Senior Delegated Authority Analyst

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Senior Delegated Underwriting Analyst

We are currently looking for a Senior Delegated Underwriting Analyst to work with us on a full-time basis in London, reporting into the Deputy Delegated Underwriting Manager.

You will be responsible for all forms of Delegated Underwriting due diligence and quality control (binding authorities, lineslips, consortia and the like) and support the Deputy Delegated Underwriting Manager in delivering timely and accurate reviews of third party Coverholders and International Distribution Companies (IDCs) working in collaboration with the Group Head of Delegated Underwriting in a team of 7 and in the broader Delegated Underwriting team.

Responsibilities:

• Undertake risk-based Coverholder on-boarding reviews by:

1. assessing due diligence documents, e.g. licences, PI/E&O insurances, financial crime, UK and international insurance requirements, etc.;
2. conducting binding authorities and other forms of delegated underwriting pre-bind quality assurance (PBQA) including MRS requirements, Lloyd's international regulatory requirements, conduct risk principles, anti-money laundering and international sanctions;

• Support Underwriters’ submissions and contribute to the meetings of the Delegated Underwriting Group (DUG) providing feedback to relevant stakeholders;
• Liaise with all internal and external stakeholders involved with Delegated Underwriting, particularly providing advice and support to the Underwriting teams including broker relationships;
• Support the delivery of Delegated Underwriting training to other team members and relevant stakeholders;
• Maintain accurate delegated underwriting records, including managing coverholder and binding authorities entries using the Syndicate’s dedicated tools (Subscribe, MASSDA and VIPR going forward);
• Review Lloyd's international regulatory trading requirements, e.g. Crystal reviews to support Pre-Bind Quality Assurance (PBQA) for binding authorities;
• Support and assist the Group Head of Underwriting Management and Deputy Delegated Underwriting Manager with all delegated underwriting project initiatives;
• Understand all appropriate lines of escalation and the responsibilities of governance within MRSL
• Help drive forward good Conduct for the business to deliver the best outcomes for customers / policyholders.
• Understand 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

• Sound knowledge of delegated underwriting/authorities business
• Working business knowledge and understanding of:

1. Lloyd's delegated authority tools, e.g. Atlas, DCOM, Crystal Plus, IMR
2. Report production, analysis and presentation utilising reporting tools
3. Underlying principles of insurance/reinsurance practice
4. Lloyd’s Market practices and regulation, specifically relating to delegated underwriting

• Demonstrate clear understanding of all company specific procedures that relate to own role
• Demonstrate clear understanding of the roles of colleagues and their relationships to the structure and operation of the department and wider organisation
• Demonstrate willingness to continue to develop knowledge through formal and informal learning, both internally and externally to the organisation
• Skills
• Demonstrate high degree of attention to detail and accuracy and use of relevant reporting tools
• Ability to manage own workload and to work both supportively and jointly with colleagues
• Ability to work under pressure and flexibly when necessary, prioritising tasks, resource planning and meeting deadlines
• Use of communication skills, both written and verbal reporting and presentation, that are both effective and meet business needs

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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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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