Construction Liability Underwriter I

Munich Re Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Munich Re Group in Leeds is seeking an experienced Underwriter to contribute to engineering and construction products, with a focus on construction liability, underwriting new and renewal business in line with guidelines. You will work with intermediaries and customers, manage end-to-end cases, and develop portfolio profitability while maintaining high service levels and risk discipline.

This role requires strong communication and market awareness, with authority to make decisions on delegated

Qualifications

• High level of construction liability underwriting knowledge.
• Understanding of underwriting philosophy and Company trading strategy.
• Ability to interpret and effectively use management information.
• Excellent communication skills and knowledge of local market practices.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development and promotion of Munich Re Engineering and Construction products with a key focus on construction liability.
• To underwrite new and renewal business in line with underwriting guidelines and appetite.
• Work with the intermediary/customer, undertake 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 so that work is completed efficiently.
• Deal with complex accounts, ensuring tailored solutions and risk appropriate decisions.
• Plan and process own work in a way that will assist the team to meet its customer service targets including credit control targets.
• Undertake other duties as directed within the level of the job function.
• Identify, define and develop business opportunities, seeking the input of other staff where appropriate, to ensure that proposals are dealt with swiftly and effectively.
• Assist in maintaining a balanced and high quality portfolio, optimising the use of information gathered.
• Deliver technical presentations where required.
• Act as a reference point for the allocated intermediary/customer or less experienced staff, so that a high level of customer service is delivered.
• Ensure the underwriting technical standards are maintained across the portfolio.

Skills

Construction liability underwriting

Communication skills

Management information interpretation

Relationship management

Intermediary/customer management

Team collaboration

Understanding of insurance market

Job description

Munich Re Group in Leeds is seeking an experienced Underwriter to contribute to engineering and construction products, with a focus on construction liability, underwriting new and renewal business in line with guidelines. You will work with intermediaries and customers, manage end-to-end cases, and develop portfolio profitability while maintaining high service levels and risk discipline.

This role requires strong communication and market awareness, with authority to make decisions on delegated