Job opportunity

Head of Corporate Life & Pensions / Head of Corporate Life & Pensions

Zurich Insurance Group AG Zürich December 3, 2025

Join Zurich Group's Global Life, Health and Bank Distribution Unit

Zurich Group is establishing a new Global Life, Health and Bank Distribution Unit to better meet our customers' evolving needs for protection, savings, retirement, and health. This initiative focuses on building capabilities, delivering timely product innovations, leveraging 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 worldwide.

Position Overview

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

What You Will Do

  • Maintain full end-to-end P&L and Balance Sheet accountability for key businesses in Zurich's global portfolio, aiming to drive profitable, sustainable growth through leading customer propositions and distribution management excellence.
  • Oversee ZGEBS, one of the top 3 Global Employee Benefits businesses.
  • Manage the International Markets business based out of the Isle of Man, holding leading positions in crucial markets.
  • Steer Zurich Eurolife (Luxembourg), a leading provider of Employee Benefits solutions into Germany.
  • Drive profitable growth across Zurich's wider Corporate Life & Pensions business globally, collaborating with local business units.
  • Develop and deploy global propositions, solutions, and tools into local markets in alignment with local businesses.
  • Manage and nurture global relationships with strategic partner Employee Benefits Consultants and Brokers to foster 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 bolster Zurich's position as a global leader in this domain.
  • Develop enhanced skills and capabilities in Employee Benefits for Zurich globally.

What You Bring

  • Extensive experience in the Life Insurance sector, particularly in Employee Benefits.
  • Demonstrated success in driving profitable business growth while managing significant P&L responsibilities.
  • Strong collaboration skills to engage effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders across a global organization.
  • Experience in setting long-term plans, strategies, and policies to achieve sustainable profitability and growth at both country and segment levels.
  • Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with the capability to build and lead high-performing teams.

Additional Information

We look forward to receiving your online application. Apply online using the form below.

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.

Why Zurich

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We adopt an optimistic perspective by focusing on the positives and consistently asking, "What can go right?"

We are an equal opportunity employer, recognizing that each employee's uniqueness enhances our diverse team. Join us as we explore new ways to protect our customers and the planet.

Location

CH - Zürich, UK - London

Remote Working: Hybrid

Schedule: Full Time

Recruiter Name: Mélina Carnal

Work locationZürich, Switzerland

Application Form

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