Contracts Manager Emea

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance, and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer. We anticipate and manage risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime.

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is the commercial insurance arm of the Swiss Re Group. We offer innovative insurance solutions to large and midsized multinational corporations from our approximately 50 locations worldwide. We help clients mitigate their risk exposure, while our industry-leading claims service provides them with additional peace of mind.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions embraces a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought, or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment, everyone can bring their authentic selves to work.

We are seeking a Contracts Manager to join our Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Contracts & Wording team. The role requires experience in people management, leadership, and legal and general insurance matters. The role can be based in Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hoofddorp, Madrid, Milano, or Paris, but your work environment will be international. This role is situated within the Contracts & Wording department, reporting to the Global Head Contracts & Wording as part of the Chief Underwriting Officer's Office.

Your main task as Contracts Manager EMEA is to lead a team of lawyers and experts across the EMEA region. The role will be responsible for reviewing and drafting insurance contract wordings and related documents in the EMEA market, with opportunities to support other global markets as necessary.

Additionally, you will work closely with local Legal & Compliance teams and participate in reviews of business divisions to ensure compliance with internal processes, rules, and applicable law. You will have the opportunity to contribute to various local and global projects, including digitalization and contract governance initiatives.

We support Corporate Solutions' (re)insurance business, including international operations, in property, casualty, and special lines such as director's and officer's liability, professional indemnity, energy, engineering, and construction insurance. We collaborate with underwriters, client managers, product experts, and occasionally external clients. Our mission is to provide legally sound yet pragmatic advice for high-quality wording solutions. We actively share knowledge and engage with colleagues and other functions like Legal, Compliance, and Claims. We also contribute to digital contract transformation and governance projects.

• University degree(s) — preferably in law
• Experience in leading a diverse team of experts
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English (including legal and business terminology) and proficiency in Spanish
• At least five years' experience in underwriting, broking, claims, or legal, compliance, or contracts roles
• Good knowledge of insurance products and industry practices
• You must also:
• Be an open-minded self-starter capable of handling multiple tasks efficiently and proactively, meeting deadlines under pressure, and working flexibly and independently
• Have strong communication skills
• Be a team player with credibility and a working style that fosters positive relationships, virtual team leadership, and an open feedback culture
• Work effectively under time pressure, navigate ambiguity, and handle competing priorities
• Promote community and collaboration across countries and regions
• Enjoy working in closely-knit teams across EMEA and globally, collaborating with colleagues and supporting internal clients in various jurisdictions
• Willing to travel
• Possess an innovative, pragmatic, and results-oriented attitude; strong writing and analytical skills; attention to detail; and excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and project management skills

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Our aim is to foster visible and invisible diversity — including age, race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, physical abilities, personalities, and experiences — at all levels and in all functions.