Company description
Vattenfall is one of Europe's largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat. Our main markets are Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark and the UK. The Vattenfall Group has around 21,000 employees. We have been electrifying industries, powering homes and transforming lives through innovation for over a century.
About the role
Do you have experience from the insurance industry and want to work close to Vattenfall's core business and have the opportunity to influence and further develop the business? We are now looking for an Insurance Manager to join our team in Solna!
The role of Insurance Manager belongs to the Group's Non-Life Insurance department which is responsible for providing all companies within the Vattenfall Group with cost-effective and affordable non-life insurance solutions and acting as a center of excellence for insurance matters.
You will be responsible for arranging insurance coverage for the Vattenfall Group and acting as a contact person for the Group companies regarding non-life insurance matters. All insurable risks are handled by the insurance department, which decides how to insure the risks with the aim of minimizing the Group's costs for insurable risk on the most favourable terms possible. You will manage the full spectrum of insurance-related activities within an assigned area of responsibility.
The Insurance Department is also responsible for the operation of Vattenfall's Captive, Försäkringsaktiebolaget Vattenfall Insurance, a wholly owned subsidiary of Vattenfall AB under the supervision of the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority. The Captive is an important tool in the Group's work with insurable risks.
You will report to the Head of Insurance. It is a relatively small and highly competent team that shares tasks and knowledge. At the same time, you will have a great deal of personal responsibility and opportunity for personal development in the role.
Your tasks:
The role involves continuous contacts in all geographical markets of the Vattenfall Group. The contacts are both internal, with e.g. insurance coordinators and project managers in business areas, and external, with e.g. insurance brokers, claims handlers or actuaries.
You will be involved in day-to-day operations and the tasks are mainly related to:
- Advising and setting insurance strategy for business areas/units or projects
- Insurance procurement and negotiations with external insurance or reinsurance companies
- Supporting the business areas in operational activities, sales or investments
- Supporting projects in contracting and formulating insurance clauses
- Calculating and setting internal premiums
- Analyzing and reporting of insurance claims and management of internal and external stakeholders
- Administration linked to the insurance policy and daily operations
- Administration related to the operation of Captivet
Requirements specification
For this role to be suitable for you, you need to have experience in the insurance industry, preferably in an international context. Furthermore, you need:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant field (engineering, economics, law) or equivalent experience
- At least 5 years of experience in the insurance industry (insurance company, insurance broker, claims adjuster, actuary or similar)
- Fluent in Swedish and English both in speech and writing.
- International insurance experience is meritorious
- Experience with industrial captives is meritorious
As a person, you are adept at dealing with complex insurance issues and make informed decisions thanks to your strong analytical skills. You are also a skilled negotiator and have the ability to take initiative and work independently. You have excellent internal and external communication skills. You keep abreast of Vattenfall's strategic direction and are curious and networking. Finally, you are an adaptable and unpretentious person who can work with all levels of tasks in your role.
Further information
We offer
With us, you will be part of a strong team with great colleagues. The organization is committed and motivated and faces several exciting challenges. We offer a varied work, a modern leadership and many contacts. We believe that life in its entirety should go together, we put great emphasis on finding a balance between work and leisure and offer attractive employee benefits. Read more about our benefits here.
Location: Solna, Stockholm
For more information about the position itself, please contact the recruiting manager Thomas Hallqvist at thomas.hallqvist@vattenfall.com. For questions about the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter Elisabeth Hagman, elisabeth.hagman@vattenfall.com.
Union representatives are: Rolf Ohlsson (Akademikerna), Christer Gustafsson (Ledarna), Juha Siipiletho (SEKO) and Anders Bohlin (Unionen). Call Vattenfall's switchboard on +46 8 739 50 00.
Please send your CV no later than 30/1-2025. Selection and interviews will take place after the last application period. We only accept applications via our website.
We are convinced that diversity contributes to building a more profitable and appealing company and strive to be good role models when it comes to diversity. Vattenfall works actively to ensure that all employees have the same opportunities and rights regardless of age, ethnic or cultural background, gender, religion/belief, sexual orientation or disability. Read more about how we work with diversity and inclusion here.
Because the safety of Vattenfall and its employees is paramount, we will carry out a pre-employment screening prior to each hire. These checks are based on your role that you will fill within Vattenfall.
Vattenfall is part of Sweden's critical infrastructure, thus many of our services are classified. If this position is security classified, a security clearance will be carried out before employment, in accordance with the Security Protection Act.