Claims Specialist Property E&C (hybrid, m/f/x, 80-100%)

Swiss Re WorkFromHome

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Overview

Join our dynamic Property, Engineering & Construction Claims Team in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and develop your expertise in a role where you can make a real difference. We are looking for an enthusiastic professional who enjoys solving problems and is committed to delivering excellent service to our clients.

As a Claims Specialist in our Property, Engineering & Construction team, you will handle a portfolio of claims underwritten in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. You will focus on Property and Engineering including International Programme Property losses, working alongside experienced colleagues to develop your technical skills and contribute to successful claim resolutions. Our objective is proactive investigation and evaluation, fair resolution, and the delivery of exceptional customer service in line with the Corporate Solutions Claims Commitment.

Responsibilities

Process and manage a portfolio of standard claims within defined technical authority from first advice through to settlement, including initial coverage review and fact investigation.
Perform loss evaluation and contribute to appropriate claim resolution strategies under supervision.
Coordinate with external experts and vendors while helping to monitor budgets.
Support the handling of recovery claims and assist in identifying potential dubious/fraud cases.
Prepare accurate reports for internal stakeholders and share claims insights with colleagues.
Alert team leaders about potential loss developments consistent with company procedures.

About the Team

Our Claims Property and E&C team is based in Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich and Zürich and comprises 10 claims professionals of different backgrounds, fields and languages, handling losses in these main lines of business. We believe that the way in which claims are handled, through the delivery of our Corporate Solutions Claims Commitment, can be a key differentiator and enables us to provide a unique and de-commoditised service to our customers. Put simply: we want exemplary claims service to be the reason customers buy insurance from Swiss Re Corporate Solutions.

About You

You're a collaborative, detail-oriented professional with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn. You communicate effectively, work well in teams, and approach challenges with enthusiasm. You're organized, adaptable, and ready to develop your skills in a dynamic insurance environment.

Qualifications

3+ years Claims or Insurance Industry experience, preferably with some exposure to Property, Engineering or Construction claims
Demonstrated ability to work with external experts and vendors
Basic understanding of policy coverage, investigation processes, and claim evaluation
Proficiency with computer systems including MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Outlook, and internet-based research
Understanding of insurance fundamentals and willingness to develop technical expertise
Fluency in both German and English languages

Nice to Have

Experience with international program business
Knowledge of additional European languages
Basic familiarity with construction and engineering concepts
Experience handling standard claims independently
Insurance-related coursework or initial certifications
Interest in developing specialized expertise in Property, Engineering or Construction claims

Compensation and Benefits

For Germany, the base salary range for this position is between EUR 70,000 and EUR 116,000 (full-time). The specific salary offered considers the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role, the applicant's profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialization, skills and experience. In addition to your base salary, Swiss Re offers a performance-based variable compensation component and a variety of global and location-specific benefits. Eligibility may vary depending on Swiss Re policies and your employment contract.

About Swiss Re Corporate Solutions

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, offering innovative insurance solutions to large and midsized multinational corporations from our approximately 50 locations worldwide. We help clients mitigate risk exposure, while our industry-leading claims service provides peace of mind. We strive to foster an inclusive culture with equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. We support flexible work arrangements and 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.