Senior Cargo & Freight Underwriter

About us

At Munich Re Specialty - Global Markets (MRS-GM), it is our ambition to become the leading Primary Specialty Insurance provider, underpinned by an effective and adaptable strategy, superior products, and industry leaders working in a supportive environment to achieve this.

At the heart of our success is a strong culture where people are encouraged to be present, bold, and curious, allowing them to achieve their individual goals.

We are currently looking for an Underwriter to be based in our Manchester office on a full-time basis, reporting into the Underwriter & Team Leader.

Your role is to achieve and maintain a profitable, well-balanced, and growing portfolio with allocated intermediaries and customers to assist in meeting the long-term trading objectives of the Company.

Provide technical underwriting expertise and guidance to less experienced underwriting staff.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the intermediary/customer, undertaking end-to-end handling of cases for the allocated portfolio to deliver the agreed joint business development plans in line with the Company's overall trading strategy.
• Make effective on-site decisions, within delegated authority, for allocated intermediaries to ensure work is completed efficiently.
• Develop strong relationships with allocated intermediaries, balancing intermediary needs with the Company's trading objectives to deliver profitable and balanced growth.
• Plan and process your work to help the team meet its customer service and credit control targets.
• Identify, define, and close business opportunities, seeking input from other staff when appropriate, to ensure swift and effective business proposals that secure business for the Company.
• Serve as a reference point on all issues for the allocated intermediary/customer or less experienced staff to ensure high customer service levels.
• Assist in maintaining a balanced, high-quality portfolio by optimising the use of gathered information.
• Undertake other duties as directed within the scope of the job function.

Knowledge and Skills

• High level of underwriting knowledge within Marine Trade.
• Understanding of technical underwriting, philosophy, and Company trading strategy.
• Ability to interpret and effectively use management information.
• Knowledge of the local market.
• Internal relationships with Executive Directors, Line of Business Managers, team members, Underwriters, the Claims Department, and the Syndicate.
• External relationships with contacts within the allocated intermediaries and customers.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Munich Re, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion foster innovation and resilience and enable us to act braver and better. We recognize that diversity can be multi-dimensional, intersectional, and complex. We aim to build a diverse workforce that includes various racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender identities; economic and geographic backgrounds; physical abilities; ages; life, school, and career experiences; and political, religious, and personal beliefs. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive work environment where this diversity is celebrated, valued, and provides equitable opportunities to succeed.

Candidates can request reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process by contacting your Talent Acquisition representative.

Our Commitment to Sustainability and Development

Our ESG strategy is designed to seize business opportunities and foster an inclusive, stimulating work environment. We support local initiatives and offer volunteering opportunities for colleagues, focusing on environmental, social, and governance topics, including:

• Critical illness insurance, Life Assurance, Permanent Health Insurance
• Wellbeing and Development Scheme, EAP, Health Assessments (subject to eligibility)
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Support for Study & Continuing Professional Development