Job opportunity

Claims Manager / Claims Manageress

Philip Jung Consulting Zürich January 26, 2026

Claims Manager Opportunity

Our client, an innovative insurance coverholder specializing in Energy and Property, is seeking a qualified Claims Manager to join their dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

The Claims Manager will be responsible for a range of tasks, including but not limited to:

  • Receiving and acknowledging notifications
  • Managing claims, which includes market participation, communication with loss adjusters, assessing information from loss adjusters and experts, reserve setting, and settlement agreements
  • Liaising with the underwriting team regarding underwriting and feedback from claims experience
  • Preparing monthly bordereaux and submitting them to Underwriters
  • Distributing claims funds to insured parties (typically through brokers)
  • Coordinating with supporting Underwriters on large claims

Additional Responsibilities

In addition to regular claims management tasks, the Claims Manager will also undertake ad-hoc responsibilities such as:

  • Delivering presentations to existing and prospective supporting capacity providers
  • Responding to specific queries from carriers and brokers
  • Preparing for and participating in Underwriter-instructed audits
  • Contributing to the development, implementation, and maintenance of a new Information Management System

Team Expectations

As a smaller organization, our client values flexibility among team members, encouraging them to take on tasks outside their primary roles when capacity allows.

Required Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the Claims Manager position should possess the following qualifications:

  • Approximately 5 years of claims management experience in a technical field
  • Proficiency in Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Strong attention to detail
  • A team-oriented mindset
  • Effective communication skills and willingness to engage with others
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken; proficiency in German is an advantage. The following abilities are important:
    • Comprehension and evaluation of complex loss adjuster and technical reports
    • The ability to articulate our clients' positions effectively (both orally and in writing) regarding coverage

Application Process

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Work locationZürich, Switzerland

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