Head of Property, Engineering and Construction

Overview

Reporting directly to the GC&C Head of Insurance, the Head of Property, Engineering and Construction will lead two of GC&C’s large and technically complex lines of business—Property and Engineering—by driving underwriting excellence, commercial impact, and strategic transformation. This role is pivotal to executing GC&C’s strategy and delivering on its ambition to become a key profit contributor to the Group.

Responsibilities

• Translate GC&C’s strategic priorities—technical excellence, client-centric growth, and product/geographic diversification—into actionable plans for Property and Engineering.
• Own and execute the Portfolio Strategy Statement (PSS) for Property and Engineering, ensuring alignment with the KPI, including the normalized loss ratios and profitability targets.
• Lead transversal initiatives that support GC&C’s business transformation, including PRR (Process Review and Reengineering), ESG integration, and digital capability upgrades.
• Ensure best-in-class underwriting practices through rigorous governance, technical reviews, and adoption of best-in-class global tools, including pricing tools, policy wordings, and risk appetite frameworks.
• Oversee the implementation of and compliance with GC&C’s Underwriting Operating Procedures and Group Technical Measures.
• Drive automation and data quality initiatives, including post-bind data processing and adoption of golden sources.
• Lead pricing strategy, capacity deployment, and portfolio optimization to maximize profitability and client value.
• Strengthen GC&C’s market visibility and broker relationships through coordinated global and local engagement.
• Support the expansion of GC&C’s multinational and captive segments and develop tailored solutions for complex industrial risks.
• Inspire and manage a high-performing international team of underwriters and technical experts.
• Foster a “Next Level” mindset across the team, promoting innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
• Champion people excellence through talent development, succession planning, and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

The candidate will meet the following requirements:

• 15+ years in Property and/or Engineering underwriting within a multinational insurance or reinsurance environment.
• Proven leadership of diverse, international teams and strategic transformation programs.
• Deep technical expertise in industrial property and engineering risks, CAT modelling, pricing and reinsurance (both treaty and facultative).
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in client engagement, product development, and portfolio management.
• Familiarity with ESG frameworks, AI-driven underwriting tools, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Company Profile

Generali is a major player in the global insurance industry – a strategic and highly important sector for the growth, development and welfare of modern societies. Over almost 200 years, we have built a multinational group that is present in more than 50 countries, with 470 companies and nearly 82,000 employees. Our group aims to become the standard bearer and industry leader in the European retail insurance market, building on our existing base of 50 million retail clients, out of an overall total of 72 million.

Global Corporate & Commercial is the Generali Group unit developing P&C business and insurance services for medium and large companies. The unit acts on a global scale and deploys an integrated approach at Group level with a central management team and specialized teams active in individual countries. Through GC&C, Generali aims to become a key world player in the corporate-commercial segment.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Business Development
• Industries: Insurance

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