Fac Cert Property Underwriter

Company
Munich Re America
Location
Atlanta , United States

We will consider candidates in Atlanta, GA and New York City.

 

We’re 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.  We will consider a range of experience for this role and the offer will be commensurate with that.

 

The Company

 As a member of Munich Re's US operations, we offer the financial strength and stability that comes with being part of the world's preeminent insurance and reinsurance brand. Our risk experts work together to assemble the right mix of products and services to help our clients stay competitive – from traditional reinsurance coverages, to niche and specialty reinsurance and insurance products.

 

Munich Re Facultative and Corporate (MR F&C) was created to bundle Munich Re’s facultative and corporate business into one global unit. By aligning our single risk business in one unified team we better position Munich Re to provide a holistic suite of products and services that meet the growing demands of our clients and broker partners. 

 

The Opportunity

 

With this opportunity, your primary responsibility will be underwriting property facultative reinsurance programs in the US. Facultative Underwriters are responsible for risk analysis and assessment, coverage evaluation, pricing and marketing to assigned brokers and clients. This position will lead or assist in negotiations in order to maintain and develop a profitable facultative reinsurance portfolio.

 

Key Responsibilities of this position include:

• Independently underwrite and price certificate and program business in accordance with corporate, divisional and department guidelines and philosophy.
• Underwrite new and renewal business, including all tasks associated with risk and coverage analysis and pricing, and provide recommendations for proposed terms within delegated underwriting authority.
• Review primary policy, reinsurance contract and endorsement wording and ensure accuracy and conformance with guidelines.
• Refer all business outside of delegated underwriting authority to appropriate referral underwriter.
• Assess and analyze required risk information and recommend reinsurance solutions to brokers and clients.
• Maintain complete and accurate business records.
• Provide insight into the quantitative and qualitative analyses of results for the SBU.
• Facilitate internal communication and coordination between the SBU, RD, Company and if applicable the MR Group.
• Collaborate with Claims.
• Assist management as needed in fulfilling all managerial duties. Client Relationship Management: Develop and maintain client relationships and develop new sources of business.
• Provide responsive service on all broker and direct client requests.
• Monitor profitability of assigned clients.
• Promote the Group’s capabilities and competencies externally.
• Reviews:
  • Participate in peer reviews of team members’ accounts

• Participate in underwriting reviews of program clients or prospective clients, sometimes in conjunction with the Reinsurance Division.

 

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in (re)insurance underwriting, broker community or corporate risk market
• 5 + years of underwriting experience preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, advanced degree a plus. 
• CPCU, ARe designations preferred.
• Proficiency in the use of pricing models, tools and other risk evaluation models
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent negotiation, oral and written communication skills in addition, solid understanding of accounting, finance, and actuarial concepts.
• Ability to manage Client relationships and maintain profitable relationships
• Experience working with Brokers, Direct Clients or Managing General Agents is required.
• Required to travel to branch offices, annual client audits, client and broker visits and industry conferences (approx. 30% of time).

 

We will consider candidates in our Atlanta, GA or NYC, NY offices. The salary range posted below applies to the Company’s NYC location.

 

The base salary range anticipated for this position is  $150,300 - $220,400 plus opportunity for company bonus based upon a percentage of eligible pay.  In addition, the company makes available a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). 

 

The salary estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for candidates hired in this position in NYC. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. Most candidates will start in the bottom half of the range.

 

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.