adaptable with a business perspective, we'd be pleased to hear from you!

 

For Germany, the base salary range for this position is between EUR 70,000 and EUR 116,000 (for a full-time role). The specific salary offered considers the requirements of the role and your background including education, qualifications, and experience.

 

In addition to your base salary, Swiss Re offers a performance-based variable component to recognize your contributions. You'll also enjoy a variety of global and location-specific benefits.

 

Eligibility may vary depending on Swiss Re policies and your employment agreement.

 

About Swiss Re

 

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

 

 

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