Head of Airbus Group Aviation Insurance m/f

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Head of Group Aviation insurance lines, (f/m) to joined our Insurance Risk Management department based in Blagnac, France. You will be part of an integrated Corporate Finance function, acting as a crucial strategic partner responsible for defining and executing the Group’s comprehensive insurance strategy related to aviaiton. You will lead a high-performing team of expert managers, with a core mission to proactively protect all Airbus assets, liabilities, employees, and pioneering programs across Commercial Aircraft, Helicopters, and Defence & Space through optimal risk transfer, legal contract negotiation, and robust claims management.

Responsibilities

Proactively protect all Airbus assets, liabilities, employees, and pioneering programs across Commercial Aircraft, Helicopters, and Defence & Space through optimal risk transfer, legal contract negotiation, and robust claims management; Lead and define the Group's entire global insurance strategy and placement across all aerospace lines in direct relationships with insurers supported by international brokers; Review and enforce the Airbus Insurance Policy within all critical Group contracts (Purchase Agreements, Supply Chain), requiring transnational and multifunctional influence for alignment; Manage and optimize the financial risk exposure for all commercial aircraft activities, including risk modeling, complex claims handling, and controlling premium flow; Serve as the ultimate technical expert and decision-maker on complex, unprecedented issues linked to your activity; Drive, select, contract, interact with external insurance brokers, insurance experts, lawyers; Lead, coach, and develop a team of specialist managers, fostering technical excellence, continuous improvement, and strategic business partnering

Requirements

Minimum 15 years of experience in corporate/brokerage/insurer roles with a strong focus on Aviation or Aerospace Insurance and corporate Risk Management; Deep expertise in global insurance markets (placement, renewal, claims); Strong legal and contractual risk management background, highly proficient in negotiating indemnity and insurance clauses; Proven ability to define and drive a global strategy while acting as a trusted, accountable decision-maker in complex, high-stakes situations; Capacity to navigate, simplify, and solve complex, unprecedented problems and contractual disputes in a fast-paced, international context; Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills to successfully lead, motivate a team, and influence transnational executive stakeholders; Negotiation-level English is mandatory; Awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity

Nice to have

Knowledge of reinsurance captive management; strategic involvement

Benefits

Attractive salary; agreements on success and profit sharing schemes; employee savings plan abounded by Airbus; employee stock purchase plan on a voluntary basis; extra days-off for special occasions; holiday transfer option; staff council offering many social, cultural and sport activities and other services; complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death); depending on the site: health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application; upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10,000 e-learning courses; certifications; expert career path; accelerated development programmes; national and international mobility; flexible working arrangements