Managing Director Life and Health Continental Europe and Latin America

Managing Director Life and Health Continental Europe and Latin America

Reference Number: 2137

Contract Type: Regular

Working Time: Full-Time

Hannover Re - more than 3,500 employees at locations all over the world. Our strength? Connecting Power: We rely on each other. As a reinsurer, we protect customers in the event of a claim. This requires customised, innovative solutions. Solutions that worked yesterday may be outdated tomorrow. We challenge ourselves and continuously optimise our services, advice and products. All this makes us one of the leading and most profitable reinsurance groups in the world and a reliable employer.

Let's connect: If you want to experience how things are done in the L&H Northern and Central Europe team in Hannover / Germany, join us on a permanent basis commencing in 2025 as a Managing Director Life and Health Continental Europe and Latin America.

Your primary responsibility is to lead Hannover Re L&H teams in Hannover, Milan, Madrid and Mexico with strategic vision and expertise. In doing so, you will position Hannover Re to maximise the profit potential from these markets and fully benefit from the growth potential across these exciting regions.

You can look forward to

• Leading the teams to achieve high engagement and performance at all levels
• Working with the L&H teams in Hannover and the local offices to develop and implement a L&H strategy for each market, in alignment with the group strategy and the global L&H strategy
• Ensuring the development, pricing, onboarding and management of L&H business in Continental Europe and Latin America with a focus on sustainable profits
• Creating and maintaining an environment of respect and trust across the regions
• Ensuring excellent collaboration with the various group functions in the Hannover office and with other Hannover Re offices where necessary
• Building and maintaining trustful relationships with local regulatory bodies, the external auditors and other stakeholders

You come equipped with

• At least 10 years Life & Health experience in senior industry roles including significant experience in reinsurance underwriting and marketing
• Excellent leadership skills proven in senior managerial roles as well as a proven track record of developing and motivating high performing teams
• A strong ability to define a strategy and vision, and to empower and guide others to achieve common goals
• A strong knowledge of global and local trends that will impact the markets in Continental Europe and Latin America
• Experience in harnessing the power of data and technology to innovate and drive positive change
• Excellent English and Spanish language skills and strong communication skills across all stakeholder groups

We offer you

• Flexibility: A hybrid work model with flexible working hours and 30 days of annual leave
• Work Abroad: Up to 20 days a year within the EU Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland
• Financial Benefits: Superior company pension scheme by industry standards as well as employee shares at favorable conditions
• Worry-free Relocation: Wrap-around (financial) support for your accommodation search and relocation to Hannover
• Lifelong Learning: Innovative executive programmes, individual coaching, integrated 360-degree feedback, targeted opportunities for further professional development, extensive range of e-learning activities
• Healthy Work Environment: Cooperation with the fitness studio Daily Fitness (also for family members), ergonomic workstations, outstanding canteen with rich selection of regional dishes ranging from vegan to hearty made with organic ingredients, access to an external, individual medical check-up
• Individual Family Support: Company daycare facility and free, anonymous counselling on personal, professional and psychological matters
• Mobility: Ease of mobility with a free pass on local public transport (Deutschlandticket), bicycle leasing (JobRad), free parking and electric charging stations for cars and bikes
• Connecting Power: Together we enjoy parties, team events and internal networking activities

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