Senior Cargo & Freight Underwriter

Munich Re Specialty - Global Markets; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Manchester is seeking a Senior Underwriter specializing in Cargo & Freight. The role involves managing a profitable underwriting portfolio, building relationships with intermediaries, and providing technical guidance to junior staff. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Marine Trade and exceptional communication skills. This full-time position offers competitive benefits including private medical insurance and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

10% Non-contributory Pension

Eligibility for an Annual Bonus

Private Medical + Dental Insurance

Critical illness insurance + Life Assurance

Wellbeing and Development Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in underwriting within the Marine Trade sector.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with intermediaries.
• Experience in balancing customer needs with company objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage a profitable portfolio with intermediaries and customers.
• Make onsite decisions for efficient case handling.
• Develop strategies for business opportunity identification.
• Ensure a high level of customer service.

Skills

High level of underwriting knowledge within Marine Trade

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of technical underwriting

Ability to interpret management information

Knowledge of the local market

Job description

About us

At Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets (MRS-GM), it is our ambition to become the leading Primary Specialty Insurance provider, underpinnedby an effective and adaptablestrategy,superior products and industry leaders working in a supportive environmentto 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.

Senior Underwriter (Cargo & Freight)

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.

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

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

Responsibilities

• Working 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 so that work is completed efficiently.
• Working with the Underwriting team 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.
• Plan and process own work in a way that will assist the team to meet its customer service targets including credit control targets.
• Identify, define and close business opportunities, seeking the input of other members of staff where appropriate, to ensure that business proposals are dealt with swiftly and effectively, securing business for the Company.
• Act as a reference point on all issues for the allocated intermediary / customer or less experienced staff, so that a high level of customer service is delivered.
• Assist in maintaining a balanced and high quality portfolio, optimising the use of information gathered.
• Undertake other duties as directed within the level 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.
• Excellent communication skills.
• 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 a range of 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. Embracing the power of DEI is at the core of who we are. We recognise diversity can be multi‑dimensional, intersectional, and complex, so we want to build a diverse workforce that includes a wide range of racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender identities; economic and geographic backgrounds; physical abilities; ages; life, school, and career experiences; and political, religious, and personal beliefs. Additionally, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive work environment where this diversity is celebrated, valued, and has equitable opportunities to succeed.

All candidates in consideration for any role can request a reasonable adjustment at any point in our recruitment process. You can request an adjustment by speaking to your Talent Acquisition contact.

Learning and innovating today, striving for sustainable societies and business tomorrow.

At Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets our approach to ESG is underpinned by our desire to seize business opportunities and to nurture a stimulating and inclusive work environment. Our ESG strategy aims to deliver holistic impacts across environmental, social and governance topics including supporting a number of local initiatives within our community and offering volunteering opportunities for colleagues.

– choose your impact!

Benefits

• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• 10% Non‑contributory Pension
• Eligibility for an Annual Bonus
• Private Medical + Dental Insurance
• Critical illness insurance + Life Assurance + Permanent Health Insurance
• Wellbeing and Development Scheme + EAP + Health Assessments (subject to scheme eligibility)
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Study & continuing Professional Development Support
• Hybrid Working + IT Home Set‑up Support

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