Broking Assistant

Munich Re Specialty North America is a leading expert in understanding and connecting US coverholders and brokers to flexible and innovative insurance solutions. We are also a registered Lloyd’s Broker. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Munich Re, we have access to the expertise, products and risk appetite of one of the largest and most successful insurance groups in the world.

We are specialists in offering expertise in underwriting, broking and capacity management for US Excess and Surplus (E&S) lines insurance solutions. The unique combination of broking and underwriting divisions provides the ability to quote and bind risks through inhouse binding authorities, while providing customers with access to Lloyd’s, London Market companies, and Munich Re owned capacity in Germany and the US.

Why join us?

We are a responsible employer, with a reputation for innovation and adding value in the insurance distribution chain. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Munich Re, we have access to the expertise, products, risk appetite and career development opportunities of one of the largest and most successful insurance groups in the world. As our business continues to grow, we are committed to expanding our team and provide development opportunities to ensure we are always supporting our people in their career journey. Our talent pool makes us who we are, and our inclusive culture means we are looking to continue to build our team with broad expertise, diverse backgrounds, and ambitious employees. Being part of Bell & Clements provides access to multiple health and wellbeing benefits, work-life balance initiatives (including hybrid working), financial wellbeing packages as well as training, development and career opportunities.

Purpose of the Position:

To work with and be part of the Broking Team and provide support to aid the placement of new and renewal business and enhance performance of Lloyd’s business.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To work with the Broking Department team and assist in preparation of material for presentation to Underwriters and Clients.
• To assist the team to build, develop and manage existing business relationships.
• To assist the team in binding authority placement process by: Maintaining Broking Checklist, Business plan, completion of market sheets and TCF forms and clearing temp table transactions. 

• To assist in the production and presentation of statistical and data analysis relating to the performance of the Lloyd's Contracts including distribution to Underwriters.
• To assist in the enhancement of MRS-NA data and reporting capabilities in conjunction with the IT team.
• To liaise with other Departments to resolve any queries.
• To provide assistance to the Broking team as required in order to achieve the departmental objectives.
• Abide by the policies and procedures of Bell & Clements Ltd

Skills And Experience  

• Good communication skills, including verbal and written 
• Strong analytical and numerical skills 
• Awareness of the industry and market 
• Collaborative, team player 
• Innovative thinker, actively seeks out new and better ways of doing things 
• Relationship builder internally within the business and externally 
• Results, solution and delivery oriented 
• Ability to prioritise, multitask, work under pressure and meet deadlines

Benefits:

This position is offered on a Permanent basis.  Annual salary will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.  Annual leave - 25 days per year (plus bank holidays), increases with length of service. Health & Wellbeing – our offering includes private medical insurance for employees, their partners and their families, a Digital GP service and an annual allowance (currently £550) any activities which supports health and wellbeing. Hybrid and remote working – to support your work balance we have introduced hybrid working.  Flexible working hours – the opportunity to flex your working hours.

Professional Qualification Support – (discretionary) financial support covering the cost of professional qualifications, including institute membership, exams, study materials and completion bonuses. Generous gender-neutral family leave policy - employees with 26 weeks’ continuous service at the Expected Week of Childbirth are eligible to receive 26 weeks full pay. Team fun – warm and social culture with regular get togethers.

About us:

You will work in an environment where we think big: Change and culture are continuously role-modelled. We create and articulate a compelling and ambitious shared purpose, vision and direction. We pave the way towards success and see failure as learning

You are going to experience that we care & dare: We are empathetic. We know when to lead and know when to let others lead. We attract, grow and coach future leaders

We communicate in a clear & authentic way: We interact with a positive and humble spirit. We solicit feedback, ask and listen, learn and unlearn

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.

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!

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.