Nordic Head of Technical Underwriting (Insurance, Hybrid)

Job summary

The Nordic Head of Technical Underwriting will lead underwriting governance and technical assurance across Nordic operations, ensuring adherence to best practices and driving continuous improvement in underwriting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, engineering, law, or related fields
• Experience in underwriting processes and risk management
• Proven track record in governance framework implementation and quality assurance
• Strong leadership experience, preferably in a managerial capacity
• Proficient in English; fluency in a Nordic language at C2 level is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Oversee underwriting consistency through 'The Zurich Way'
• Develop and implement underwriting strategies
• Maintain underwriting policy and control frameworks
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with risk mitigation actions
• Provide training on governance and compliance to foster underwriting excellence
• Refine business processes for improved efficiency
• Act as a liaison across functions to support business continuity and regulatory reporting
• Adapt Zurich’s standards to meet changing business needs

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Effective stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Visible leadership and modeling of desired behaviors
• Analytical mindset for data interpretation and trend identification
• Critical thinking for risk management solutions
• Excellent communication skills for conveying complex information
• Strong project and program management capabilities

Education

• Relevant degree in finance, engineering, law, or related fields

Tools

• Familiarity with underwriting software and risk management tools