Medical Underwriter

Hannover Rückversicherung AG; Location (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking reinsurance group as a Medical Underwriter, where your expertise will help shape innovative solutions in the L&H S-RA Underwriting and Claims team. This role offers the opportunity to maintain and develop customer relationships while updating assessment guidelines for insurance risks. With a hybrid work model and extensive benefits, including lifelong learning programs and support for relocation, this position is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Embrace the chance to work in an international setting and be part of a diverse team committed to excellence.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

30 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Employee shares

Financial support for relocation

Innovative training programs

Discounts on products and services

Company daycare facility

Free public transport pass

Team events and networking activities

Qualifications

• Experience in medical underwriting with a strong educational background.
• Fluency in English and German, with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop sustainable customer relationships.
• Update assessment guidelines for life and disability insurance risks.

Skills

Medical Underwriting

Communication Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Business English

German Language

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Data Science

Master's Degree in Medicine

Other Degree with Medical Focus

Job description

Hannover Re - with around 3,900 employees at locations all over the world. Our strength? Connecting Power: We rely on each other. As a reinsurer, we protect customers in the event of a claim. This requires customised, innovative solutions. Solutions that worked yesterday may be outdated tomorrow. We challenge ourselves and continuously optimise our services, advice and products. All this makes us one of the leading and most profitable reinsurance groups in the world and a reliable employer.

Let's connect: If you want to experience how things are done in the L&H S-RA Underwriting and Claims team at our headquarters in Hannover / Germany, join us on a permanent basis, commencing at the earliest possible date as a Medical Underwriter.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining, developing and building sustainable customer relationships
• Updating and further developing assessment guidelines for individual life and disability insurance risks
• Collaboration with our international locations
• Organising training courses and seminars, also internationally

You come equipped with:

• Completed Bachelor's or Master's degree in data science or medicine, alternatively another degree with a medical focus
• Several years of experience in medical underwriting
• Business fluent in English and German, other language skills are an advantage
• Very good communication skills as well as an international mindset and willingness to occasionally travel on business
• Confident and service-orientated manner when dealing with internal and external stakeholders

Don't meet all the requirements? No problem, we look forward to receiving your application!

We offer you:

• Flexibility: A hybrid work model with flexible working hours and 30 days of annual leave
• Work Abroad: Up to 20 days a year within the EU Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland
• Financial Benefits: Company pension scheme, employee shares at favourable conditions, vacation and Christmas allowances as well as financial participation in the company's success
• Worry-free Relocation: Wrap-around (financial) support for your accommodation search and relocation to Hannover
• Lifelong Learning: Innovative programme of further training, including e-learning, specialist seminars, soft skills training, language courses, opportunities for work shadowing in other departments
• Healthy Work Environment: Cooperation with the fitness studio Daily Fitness (also for family members), ergonomic workstations, outstanding canteen with rich selection of regional dishes ranging from vegan to hearty made with organic ingredients
• Corporate Benefits: Discounts on products and services from well-known vendors (including travel, fashion and technology)
• Individual Family Support: Company daycare facility and free, anonymous external counselling on personal, professional and psychological matters
• Mobility: Ease of mobility with a free pass on local public transport (Deutschlandticket) and bicycle leasing (JobRad), free parking and electric charging stations for cars and bikes
• Connecting Power: Together we enjoy parties, team events and internal networking activities

We are #somewhatdifferent – people with their own stories, experiences, and career paths. Everyone is welcome! Apply with just one click on the „Apply now“-button and become part of our diverse team! We'd love to hear about your skills and experiences. No need to upload a photo – it won't impact your application.