About the Role
Head of Australia & New Zealand, responsible for end‐to‐end accountability for a large and strategically critical part of Swiss Re's global P&C Re portfolio. Own performance, strategic direction and execution across the ANZ markets, leading an organisation where direct reports have authority over pricing, underwriting, claims and portfolio outcomes. Member of the P&C Re Management Team, reporting to the CEO P&C Re. Formal regulatory responsibilities include acting as Branch Manager of Swiss Re Asia Pte. Ltd., Australia Branch, and Managing Director of Swiss Re Life & Health Australia Ltd.
Key Responsibilities
* Hold full accountability for top‐ and bottom‐line performance across new and in‐force business, delivering sustainable results across underwriting cycles.
* Define and execute a differentiated market strategy, positioning Swiss Re as the reinsurance partner of choice across ANZ.
* Strengthen the client franchise through disciplined execution, responsive commercial engagement and consistent delivery against strategic priorities.
* Act as a market and thought leader, shaping industry dialogue and reinforcing Swiss Re's external positioning.
* Hold ultimate accountability for pricing, underwriting and claims outcomes across ANZ.
* Lead and develop the ANZ Management Team, setting clear expectations and fostering a high‐performance, accountable and collaborative culture.
* Serve as a member of the Location Management Team, representing the P&C Re team and ensuring location strategy, culture and engagement are optimised.
* Build succession depth and bench strength through deliberate leadership development and active talent stewardship.
* Hold overall accountability for operational effectiveness and risk management across assigned locations.
* Ensure compliance with regulatory, governance and branch framework requirements, including FAR accountability.
* Maintain strong oversight across functions end‐to‐end while driving continuous improvement and simplification.
* Position Swiss Re as a credible and trusted counterpart to regulators and government bodies.
* Engage constructively on regulatory topics, contributing to policy discussions where appropriate.
* Represent Swiss Re in industry associations and key external forums.
* Serve as Executive Director of the L&H subsidiary Board and the two local P&C Re & Corso Advisory Boards.
* Note: Appointment is subject to a fit and proper assessment.
About You
* Executive leadership experience within P&C Re, with a proven track record of setting market and portfolio direction and delivering sustainable performance across underwriting cycles.
* Strong commercial and market leadership capability, demonstrated through shaping market strategy, originating material opportunities and strengthening relationships with key brokers and clients.
* Sound underwriting and portfolio judgement, with the authority to balance growth, capital efficiency and risk discipline — and the confidence to intervene decisively where outcomes are at risk.
* Executive presence and stakeholder influence, enabling effective engagement with C‐suite clients, brokers, regulators and senior internal stakeholders, including within an ExCo‐level environment.
* Proven ability to lead leaders and large, diverse organisations, building high‐performing teams across geographies and embedding a strong performance culture.
Additional nice to haves
* Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset, combining long‐term market vision with disciplined execution and a clear focus on value creation.
* Strong cross‐functional and international perspective, with experience navigating complex regulatory and cultural environments across the Asia‐Pacific region.
* Highly developed judgement and decision‐making capability, including the confidence to manage complex trade‐offs and take ownership for outcomes in ambiguous or high‐stakes situations.
* Familiarity with Australian regulatory frameworks, including APRA requirements and FAR (Financial Accountability Regime) obligations.
* Experience engaging with government bodies, industry associations and external forums at a senior representative level.
We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
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