Senior Underwriter

Reporting into the Head of Underwriting, the Underwriter is responsible for ensuring that all underwriting activities are aligned with the Company Underwriting guidelines and application rules. He/she is providing expert understanding and knowledge of the Assistance market and is working in cooperation with x-functional teams to ensure that the groups remains competitive, profitable as well as compliant.

Responsibilities

Complying and promoting Assistance Underwriting Policy and UW delegated authorities and deal approval process; Ensuring application and governance of overall pricing & underwriting standards; Leading as role model for other Underwriters and contributing to a highly motivated team to meet every day work and deadlines; Working closely with clients and Commercial to structure deal terms and prioritizing new business opportunities; Pro-active managing the in-force portfolio to defend the long-term profitability of the business; Supporting the Commercial teams on key negotiations and client meetings

Requirements

Bachelor/master’s in economics/statistics/mathematics; Profound knowledge of full scope of travel insurance and partial knowledge of the other P&C risks; Very good command in German and English; High affinity in working with numbers, raw data; Strong technical knowledge of product and risk management; Strong analytical skills with attention to detail, as well as creative and well organized

Nice to have

Background ideally in insurance / assistance company with proven track; Expertise on programming