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Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Posted 19d ago
Apply by Aug 17
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead and grow the insurance business across Brazil and North America while ensuring alignment with global corporate strategies. Manage regional teams across underwriting, claims, and product development while overseeing risk governance and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Insurance and extensive senior leadership experience in multinational insurance operations. Fluency in English and Portuguese is mandatory, with Spanish being an advantage.
Full job description
Regional Head of Insurance – Brazil & North America
Position Summary
The Regional Head of Insurance – Brazil & North America is responsible for leading, managing, and growing the insurance business across North America and Latin America. This role ensures strategic alignment with the Global Head of Insurance while adapting to regional market conditions, customer needs, and regulatory frameworks. The position requires a balance of commercial leadership, operational excellence, and risk management oversight.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute the insurance strategy for the region Brazil & North America in alignment with global head of insurance and corporate priorities.
Provide mentorship, leadership and direction to regional insurance teams across underwriting, distribution, claims, and product development.
Constantly monitor and identify risk opportunities and propose adequate, cost-effective risk transfer solutions.
Identify and capitalize on market opportunities, including new insurance products, insurance partnerships, and distribution channels.
Ensure compliance with insurance regulations across Brazil and North America.
Partner with the Regional Chief Risk Officer and Compliance teams to maintain strong risk governance.
Represent regional interests in global insurance forums and contribute to group-wide strategic decisions.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, brokers, insurers, and regulators.
Key Skills & Competencies
Deep knowledge of insurance markets in Brazil and North America.
Proven leadership experience across multiple geographies and cultures.
Strong understanding of underwriting, claims, distribution, and insurance operations.
Ability to balance global strategy with local market realities.
Expertise in regulatory and compliance frameworks relevant to the region.
Commercial acumen with a track record of delivering exceptional solutions.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Insurance, or related field (Master’s preferred).
Consistent and progressive experience in the insurance industry, with a senior leadership role.
Experience managing regional or multinational insurance operations.
Fluency in Portuguese and English required; additionally Spanish would be advantageous.
Market share growth in key lines of business across the region.
Regulatory compliance and risk audit outcomes.
Employee engagement and leadership development metrics.
Execution of strategic initiatives and alignment with global priorities.
Reporting Lines
Functional line: Global Head of Insurance (for strategic and commercial alignment) • Direct line: Regional Chief Risk Officer (for compliance and risk oversight)
We provide the food the world needs in a responsible way.
Industry
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Company size
10,001+ employees
Founded
2017
Headquarters
Chêne-Bougeries, Geneva
LinkedIn followers
396,510
Total funding
$435M
COFCO International is a global agri-business with a clear vision, strong values and a positive culture, focused on being a leader in the global grains, oilseeds and sugar supply chains.
We provide the food the world needs in a responsible way. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, we are ambitious, with the right structures and culture to meet the world’s increasing and changing needs.
With 11,000+ people in 35 countries, our global portfolio includes assets across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We trade with over 50 nations, while providing farmers unique direct access to the growing Chinese market.
Offices: Route de Malagnou 101, Chêne-Bougeries, Geneva, CH · Francisco Narciso de Laprida 3175, Villa Martelli, Buenos Aires 1603, AR · 440 S LaSalle St, Chicago, Illinois, US · Weena 505, Rotterdam, South Holland, NL · Rua Sansão Alves dos Santos 400, Vila Augusta, Sao Paulo 07040-010, BR
TradeLogisticsSeedsGrains and oilseedsCoffeeSugarCottonFreightagriand Commodities
We provide the food the world needs in a responsible way.
Industry
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Company size
10,001+ employees
Founded
2017
Headquarters
Chêne-Bougeries, Geneva
LinkedIn followers
396,510
Total funding
$435M
COFCO International is a global agri-business with a clear vision, strong values and a positive culture, focused on being a leader in the global grains, oilseeds and sugar supply chains.
We provide the food the world needs in a responsible way. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, we are ambitious, with the right structures and culture to meet the world’s increasing and changing needs.
With 11,000+ people in 35 countries, our global portfolio includes assets across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We trade with over 50 nations, while providing farmers unique direct access to the growing Chinese market.
Offices: Route de Malagnou 101, Chêne-Bougeries, Geneva, CH · Francisco Narciso de Laprida 3175, Villa Martelli, Buenos Aires 1603, AR · 440 S LaSalle St, Chicago, Illinois, US · Weena 505, Rotterdam, South Holland, NL · Rua Sansão Alves dos Santos 400, Vila Augusta, Sao Paulo 07040-010, BR
TradeLogisticsSeedsGrains and oilseedsCoffeeSugarCottonFreightagriand Commodities