Specialist Underwriting (Industry/Special)

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Development, implementation, and management of global business strategies, including business plans, risk appetite, and capacity planning, in close collaboration with local teams.

Strategic support for the Global Head in planning, implementation, monitoring, and communication of strategic initiatives as well as new business developments.

Further development of underwriting frameworks, guidelines, and standards, including country- and line of business-specific adaptations, as well as support in monitoring compliance with regulations.

Portfolio management and performance management, including portfolio reviews, P&L monitoring, KPI definition, controlling, as well as planning and forecasting.

Support in risk assessment within underwriting, for key accounts and strategic deviations, including analysis, global benchmarking, and feedback to local underwriting teams.

Providing technical underwriting expertise and participating in and/or leading internal and external expert groups and initiatives.

Development, execution, and coordination of general and specific training measures, including knowledge sharing, best practices, mentoring, and UW Academy formats.

Your Profile

Completed vocational training in insurance and finance ("Kaufmann/Kauffrau für Versicherungen und Finanzen") with further qualification as Insurance Specialist ("Versicherungsfachwirt:in") or Insurance Business Administrator ("Versicherungsbetriebswirt:in"), or a degree in economics, engineering, natural sciences, law, or a comparable qualification

Several years of experience in industrial or specialty underwriting or related functions

Strong analytical and conceptual skills, precise and structured communication, and the ability to prepare complex issues in a manner appropriate to the target audience

High degree of independence, solution orientation, and sense of responsibility

High adaptability and willingness to embrace change, as well as innovative thinking and proactive work approach

Strong interest in forward-looking trends in AI & Analytics

Excellent written and spoken German and English skills

Willingness to travel abroad occasionally

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