Construction Liability Underwriter I – Growth & Client Impact

Munich Re; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Munich Re invites applications for an energetic underwriting professional to focus on construction liability within our Engineering and Construction products portfolio in the UK. You will underwrite new and renewal business in line with guidelines, managing end-to-end cases for allocated intermediaries to help deliver our joint business development plans.

The role requires strong knowledge of construction liability underwriting, excellent communication skills, and the ability to interpret

Qualifications

• High level of construction liability underwriting knowledge.
• Understanding of technical underwriting, philosophy and Company trading strategy.
• Ability to interpret and effectively use management information.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of the local insurance 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.
• 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.
• Work with the Underwriting team to develop strong relationships with allocated intermediaries, balancing intermediary needs with the Company’s trading objective in a way that will deliver profitable and balanced trading growth.
• Represent and promote Munich Re externally with intermediaries and customers.

Skills

Construction liability underwriting

Technical underwriting

Management information

Communication skills

Local insurance market

Internal relationships

External relationships

Intermediary management

Job description

Munich Re invites applications for an energetic underwriting professional to focus on construction liability within our Engineering and Construction products portfolio in the UK. You will underwrite new and renewal business in line with guidelines, managing end-to-end cases for allocated intermediaries to help deliver our joint business development plans.

The role requires strong knowledge of construction liability underwriting, excellent communication skills, and the ability to interpret