Senior Client Manager, Life & Health (80-100%)

Senior Client Manager, Life & Health (80-100%)

Commercially focused, client-facing sales role within Swiss Re's Life & Health team, based in London

Opportunity to leverage sales excellence, technical expertise and commercial acumen to develop innovative reinsurance solutions

Focus on UK and Irish Life & Health clients in a collaborative, high-impact environment

Balanced mix of strategic business development, consultative selling and relationship management

About the Role

Identify client needs and design tailored reinsurance solutions

Drive sustainable revenue growth through long-term client relationships

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver value and meet ambitious sales targets

Key Responsibilities

Drive sales excellence through consultative selling and strategic client engagement

Develop commercial reinsurance propositions, including underlying risk costing

Apply technical expertise to align client needs with Swiss Re's reinsurance solutions

Proactively market Swiss Re capabilities to generate new business opportunities

Differentiate Swiss Re's value proposition from competitors

Build trusted, long-standing relationships across client organisations

Set and execute reinsurance strategy for each client, coordinating cross-functional teams

Oversee internal governance processes and ensure high compliance standards

Support brand promotion activities and act as a visible ambassador for Swiss Re UK & Ireland Life & Health

About the Team

Integral member of Swiss Re's UK Life & Health sales team

Work with a diverse client base including insurers, distributors, MGAs and protection value-chain partners

Small, high-impact team with accountability for new business across the UK & Ireland portfolio

Strong team culture focused on collaboration, shared success and mutual support

Close collaboration with pricing, underwriting, claims and business management teams

Dynamic, energetic working environment balancing performance with engagement

About You

Sales-driven insurance professional with strong commercial and technical capability

Natural relationship builder with excellent influencing skills

Thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments

Analytical and creative problem-solver with a client-centric mindset

Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets

Strong knowledge of the UK Life & Health protection market

Expert understanding of protection products, propositions and profitability drivers

Experience designing and executing strategic business plans

Passion for deal execution and commercial growth

Ability to lead and coordinate large cross-functional teams

Outstanding communication, diligence and commitment to quality

Nice to Have

Qualified actuary (FIA / FFA / FSA or equivalent)

Experience in reinsurance protection pricing or proposition development

Background in multi-dimensional, client-facing roles

People management or leadership experience

Compensation & Work Model

The base salary range for this position is between 90,000 GBP and 134,000 GBP (full time equivelent). The specific salary offered considers:

• the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role
• the applicant's own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills and experience.

Hybrid working model with a minimum of three days per week in the office

About Swiss Re

Swiss Re is one of the world's leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace 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 and their passion for sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.