Case Manager - Travel Assistance (German Speaker) - Copy

At Zurich Cover-More, we're proud to be one of the world's leading travel insurance and assistance providers. Each year, we protect more than 20 million travellers worldwide, making sure we're there every step of their journey with proactive care, personalised cover and specialist support. Zurich Cover-More partners with many of the world's best-known brands - think major airlines, travel giants, top banks, credit card providers, and large retailers - to deliver more care, more cover, for all.

Launched in December 2024, Zurich Cover-More is the global travel brand of Zurich Insurance Group, one of the world's leading multi-line insurers. Our family of customer-facing brands includes trusted names like Travel Guard, Cover-More Travel Insurance, Travelex Insurance, Universal Assistance, World Travel Protection, Freely, and Blue Insurance. Together, we're redefining what it means to travel safely and with confidence. Whether it's a long-awaited holiday, a last-minute business trip, or an unexpected detour, we deliver in the moments that matter.

This role is part of World Travel Protection, our global medical and security assistance business supporting many of Zurich Cover-More's travel insurance brands. We support both corporate and leisure travellers - helping them avoid risks before they escalate and connecting them with the right experts when emergencies arise. With deep expertise in global travel risk management, we're trusted by travellers, corporate risk managers, and organisations worldwide to prepare for potential threats and respond when it matters most. Operating 24/7 from our global assistance centres, we're always ready to answer the call - wherever in the world it comes from.

The start date for this role is 5th May 2026.

What you'll be doing:

Our Travel Assistance Case Managers are responsible for providing our customers with the after care and logistical problem-solving support they need when something goes wrong in their travels. High-performing, empathetic and multilingual, our Case Managers are great at what they do: bringing travellers home safely or helping them continue on with their travels as needed. Driven and focused, they build strong relationships and deliver accurate, on-time service in high-stakes situations.

• You'll be fluent in German (written and spoken)
• You'll be taking calls from travellers when they get into emergency situations while travelling - whether lost baggage or a medical emergency, you'll be there to help solve their problem
• You'll be focussed on providing a great experience every time - whether for the traveller, family member or provider
• You'll use your critical thinking and problem-solving skills to provide tailored advice to real-world problems
• You'll provide emotional support and reassurance to travellers in distress, maintaining a calm and empathetic demeanour throughout each call and case
• You'll work with our team to locate the nearest suitable doctor, emergency room, medical clinic, dentist, telehealth solution, security specialist, or allied health professional for medical and/or security emergencies
• You'll facilitate the payment and guarantee of facility and any required vendor bills
• You'll help travellers understand the services we are there to support them with

What skills and experience you'll bring on this journey:

We are looking for team members who have a genuine desire to help people and save lives. We need our Case Managers to be resilient, empathetic and think critically - if you're willing to learn, we will teach you everything you need to know.

• You'll have great interpersonal skills and know how to look after travellers and respond with empathy

• You'll have strong problem solving and decision-making skills, and can follow processes to provide quick and accurate assistance

• You'll thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment and be open to change

• You'll have great conflict resolution skills to help customers in stressful situations
• You'll need to be available to work four 10-hour shifts per week, across a 7-day rotating roster between the hours of 7am - 10pm
• Ideally, you'll be professionally proficient in French, Dutch, German, Italian, Portuguese, or Spanish, however this isn't essential
• More than anything else, you'll have a passion for helping others

Why you'll love working with us!

We value optimism, caring, togetherness, reliability, results-orientation, and forward-thinking.

We have more than 3000 employees worldwide. We are a global group of digital specialists, actuaries, marketers, doctors, nurses, case managers, claims specialists, finance experts, customer service and corporate services professionals. We share a global purpose to look after travellers, at every step of their journey.

Job flexibility. We understand the importance of making sure that work fits into your life, not the other way around. Our hybrid approach ensures you can maintain work-life balance with the flexibility of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home after an initial training period.

Career growth. This is an extremely exciting time for us at Zurich Cover-More, as we rapidly expand our business across the globe. We're committed to helping our people thrive through a comprehensive onboarding experience, continuous professional development, and a supportive work environment that empowers growth at every stage of your career.

Take the time you need, for you and your community. We encourage you to take the time you need when you need it. We offer regular annual and personal leave benefits along with anniversary leave, volunteer leave and a comprehensive paid parental leave scheme.

Travel and work with us. We believe your career should take you places - literally. At Zurich Cover-More, we support your professional journey and your passion for travel with complimentary travel insurance. So go ahead, start planning your next adventure today!

Investing in your health and your future. We offer a competitive health insurance package with comprehensive mental health coverage, access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and a pension scheme with employer contributions - helping you build a secure and healthy future.

Diversity and inclusion. We respect who you are and thoroughly embrace diversity. Wherever life has taken you, we welcome you to bring your whole self to work. Just be you - because that's exactly who we're looking for.

Apply today and let's go to great places together!

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