Global Head of Property Underwriting (Remote)

Munich Re Group; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 246,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k match

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Life and Disability Insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Munich Re America Services (MRAS) is seeking a Head of GSI Property Underwriting to lead the global property underwriting strategy within the Global Specialty Insurance group. The role focuses on risk and profitability across US BUs, guidelines, and performance metrics.

You will drive consistency across underwriting teams, support cross-functional initiatives, and provide expert guidance on industry trends, training needs, and portfolio management, with travel up to 35-45%.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of Insurance Underwriting practices.
• Minimum of 10 years of Property Underwriting of primary business.
• Experience underwriting MGA/Program business.
• Experience in US admitted and E&S markets, personal as well as commercial lines.
• BS/ BA, advanced degree a plus.
• CPCU, ARe designations preferred.
• Ability to provide clear underwriting intent as it relates to the development of new products
• Ability to explain complex insurance and reinsurance concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong communications, interpersonal, and influencing skills
• Willingness to travel (up to 35% - 45%).

Responsibilities

• Set overall GSI Property Underwriting strategy and risk management approaches.
• Oversee GSI specific underwriting strategies and guidelines through the GSI Underwriting teams.
• Respond to industry trends and their impacts on GSI portfolio results: coordinate consistent Underwriting response.
• Implement the Global Property UW strategies and Global UW guidelines, where applicable.
• Expert handling of referrals from business units seeking approval of risks outside their delegated authority and second set of eyes for difficult underwriting decisions.
• Thought leadership on Property topics, and leadership of Property Underwriting Roundtable.
• Ensuring measurable standards for UW excellence, KPI tracking and risk controls.
• Coordinate budget requests to ensure highest return opportunities.
• Conduct regional portfolio monitoring to improve profitability and coordinate cross-functional reviews.
• Implement quantitative analytics and pricing methodologies for Property segments.
• Lead UW audits/reviews per risk-based plan and coordinate with CU Munich.
• Ensure guidance from CU Munich on Property lines is understood across GSI.
• Occasional coordination with Reinsurance colleagues as needed.
• Periodic assessment of Property accumulations across all GSI entities.

Skills

Property Underwriting

Underwriting Strategy

Leadership

Portfolio Management

Risk Analysis

Communication

Travel Willingness

Education

BS/BA

Advanced Degree a Plus

Job description

Munich Re America Services (MRAS) is seeking a Head of GSI Property Underwriting to lead the global property underwriting strategy within the Global Specialty Insurance group. The role focuses on risk and profitability across US BUs, guidelines, and performance metrics.

You will drive consistency across underwriting teams, support cross-functional initiatives, and provide expert guidance on industry trends, training needs, and portfolio management, with travel up to 35-45%.