Junior Cargo & Freight Underwriter – Growth & Mentorship

Munich Re Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets in Birmingham is seeking a junior Cargo & Freight Underwriter to start or develop a career in underwriting within a specialist Cargo & Freight environment. You will receive training to develop underwriting skills while helping to build a profitable portfolio and working with experienced underwriters on risk assessment and relationship management.

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Birmingham, offering exposure to risk evaluation, market activities,

Qualifications

• Good communication and relationship-building
• Analytical and problem-solving with attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Comfort working with data, systems and technology
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently or in a team
• Customer service mindset with broker experience
• Willingness to take ownership of tasks and personal development

Responsibilities

• Assess and process new business, renewals and mid-term adjustments within delegated authority levels
• Develop and apply knowledge of Cargo & Freight insurance products, underwriting principles and risk assessment
• Build positive relationships with brokers delivering a high standard of service and responsiveness
• Gather, review and analyse underwriting information to support sound underwriting decisions and maintain a profitable portfolio
• Plan and manage own workload to handle the team’s responsibilities efficiently and effectively
• Participate in broker meetings, training sessions and market activities to develop technical and commercial knowledge
• Contribute ideas to improve processes, efficiency and service delivery across the Cargo & Freight team
• Take ownership of personal development, actively building technical underwriting knowledge, market awareness and commercial understanding

Job description

Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets in Birmingham is seeking a junior Cargo & Freight Underwriter to start or develop a career in underwriting within a specialist Cargo & Freight environment. You will receive training to develop underwriting skills while helping to build a profitable portfolio and working with experienced underwriters on risk assessment and relationship management.

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Birmingham, offering exposure to risk evaluation, market activities,