Underwriter Level 3 - Cargo & Freight

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At Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets (MRS-GM), it is our ambition to become the leading Primary Specialty Insurance provider, underpinned by an effective and adaptable strategy, superior products and industry leaders working in a supportive environment to achieve this.  

At the heart of our success is a strong culture where people are encouraged to be present, bold and curious, allowing them to achieve their individual goals.  

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Underwriter – Cargo & Freight

We are currently looking for a Underwriter - Cargo & Freight to be based in Birmingham on a full-time basis, reporting into the Underwriter & Team Leader.

In this role you will be responsible for achieving and maintaining a profitable, well-balanced, and growing portfolio with allocated intermediaries and customers to support the long-term trading objectives of the Company.

Responsibilities:

• Work on site with intermediaries/customers, managing end-to-end handling of straightforward cases to deliver joint business development plans aligned with the Company’s trading strategy;
• Make effective on-site decisions within delegated authority to ensure efficient completion of work for allocated intermediaries;
• Collaborate with the Cargo & Freight Underwriting Manager, Head of Underwriting Operations, and underwriting team to build strong relationships with intermediaries, balancing their needs with the Company’s trading and growth objectives;
• Plan and manage own workload to handle the team’s responsibilities efficiently and effectively;
• Contribute to team effectiveness by suggesting improvements to work systems and processes;
• Take ownership of customer enquiries and allocated correspondence to provide high-quality service;
• Identify, define, and close business opportunities, involving other staff members as needed;
• Serve as a reference point for allocated intermediaries/customers, escalating complex issues appropriately to maintain high service standards;
• Foster open communication and collaboration across all business lines and the sales and development functions;
• Promote good Conduct practices, understanding escalation procedures and governance responsibilities related to Conduct Risk within relevant committees and the Board.

Knowledge and Skills

• Build and maintain strong internal relationships with team members, the Claims Department, the Distribution Team, the Syndicate, and the Directors;
• Build and maintain strong external relationships with a range of contacts within allocated intermediaries and customers;
• Demonstrate an appropriate level of underwriting knowledge;
• Interpret and effectively use management information;
• Learn and understand established systems and processes with willingness and adaptability;
• Exhibit good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Demonstrate passion for delivering excellent customer service;
• Prioritize own work and effectively manage workload.

If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with everything outlined, or you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the candidate we are looking for!

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Munich Re, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion foster innovation and resilience and enable us to act braver and better. Embracing the power of DEI is at the core of who we are. We recognise diversity can be multi-dimensional, intersectional, and complex, so we want to build a diverse workforce that includes a wide range of racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender identities; economic and geographic backgrounds; physical abilities; ages; life, school, and career experiences; and political, religious, and personal beliefs. Additionally, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive work environment where this diversity is celebrated, valued, and has equitable opportunities to succeed.

All candidates in consideration for any role can request a reasonable adjustment at any point in our recruitment process. You can request an adjustment by speaking to your Talent Acquisition contact.

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At Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets our approach to ESG is underpinned by our desire to seize business opportunities and to nurture a stimulating and inclusive work environment. Our ESG strategy aims to deliver holistic impacts across environmental, social and governance topics including supporting a number of local initiatives within our community and offering volunteering opportunities for colleagues.

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