Underwriting Manager - Marine

CNA Hardy; Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading specialist commercial insurance provider is looking for an Underwriting Manager in Brussels. You will lead an underwriting team, manage business relationships, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should have strong leadership and underwriting skills, along with a good understanding of insurance practices. This opportunity offers a chance to impact business profitability while fostering team development.

Qualifications

• Proficient in leading and developing underwriting staff.
• Strong understanding of insurance and underwriting principles.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.

Responsabilités

• Manage an underwriting team and ensure profitability.
• Develop relationships with brokers to drive business outcomes.
• Review underwriting policy and pricing application.

Connaissances

Leadership

Underwriting expertise

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

Description du poste

Function/Area: Underwriting

Reporting to: Class Manager

Position Summary

Manages an underwriting team and is accountable for the business results through profitability, business development, analysis and monitoring of a book of business. Under general management direction, works within broad limits of authority requiring a high degree of technical complexity and coordination. May have regional, industry segment or company-wide scope of responsibility.

The roles and responsibilities of the Legal Branch Representative can be found in a separate document provided by the HR team.

Key Responsibilities

Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:

• Manage the work activities, performance and development of subordinate staff.
• Coach, lead and develop underwriters and participate in the development of underwriting training.
• Make recommendations on underwriting policy and pricing strategy to management.
• Review and manage the application of underwriting policy and pricing for all risks within an assigned book of business.
• Prepare and present operational reports to management.
• Drive regional and branch initiatives and business strategies.
• Lead the process of marketing products and services through various brokers.
• Develop, maintain and cultivate broker relationships to ensure positive and profitable outcomes for the segment and line of business.
• Lead, document, monitor and measure the underwriting team with their broker relationship management.
• Keep current on territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends. May participate in industry trade groups.
• Comply with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements and ensure that, at a level appropriate to the position, appropriate measures are in place to ensure this compliance.
• May perform additional duties as agreed.
• Complies with corporate and regulatory responsibilities under the remit of Legal Branch Representative.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• High level of ability to effectively lead, coach and develop underwriting staff.
• Advanced technical expertise, underwriting skill and knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures.
• Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners.
• Advanced analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects.
• Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and issues.
• Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business problems.
• Ability to achieve business goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.
• Appropriate knowledge of all relevant regulatory and legal requirements applicable to the position.

Additional Information

CNA Hardy is a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets. We are part of CNA Financial Corp, the 8th largest U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance company. Established in 1897, CNA has approximately 7,000 employees, serving businesses and professionals in the U.S., Canada, Europe.

We offer a wide range of products and services, providing a superior suite of insurance solutions that any organisation conducting business requires.

CNA Hardy is an equal opportunity employer.