Insurance Recruiter
Germany’s insurance sector is shifting fast due to regulation, automation and changing customer expectations. To stay competitive, firms need specialists who can adapt and manage risk.
Selby Jennings partners with insurers across Frankfurt, Munich and beyond to secure top talent in underwriting, claims, risk and actuarial, combining market insight with a focus on cultural fit.
Supporting every step of your insurance recruitment journey
Global network of insurance talent
Germany is a key insurance hub in Europe, with leading markets in Frankfurt, Munich, Cologne and Hamburg. Through our global network, we connect insurers and financial institutions with specialist underwriting, claims, risk and actuarial talent across life, non-life, specialty and reinsurance. We focus on technical expertise, regulatory knowledge and cultural fit.
Deep understanding of the German market
The German insurance sector is shaped by BaFin regulation, Solvency II requirements, ageing populations, competitive pricing pressures and increased digitalisation. Our consultants understand these local dynamics and recruit professionals who can optimise products, manage capital, lead transformation projects and make data-driven decisions.
Tailored recruitment for German insurers
German insurance businesses vary from global carriers to regional mutuals and insurtech challengers. We design recruitment strategies that reflect your structure, growth plans and technical needs. Whether you are strengthening core functions, building specialist teams or hiring leadership, we deliver talent that aligns with your goals.
Long-term talent partnerships
Sustainable success in the German market requires long-term workforce planning. We support ongoing team development, operational efficiency and retention. As your organisation evolves, we act as a strategic recruitment partner to help you compete and grow within Germany’s highly regulated and innovation-focused insurance landscape.
Underwriting recruitment
In Germany, underwriting demands technical accuracy, regulatory awareness and the ability to price complex industrial and specialty risks. We connect you with underwriters who make sound decisions and protect portfolio performance across life, non-life and specialty lines.
Claims recruitment
Claims is central to customer trust, retention and profitability. We recruit experienced claims managers, specialists and handlers who manage complex cases with accuracy and accountability, supporting operational efficiency and client satisfaction.
Risk recruitment
With strict BaFin oversight and growing operational, market and cyber risks, German insurers need strong risk teams. We source professionals who can identify, assess and mitigate risk to protect capital and long-term stability.
Actuarial recruitment
Actuaries play a strategic role in life, pensions, health and P&C. We specialise in recruiting certified actuaries with expertise in pricing, reserving, capital modelling and analytics to drive financial performance and support regulatory compliance.
Selby Jennings works with a wide range of organisations across the German insurance sector, including:
- Life insurance and pension providers
- Major P&C carriers covering auto, property, liability and industrial risks
- Health insurers and mutuals
- Global reinsurers headquartered in Germany
- Specialty insurers (cyber, marine, engineering, construction, credit)
- InsurTech and digital-first carriers
- Insurance-owned asset managers and investment teams
- Large composite insurers offering life, P&C and health
We support any organisation where actuarial expertise, underwriting strength and risk management are critical to success in the German market.
Looking to grow your team?
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Selby Jennings offers various workforce solutions tailored to your specific objectives.
- Permanent hires - Our permanent search service, whether through contingent or retained insurance recruitment, helps you secure the professionals who can truly make an impact.
- Contract hires - Our extensive network of contractors and interim managers integrate seamlessly into companies to drive short term goals.
- Multi-hire projects - We take a consultative approach with our clients, managing the entire recruitment process from sourcing to hiring across the entire project.
Selby Jennings partners with leading insurance and reinsurance firms globally to deliver top-tier talent across actuarial, risk, underwriting, and analytics functions. Roles we typically support include, but are not limited to:
- Actuarial Analyst (Life, P&C, Health)
- Pricing Actuary
- Reserving Actuary
- Capital Modelling Analyst
- Risk Analyst (Insurance / Enterprise Risk)
- Catastrophe Risk Analyst
- Underwriting Analyst
- Claims Analyst
- Reinsurance Analyst
- Product Development Analyst
- Data Scientist / Insurance Analytics Specialist
We connect high-performing professionals with life insurers, health carriers, P&C companies, and reinsurers where technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and innovation drive long-term success.
Looking to grow your team?
Request a call back and speak with one of our specialist consultants today.
Selby Jennings demonstrated a deep understanding of the reinsurance space and consistently delivered high-quality candidates across actuarial, risk, and analytics. Their market knowledge and responsiveness made them an invaluable recruitment partner.
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As your dedicated talent partner and one of the world's leading insurance recruitment agencies, we provide unparalleled expertise and guidance to help you secure top professionals for your team.
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FAQs
Underwriting, claims, actuarial, risk management, compliance, data/analytics and digital transformation roles are in high demand. Senior and leadership talent in these areas is also competitive.
Yes. We support life, pensions, health, P&C (including industrial lines), specialty, reinsurance, InsurTech and composite insurers.
BaFin’s strict regulatory standards increase the need for professionals with strong compliance, capital, governance and reporting expertise. We prioritise talent who understand BaFin requirements and Solvency II in a German context.
Yes. We hire specialists, team leads, heads of function and C-level professionals across underwriting, claims, actuarial, risk, and broader insurance functions.
We combine deep insurance expertise with local market knowledge and a global talent network. We focus on long-term cultural and technical fit, not just filling roles.