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Deputy Head of Claims DACH(m/w/x)
Leading the DACH Claims function for a global insurance holding company, managing end-to-end claims journey and driving performance. Senior leadership experience with deep technical knowledge and a legal background required. Modern office environment, additional local benefits.
Requirements
- Senior leadership experience in Claims
- Deep technical knowledge across multiple lines of business, ideally including liability and financial lines
- Track record of leading large Claims operations across multiple jurisdictions
- Legal background
- Understanding of regulatory environments within DACH region
- Experience driving organizational change, including digital and operational change
- Collaborator management skills, influencing at executive level
- Broker and client relationship management experience
- Commercial approach balancing customer outcomes and profitability
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Fluency in German and English essential
- Positive attitude and collaborative work ethic
- Legal right to live and work in Germany
Tasks
- Lead and develop the DACH Claims function
- Drive a high-performance, collaborative culture
- Manage the end-to-end Claims journey
- Ensure excellent service delivery and technical accuracy
- Deliver strong financial and operational performance
- Control indemnity and manage expenses
- Build trusted relationships with brokers and clients
- Collaborate with Underwriting and Actuarial teams
- Provide claims insights for pricing and portfolio strategy
- Ensure claims reporting and critical metric controls
- Drive continuous improvement and transformation
- Implement digitalisation and process optimisation
- Ensure compliance with local regulatory frameworks
- Represent Claims in the DACH leadership team
- Align with Markel’s wider organization
- Shape and drive the regional Claims strategy
- Leverage digital tools and data insights
- Enhance efficiency, consistency, and service quality
Work Experience
- approx. 4 - 6 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- German – Native
- English – Native
Benefits
Competitive Pay
- Competitive package
Additional Allowances
- Additional local benefits
Modern Office
- Modern office environment
Other Benefits
- Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
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Deputy Head of Claims DACH(m/w/x)
Leading the DACH Claims function for a global insurance holding company, managing end-to-end claims journey and driving performance. Senior leadership experience with deep technical knowledge and a legal background required. Modern office environment, additional local benefits.
Requirements
- Senior leadership experience in Claims
- Deep technical knowledge across multiple lines of business, ideally including liability and financial lines
- Track record of leading large Claims operations across multiple jurisdictions
- Legal background
- Understanding of regulatory environments within DACH region
- Experience driving organizational change, including digital and operational change
- Collaborator management skills, influencing at executive level
- Broker and client relationship management experience
- Commercial approach balancing customer outcomes and profitability
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Fluency in German and English essential
- Positive attitude and collaborative work ethic
- Legal right to live and work in Germany
Tasks
- Lead and develop the DACH Claims function
- Drive a high-performance, collaborative culture
- Manage the end-to-end Claims journey
- Ensure excellent service delivery and technical accuracy
- Deliver strong financial and operational performance
- Control indemnity and manage expenses
- Build trusted relationships with brokers and clients
- Collaborate with Underwriting and Actuarial teams
- Provide claims insights for pricing and portfolio strategy
- Ensure claims reporting and critical metric controls
- Drive continuous improvement and transformation
- Implement digitalisation and process optimisation
- Ensure compliance with local regulatory frameworks
- Represent Claims in the DACH leadership team
- Align with Markel’s wider organization
- Shape and drive the regional Claims strategy
- Leverage digital tools and data insights
- Enhance efficiency, consistency, and service quality
Work Experience
- approx. 4 - 6 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- German – Native
- English – Native
Benefits
Competitive Pay
- Competitive package
Additional Allowances
- Additional local benefits
Modern Office
- Modern office environment
Other Benefits
- Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
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About the Company
Markel Insurance SE
Industry
Insurance
Description
Markel Group is a Fortune 500 company providing insurance, reinsurance, and investment operations globally.
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