VP, E&O - Financial and PL Underwriter

Munich Re; New York (NY); On-site; USD 154,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented professional to join their dynamic team, focusing on the profitable growth of their Professional Liability business in the North America Primary Insurance market. This role involves implementing innovative strategies, engaging with brokers, and actively participating in the underwriting of complex transactions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in insurance and reinsurance, exceptional analytical and communication skills, and a passion for fostering collaboration. Join this forward-thinking company to make a significant impact in a supportive and inclusive environment that values diversity and empowers its employees.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Employee Wellness Program

Life and Disability Insurance

401k Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• 7+ years of insurance/reinsurance experience with strong underwriting background.
• Exceptional communication and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Implement strategies for professional liability business in the US.
• Engage with brokers to identify new business opportunities.
• Support cross-team collaboration and contribute to special projects.

Skills

Underwriting

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Business Economics

Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field

Job description

We’re adding to our diverse team of experts and are looking to hire those who are committed to building a culture that enables the creation of innovative solutions for our business units and clients. We will consider a range of experience for this role and the offer will be commensurate with that.

The Company

Munich Re US (MR US) offers the financial strength and stability that comes with being part of the world's preeminent insurance and reinsurance brand. Our risk experts work together to assemble the right mix of products and services to help our clients stay competitive – from traditional reinsurance coverages to niche and specialty reinsurance and insurance products.

We address the key challenges of the future – that is what we have been doing in the US property/casualty reinsurance market since 1917. As a leading reinsurer, we deal with the issues that affect business and society and work to devise risk management and risk transfer solutions that render tomorrow’s world insurable. Our recipe for success: we anticipate risks early on and deliver solutions tailored to our clients’ needs, creating opportunities to achieve sustained profitable growth.

The Opportunity

Future focused and always one step ahead. With this opportunity, you will be part of building a profitable portfolio and will be integral to the implementation strategies for Professional Liability business in the North America Primary Insurance market. This position will work closely with other members of Munich Re’s Financial and Professional Lines team.

Responsibilities

• Implement strategies for professional liability business in the US.
• Active involvement in underwriting of complex transactions and peer reviewing transactions underwritten by team members.
• Participate in development, growth and profitability of a new diverse Professional Liability E&O portfolio.
• Active engagement with brokers and their clients to identify new and interesting business development initiatives, applying opportunity management techniques to prioritize high potential opportunities with greatest likelihood of realization.
• Further development of existing products and solutions, adapting them if necessary and marketing them successfully in cooperation with the other underwriting teams.
• Support cross-team collaboration and innovation initiatives.
• Contribute to assigned special projects and to a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of insurance and/or reinsurance experience with a strong technical background of underwriting of various Professional Liability E&O business.
• Sound technical knowledge of Financial and Professional Lines business as well as sound knowledge of the related US (Corporate) Insurance Market.
• Exceptional communication skills that energize and engage brokers, clients and colleagues, and the ability to convey a vision and client-focused solutions.
• Excellent analytical skills and quick understanding of key success factors.
• Good understanding of business economics (i.e. ability to assess business plans, analysis of cornerstones of business models, etc.).
• Solid understanding of policy forms and coverage.
• Ability to develop and nurture working relationships within Munich Re North America and within the broader Munich Re Group.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally up to 30%.

The Company is open to considering candidates in NYC and the salary range posted below applies to the Company’s NYC location.

The base salary range anticipated for this position is $154,100 - $226,100 plus opportunity for company bonus based upon a percentage of eligible pay. In addition, the company makes available a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

The salary estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for candidates hired in this position in NYC. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. Most candidates will start in the bottom half of the range.

At Munich Re, we see Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.