Head of Airbus Group Aviation Insurance m/f

Job Description

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Head of Group Aviation insurance lines (f/m) to join 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 aviation. 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.

Your working environment

Global capital of aeronautics and European capital for space research, Toulouse is a dynamic city in the southwest of France served by an international airport. It is ideally located between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean and close to the Pyrenees mountains, offering plenty of options for outdoor activities.

How we care for you

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan, and voluntary employee stock purchase plan.
• Work / Life Balance: Extra days‑off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, staff council offering many social, cultural and sport activities and other services.
• Wellbeing / Health: Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death), health services centre, concierge services, gym, and carpooling application.
• Individual development: Upskilling opportunities and development prospects with access to more than 10 000 e‑learning courses, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

Your challenges

• 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 optimise the financial risk exposure for all commercial aircraft activities, including risk modelling, 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 selection, contracting, and interaction with external insurance brokers, insurers, and lawyers.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of specialist managers, fostering technical excellence, continuous improvement, and strategic business partnering.

Your boarding pass

• 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.
• Knowledge of reinsurance captive management; strategic involvement is a plus.
• 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 lead, motivate a team, and influence transnational executive stakeholders.
• Negotiation‑level English is mandatory.

This job requires awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: AIRBUS SAS

Employment Type: Permanent

Class Emploi (France): Class H16

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Leadership

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