Lead Energy Spain

Zurich is a global insurance and financial services company committed to inclusive teamwork, sustainability, and social activism.

We are looking for an experienced professional to take on the role of Lead Energy Spain, Senior Underwriter, and to shape the Operational Energy Onshore underwriting strategy across Spain.

Role Overview

As Lead Energy Spain, you will drive profitable growth, strengthen underwriting discipline, and ensure consistent decision making across the market. The role involves working closely with local underwriting teams, Distribution, Claims, Risk Engineering, Actuarial, Finance, and senior leadership to deliver high-quality, sustainable results for our Operational Energy Onshore portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Spanish underwriting strategy for Operational Energy Onshore aligned with overall business objectives.
• Take accountability for the performance, quality, and sustainability of the Spanish Energy Onshore portfolio.
• Identify growth opportunities, portfolio trends and risk mitigation actions using data‑driven insights.
• Lead portfolio steering activities, including pricing discipline, risk appetite, exposure management and underwriting governance.
• Act as a senior referral point for queries around insurance structure proposition.
• Ensure consistent application of underwriting standards, guidelines, controls and best practices across the Spanish region.
• Work with key stakeholders including Distribution, Claims, Risk Engineering, Actuarial, Finance and Operations to deliver customer‑focused and commercially sound outcomes.
• Monitor market developments, regulatory changes and emerging risks affecting Energy Onshore underwriting.
• Drive continuous improvement in underwriting processes, efficiency and decision quality.
• Lead, coach and develop underwriting talent, building strong technical capability and succession strength across the region.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, customer focus and underwriting excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Energy Onshore Operational underwriting within corporate insurance.
• Proven leadership experience, including leading teams and/or senior stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions and countries.
• Experience working with complex multinational risks.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, risk management, economics or an equivalent field.
• Excellent communication skills in English; knowledge of Spanish is an advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• Strategic thinking and the ability to translate business priorities into underwriting action.
• Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
• Advanced operational energy underwriting knowledge within the specified segment.
• Portfolio and performance management capability.
• Pricing and risk selection discipline.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across markets.
• Customer‑centric thinking and commercial awareness.
• Confidence in leading change and improving processes.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work arrangements and additional home‑office allowance.
• Career development through internal mobility, English training, and mentorship.
• Flexible remuneration options, including medical insurance, training and volunteering programs.
• One full working day per year dedicated to a cause of your choice.
• Referral bonus for successful hires.
• Well‑being incentives such as gym discounts, marathons, and sports programmes.
• 25 vacation days plus insurance and birthday bonuses, with a focus on real digital disconnection.
• Retirement plan, life insurance, and discounts on banking and other insurance products.