Skills

General Management

Managed a highly knowledgeable team of 12 insurance and finance specialists
Result-oriented development of the book-of business composed of reinsurance captives, professional reinsurers, direct insurer and insurance branches
Seek new projects, replying to Requests-For-Proposals or Requests-For-Tender, liaising closely with Aon’s own brokers, actuaries, consultants and global marketing teams
Interaction with tax and supervisory authorities in Switzerland – Liechtenstein, insurers, reinsurers and clients at corporate HQ level
Run internal or external workshops
Seek solutions whenever issues arise
Responsible for talent recruitment, goals setting and appraisals

Corporate Governance Support

Fulfil the legal requirements in Switzerland and Liechtenstein to be appointed as:

Re-insurance activities

Coordinate the reinsurance renewals with client’s own Insurance Department, checking on the terms and conditions
Follow-up on aggregate limits erosion and on claims development
Master proportional & non-proportional reinsurance concepts
Handle Insurance Premium Taxes, relating to direct insurance policies
Review & approval of “Swiss Solvency Test” / “Solvency II” reports prepared by the Accountable Actuary

Accounting & Reporting

Set up initial accounting manual and controlling processes
Select and implement IT systems (general and insurance technical accounting, internal controls, risk management)
General and insurance technical bookkeeping entries and periodic closing operations (Swiss / Liechtenstein GAAP / IFRS)
Local statutory, group consolidation and regulatory reports
Perform controlling activities
Follow-up on financial assets according to the investment guidelines
Assist the external auditors
Prepare local corporate tax returns

Risk Management

Perform the Risk Management Officer role as required by the Insurance Supervisory Bodies
Set up a risk management system including the risk register, risk assessment & analysis, risk evaluation and risk treatment
Prepare the Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (“ORSA”) as required by the Insurance Supervisory Bodies
Roll out relevant IT platforms dedicated to Risk Management activities
Develop an efficient and pragmatic internal control system
Prepare a Business Continuity Management plan and annual assessment

Compliance & Regulatory requirements

Perform the Compliance Officer role as required by the Insurance Supervisory Bodies
Design the annual compliance manual and checks
Produce an annual compliance report to the Board of Directors
Prepare the requested annual regulatory reports and submit to the Insurance Supervisory Bodies
Prepare and submit the initial regulatory business plan for approval by the Insurance Supervisory Bodies and keep it updated
Design company’s governance policies according to local and group guidelines

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