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Head of Generali ARTE Italia
Head of Generali ARTE Italia
ARTE Generali
Post Date: 21 Jun 2025

JOB OVERVIEW

In ARTE Generali we are looking for the Head of ARTE Generali Italia.

You will lead a dynamic and passionate team, driving the profitable development of our operations in Italy and ensuring alignment with ARTE Generali’s strategic goals.

In this key leadership role, you will be responsible for achieving financial targets, enhancing team engagement, and delivering insightful management reports across business lines, geographies, and channels.

This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic vision, operational excellence, and a passion for Art in a fast-evolving and prestigious market.

Main responsibilities:

Commercial Management:

  • Develop and monitor the commercial strategy to ensure sustainable growth
  • Manage and strengthen relationships with brokers and agents
  • Lead client engagement initiatives
  • Coordinate closely with the GC&C commercial organization in Italy

Communication and Marketing:

  • Co-develop and implement the Communication and Marketing strategy
  • Plan and manage Art-focused events
  • Drive targeted communication initiatives to support business objectives
  • Cultivate meaningful connections within the Art community

Underwriting Oversight:

  • Supervise the Underwriting pipeline to ensure efficiency and accuracy
  • Provide strategic oversight and guidance on Underwriting decisions

Claims Oversight:

  • Monitor the end-to-end Claims process
  • Oversee Claims management practices
  • Engage directly with clients to support a positive claims experience

Team Management:

  • Set clear performance objectives and conduct regular progress evaluations
  • Foster a culture of continuous feedback, professional development, and team engagement

P&L Management:

  • Take full ownership of the profit and loss statement, including revenue, direct costs, and loss ratios
  • Lead the budgeting process and ensure ongoing financial performance monitoring

Executive Team Participation:

  • Actively contribute to the ARTE Generali Management Team
  • Collaborate across departments and functions to drive strategic initiatives
  • Lead and participate in cross-functional projects and ad hoc initiatives

Requirements

The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:

  • MA or Engineering Degree
  • +15 years of experience
  • Proficiency in P&C Insurance
  • Good knowledge of digital technology
  • Knowledge of Art is a plus
  • Fluent in Italian and English (C1 level). Proficiency in additional languages is advantageous

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 60 countries, with 470 companies and nearly 80,000 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.

ARTE Generali is the Generali Group unit developing Fine Art business and insurance services.

Generali is proud to be an inclusive employer that considers applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability, religion, political views, marital status or philosophy of life.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation or assistance, we will support you during the selection process.

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