Richemont Head of Group Insurance
- Location
- BellevueGenevaSwitzerland
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Director
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Jul 10, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is one of the world’s foremost luxury groups, stewarding a distinguished portfolio of maisons across jewellery, watchmaking, fashion and accessories, including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Montblanc. As an employer, it combines the heritage of artisanal excellence with a forward-looking culture shaped by innovation, client-centricity and responsible business. Its global teams operate in an environment that values craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and collaboration, offering opportunities to grow within iconic maisons and group functions alike. Richemont attracts professionals who aspire to contribute to enduring luxury, preserving rare savoir-faire while helping define the future of high craftsmanship.
Richemont seeks an experienced Head of Group Insurance in Bellevue to lead strategic risk management and insurance programs for this global luxury conglomerate.
Role & Responsibilities
- Shape and execute the Group's non-life insurance and risk strategy in alignment with business priorities and evolving risk profiles
- Act as internal entrepreneur, positioning insurance as a critical component of risk financing and strategic decision-making
- Partner closely with senior leaders across the organization, providing commercially pragmatic insurance advice to support strategic initiatives and operational resilience
- Design, place, and govern the Group's non-life insurance programs, including captive strategy, insurer and broker relationships, and claims oversight
- Lead innovation initiatives, embracing automation, AI, and new technologies to continuously improve insurance processes and enhance effectiveness
- Provide strategic insight to the Group Treasurer and Treasury Leadership Team on emerging risks, market developments, and opportunities to strengthen financial resilience
- Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing global insurance team, fostering a culture of partnership, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Optimize the Group's total cost of risk through data-driven process improvements and leverage of technology
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Law
- Minimum 15 years of corporate insurance experience, with progression through in-house roles of increasing responsibility
- Expert knowledge of global insurance markets, international insurance programs, and captive experience
- Deep experience advising internal organizations on insurance matters
- Ability to think strategically like a businessperson and integrate insurance with operational and business issues
- Fluent English
- Broker or consultancy experience highly valued
- Captive board position a plus
Skills
Experience
Minimum 15 years of corporate insurance experience gained through a variety of in-house roles of increasing visibility and responsibility, ideally combined with broker or consultancy background. The ideal candidate demonstrates proven success in advising senior leadership on complex insurance matters, managing international insurance programs, and driving organizational change within a global context.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Law
Workplace
The role is situated in Bellevue, Geneva, Switzerland — conveniently close to Geneva.
Culture
Richemont fosters a refined, international workplace where its Maisons preserve exceptional craftsmanship while benefiting from the strength and perspective of a global luxury group. As an employer, it values long-term stewardship, collaboration, innovation, and the development of talent within an environment shaped by heritage, creativity, and high standards.
About Cerulean
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