Title:  Claims Manager Marine (m/f/d)*

The Specialty Lines Claims Team is responsible for the worldwide management of Marine, Aviation, Contingency and Agriculture Claims across Munich Re’s Reinsurance, Large Single Risk as well as Direct business. We are an international team of Claims Managers and Claims Consultants, based in Munich.

This is an unique opportunity for a multi-disciplined Marine Expert who is able to manage complex Marine losses and has the willingness to contribute to the profitability and growth of the business by pro-active portfolio-directed claims management service. You will engage with clients, brokers and experts globally and will closely collaborate cross functionally with Underwriting, Client management and other stakeholders within the Group. 

Your Job

• Efficiently manage Marine claims arising out of primary insurance and reinsurance agreements (direct, fac, TTY) of varying severity from first advice of loss to ultimate settlement
• Identify claims that have major impact, conduct factual analysis, detailed review, reserve setting, and decide upon MR's ultimate liability to pay. Accountable for implementing the right claims strategy for resolution of the claims
• Manage the claims portfolio via portfolio management approach utilizing claims reporting tools available, identifying key areas of focus and generating insights
• Provide timely reporting and insights to benefit stakeholders in managing our business
• Contribute to studies and analysis concerning emerging risks, legal and regulatory developments, and industry trends
• Conduct cedent claims reviews and internal claims reviews
• Participate in regional and global projects
• Embrace the use of technology and relevant IT tools to increase effectiveness of your own work and of the team

Your Profile

• Relevant Claims or Underwriting experience in Marine Reinsurance or Marine Primary Insurance
• Strong communication skills in English and German required
• Legal and/or shipping background is a plus
• Strong client focus and pragmatic problem solver
• Entrepreneurial approach, creative mind-set
• Confidence and ability to interact with senior representatives of clients and partners
• Cross-cultural awareness and collaborative working style
• Willingness to travel

Application Instructions

Please apply through our online portal and upload your CV, as well as your academic reference letters, including school certificates, graduation certificates and transcripts of record for any degrees. If applicable, please also submit reference letters from any previous employers or certificates from any other qualifications you may have. We recommend writing a cover letter to tell us more about why the position and Munich Re is of interest to you.

About us

As the world's leading reinsurance company with more than 11,000 employees at over 50 locations, Munich Re introduces a paradigm shift in the way you think about insurance. By turning uncertainty into a manageable risk we enable fundamental change. Join us working on topics today that will concern society tomorrow, whether that be climate change, major construction projects, medical risk assessment or even space travel. 

Together we embrace a culture where multiskilled teams dare to think big. We create the new and the different for our clients and cultivate innovation.

Sounds like you? Push boundaries with us and be part of Munich Re.

Our employees are our greatest strength. That’s why we offer them a wide range of benefits. You can find some examples below.

Unlock your potential

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: we embrace the power of differences and are convinced that diversity fosters innovation and resilience and enables us to act braver and better.
• Continuous Learning: we believe that continuous learning is a key differentiator and critical for building new skills and accelerating growth.
• Career Mobility: we actively support career mobility, and our strong global and regional presence offers a wealth of career growth opportunities for you.

Rewards & Recognition

• Competitive salary: appropriate compensation for your high level of commitment.
• Retirement provision: state of the art in-house pension solutions.
• Work-life balance: promoting the compatibility of family and work in addition to overall work-life balance.
• Health management: focus on your physical and mental health far beyond legal requirements.
• Hybrid working: living the best of both worlds – we offer you a very flexible approach as well as the opportunity to work from abroad on an occasional basis.

* Munich Re not only stands for fairness with regard to its clients; it is also an equal opportunities employer. Severely disabled candidates will also be prioritized, if equally qualified. 

Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft
Lisa Schneider

HR Consultant