Underwriting Technical Analyst

Underwriting Technical Analyst

We are adding to our diverse team of experts and are looking to hire those who are committed to building a culture that enables the creation of innovative solutions for our business units and clients.

The Company

Welcome to Munich Re Specialty - North America, a leading specialty insurance provider dedicated to delivering exceptional underwriting, claims, and risk management expertise to our partners and customers. As a trusted industry expert, we offer a broad range of comprehensive and customized solutions, including casualty, professional lines, property, surety, and public entity coverages. With the financial strength and global resources of our A+ Superior (A.M. Best) rated organization, we provide unmatched stability and reliability. Our team is committed to superior service levels, a distinctive approach to specialty solutions, and a deep understanding of the complex risks our clients face. Join our team and be part of a dynamic and experienced organization that is shaping the future of specialty insurance in North America.

The Opportunity

Future focused and always one step ahead!

This Underwriting Technical Analyst role will assist the team through the underwriting, retention, and servicing of profitable business for Munich Re Specialty North America.

Responsibilities

In this position you will:

• Train with senior team members regarding pricing, policy wording, rates, documentation and more
• Underwrite renewal business from several territories
• Underwrite overflow new business as needed
• Function as a back-up when another underwriter is out of the office
  • Be able to handle basic tasks and coordinate with other tasks which are out of their level of authority
• Manage service and timeliness to brokers
  • Monitor open quotes, policies, and endorsements
• Follow up with brokers on status of quotes or binding subjectivities and proceed accordingly
• Market to broker partners with more senior members of the team, including travel up to 25%

Qualifications

Successful candidates will possess the following experience/skills/qualifications:

• Experience with pricing, quoting, and binding support for commercial casualty insurance
• Proven ability to provide our clients with superior service
• Able to work efficiently in a high volume, fast-paced environment
• Service-oriented approach with ability to take ownership and drive issues to resolution
• Highly adaptive and able to work effectively in flexible environments
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to independently use judgment to make decisions, develop action steps and follow through on assignments
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and multi-task
• Well organized, self-directed, innovative/creative and resourceful
• Willingness to continuously learn, embrace change, and provide the highest levels of customer support
• Takes initiative to identify and promote improvements to existing processes and procedures

We are proud to offer our employees, their domestic partners, and their children, a wide range of insurance benefits:

• Two options for your health insurance plan (PPO or High Deductible).
• Prescription drug coverage (included in your health insurance plan).
• Vision and dental insurance plans.
• Additional insurance coverages provided at no cost to you, such as basic life insurance equal to 1x annual salary and AD&D coverage that is equal to 1x annual salary.
• Short and Long Term Disability coverage.
• Supplemental Life and AD&D plans that you can purchase for yourself and dependents (includes Spouse/domestic partner and children).
• Voluntary Benefit plans that supplement your health and life insurance plans (Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity).

In addition to the above insurance offerings, our employees also enjoy:

• A robust 401k plan with up to a 5% employer match
• A retirement savings plan that is 100% company funded.
• Paid time off that begins with 24 days each year, with more days added when you celebrate milestone service anniversaries.
• Eligibility to receive a yearly bonus as a Munich Re employee.
• A variety of health and wellness programs provided at no cost.
• Paid time off for eligible family care needs.
• Tuition assistance and educational achievement bonuses.
• A corporate matching gifts program that further enhances your charitable donation.
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community.

At Munich Re, we see Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services.   

We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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