Title:  Underwriter

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.

Underwriter

We are looking for an Underwriter to work full time (hybrid working of 2-3 days) in our Dublin, Ireland office to achieve and maintain a profitable, well balanced and growing portfolio with allocated intermediaries and customers to assist in meeting long term trading objectives of the Company.

Responsibilities 

• Working within your team, occasionally visiting intermediaries/customers, undertaking end-to-end handling of straight forward cases for the allocated portfolio to deliver the agreed joint business development plans in line with the Company’s overall trading strategy.
• Making effective on site decisions, within delegated authority, for intermediaries so that work is completed efficiently.
• Working with the Underwriting team, developing strong relationships with intermediaries, balancing intermediary needs with the Company’s trading objectives in a way that will deliver profitable and balanced trading growth.
• Planning and processing own work in a way that will assist the team to meet its customer service targets including credit control targets.
• Working with the Distribution Team to assist in maintaining accurate records for intermediaries to allow effective communication and interrogation for Marketing Initiatives.
• Identifying, defining and closing business opportunities, seeking the input of other members of staff where appropriate, to ensure that business proposals are dealt with swiftly and effectively, securing business for the Company.
• Acting as a reference point on issues within your authority level for the intermediaries, so that a high level of customer service is delivered.  Referring issues to more senior Underwriters when relevant. 
• Assisting in maintaining a balanced and high quality portfolio, optimising the use of information gathered. 
• Undertaking other duties as directed within the level of the job function.
• Helping to drive forward good Conduct for the business to deliver the best outcomes for customers / policyholders.
• Understanding all appropriate lines of escalation and the responsibilities of the Product Conduct Risk Strategy Group (PCRSG), Underwriting & Claims Sub Committee (UCSC) , ExCo and Board for Conduct Risk.

Knowledge and Skills

• Build and maintain strong internal relationships with other Underwriting team members, the Claims Department, the Sales and Development Team, the Syndicate and the Directors.
• Externally, build and maintain strong relationships with a range of contacts within the allocated intermediaries and customers.

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.
 

Learning and innovating today, striving for sustainable societies and business tomorrow 

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.
 

Benefits

• 25 days Annual Leave + bank holidays 
• 10% Non-contributory Pension 
• Eligibility for an Annual Bonus
• Private Medical + Dental Insurance
• Critical illness insurance + Life Assurance + Permanent Health Insurance 
• Wellbeing and Development Scheme + EAP + Health Assessments (subject to scheme eligibility) 
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Study & continuing Professional Development Support
• Hybrid Working + IT Home Set-up Support 

 
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