Title:  Casualty Claims Manager

Casualty Claims Manager (m/f/d)

Based in the 9th arrondissement, Munich Re's Paris office is in charge of the non-life reinsurance markets (Property, Casualty, other specialized business lines) for France, Belgium and Luxembourg.

The position advertised is embedded in our local organization as well as in our virtual Global Claims team, reporting to the European Casualty team based in Munich. The main tasks are the evaluation and management of complex large losses and client portfolios, directly engaging with clients, brokers and external lawyers.

Do you have a passion for delivering excellent service to clients? Then join our diverse Global Claims community and start shaping the future of Claims management within Munich Re. Our culture is centered on richly diverse and fully engaged teammates, continuous dialogue and flexible work environments.

YOUR JOB

• Managing major and complex Casualty claims (Liability of any type including General Liability, D&O, PI, Motor and Medical Malpractice) for the French, Belgian and Luxembourgish markets (80%).

• Supporting Munich-based Property Claims managers with French market knowledge, as well as , e.g. in client and market meetings (20%).

• Assessing indemnity and quantum within defined limits of authority/ultimate estimation of major losses and ongoing review of reserves for individual losses and loss complexes with a focus on impact, for example by negotiating coverage, liability and allocation issues.

• Acting as an integral member of Munich-based European Casualty Claims team and providing support and expertise for Client Management and Underwriting.

• Representing Munich Re within local professional organizations such as France Assureurs or APREF.

YOUR PROFILE

• French Law degree, minimum 3 years Diploma or Master, alternatively a non-French Law degree and substantial experience in handling Casualty (and/or Property) claims in insurance and/or reinsurance.

• Understanding of insurance and reinsurance coverage interpretation, loss reserving, loss report management, litigation management and client relationship management.

• Good team player willing to build the bridge between Paris & Munich and vice versa. Willingness to travel to Munich on a regular basis.

• Effective command of written and spoken business French and English.

ABOUT US

• You will work in an environment where we think big: Change and culture are continuously role-modeled. We create and articulate a compelling and ambitious shared purpose, vision and direction. We pave the way towards success and see failure as learning

• You are going to experience that we care & dare: We are empathetic. We know when to lead and know when to let others lead. We attract, grow and coach future leaders

• We communicate in a clear & authentic way: We interact with a positive and humble spirit. We solicit feedback, ask and listen, learn and unlearn

• You will grow with your clients: Whatever our role, we support business, in an efficient and effective way, to create value for our clients. We embrace new ways of working leveraging digitalization to deliver solutions

• We lead the We: We have a passion for winning and growing as a team. We inspire people to be capable of joint performance. We create an inclusive environment where different thoughts, generations, cultures and experiences are valued and encouraged

Munich Re is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.

At Munich Re, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion foster innovation and resilience and enable us to act braver and better. Embracing the power of DEI is at the core of who we are. We recognize diversity can be multi-dimensional, intersectional, and complex, so we want to build a diverse workforce that includes a wide range of racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender identities; economic and geographic backgrounds; physical abilities; ages; life, school, and career experiences; and political, religious, and personal beliefs. Additionally, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive work environment where this diversity is celebrated, valued, and has equitable opportunities to succeed.

If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with everything outlined, or you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the candidate we are looking for!

All candidates in consideration for any role can request reasonable adjustments at any point in our recruitment process. You can request an adjustment by speaking to your Talent Acquisition contact.