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Legal Claims Manager (m/f/d*) - Munich RE do Brasil

Location São Paulo, Brazil Job type Full-Time Work mode Hybrid Job level Professional Job ID 13462 Company Munich Re Employment type Regular Area of expertise Claims & Underwriting
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Looking to handle high-impact litigated claims and influence outcomes in one of the world’s leading reinsurers?

At Munich Re, we are at the forefront of the most significant and complex losses worldwide. We partner closely with our clients, actively shaping the claims management process and delivering strategic impact where it matters most.

As a Legal Claims Manager within our Brazil Claims team, you will take ownership of complex litigated claims across Casualty and Financial Lines. Combining legal expertise with a collaborative and proactive mindset, you will play a key role in driving claim outcomes, strengthening stakeholder relationships, and contributing to a high-performing, knowledge-sharing environment.

Your Job

  • Manage complex claims with legal involvement (litigated claims) across all lines of business, including all Casualty and Financial Lines claims (D&O, E&O), ensuring a proactive and strategic approach.

  • Collaborate with cedants and their legal teams to support effective claim resolution from a reinsurance perspective

  • Provide expert legal guidance to the Claims team on coverage interpretation, policy wording, and Brazilian insurance regulations

  • Handle and oversee large and complex claims end-to-end, ensuring accurate reserving and fair, timely settlements

  • Support Surety claims by advising on legal and contractual aspects alongside the primary Claims Manager

  • Identify and drive subrogation and mitigation opportunities

  • Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with internal and external stakeholders

  • Foster knowledge sharing within the team, contributing to capability building and continuous improvement

  • Support Underwriting and Client Management teams to enhance treaty wordings and contribute to business opportunities

  • Participate in strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects within Munich Re’s global Claims community

Your Profile

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Law (Master’s degree is a plus)

  • Minimum of five years of proven experience in the (re)insurance market, either within (re)insurers or leading law firms

  • Experience in claims with legal exposure (not purely litigation-focused roles)

  • Strong understanding of coverage analysis, contract interpretation, and insurance law

  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain long-term relationships

  • Collaborative, flexible, and proactive mindset with ability to work independently in a dynamic environment

  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with a focus on knowledge sharing and team contribution

  • Fluent English (mandatory) and Spanish as a plus

About us

You will work in an environment where we think big: change and culture are challenged, and we communicate a shared purpose and direction. We pave the way towards success and see failure as an opportunity to learn.

We care and dare: we are empathetic, we know when to lead and when to let others lead, and we actively grow and support future leaders.

We lead the We: we are passionate about winning together, fostering collaboration, and creating an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences are valued.

With over 30 years in Brazil, Munich Re is a key player in the reinsurance market, delivering innovative solutions across a wide range of risks and industries.

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Your Benefits

With us, you get more than just an exciting job. Enjoy a wide range of employee benefits tailored to your wellbeing and development. Please note that regional differences may apply.

Competitive Salary

We provide fair and competitive compensation that reflects your performance and commitment.

Company performance-based Incentives

In addition to your salary, our variable compensation approach allows you to share in Munich Re's success.

Recognition and Special Rewards

We recognise outstanding individual contributions through a variety of targeted rewards and incentives.

Retirement Planning

We support your long-term financial wellbeing with retirement solutions aligned with local regulations.

Inclusive Workplace Culture

We foster a respectful, inclusive, and values-driven environment.

Learning & Development

We offer tailored learning opportunities with a strong focus on core skills and business-critical knowledge.

Work-Life-Balance

Supporting your ability to balance family, leisure, and your career.

Health & Wellbeing

We support your physical and mental health through a range of programs and activities in each location.

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