Munich Re

Casualty Team Lead

Munich Re$237K — $316K *
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of industry experience, with a minimum of 10 years in reinsurance underwriting.
  • Expert knowledge in General Casualty Lines of Business with established underwriting authority.
  • Proficient in actuarial principles and MRAm pricing tools; experience in an actuarial pricing role is a plus.
  • Thorough understanding of reinsurance terminology and contract structures, with creative problem-solving abilities.
  • Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of General Casualty underwriters to ensure efficient and accurate underwriting processes.
  • Delegate authority and ensure staff proficiency in underwriting and pricing tools.
  • Ensure compliance with underwriting practices and implement corrective actions where necessary.
  • Set financial and non-financial goals for team members aligned with overall business objectives.
  • Mentor and develop underwriters, fostering talent within the organization.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to solve client-related issues and enhance operations.
  • Analyze General Casualty results, providing insights for business strategy and growth.

Benefits

  • Health insurance options (PPO or High Deductible) with prescription coverage.
  • Vision and dental plans available.
  • Basic life insurance and AD&D coverage at no cost, with options for supplemental plans.
  • Robust 401k with a 5% employer match and a fully funded retirement savings plan.
  • 24 days of paid time off annually, increasing with tenure, alongside volunteer time off and family care leave.
Full Job Description
Casualty Team Lead

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 Opportunity
Future focused and always one step ahead.

This role will lead a team of General Casualty underwriters to achieve business unit goals. Be accountable for a book of business by managing the underwriting of profitable business, achieving the goals as set forth in the business plan and managing, developing, and retaining talent. Develop and interact with brokers and cedents on individual accounts as well as liase and work in conjunction with Claims, Actuarial, and Business Development colleagues.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage a team of general casualty liability underwriters to ensure an efficient process as well as underwriting and pricing integrity of the portfolio.
  • Delegate underwriting authority to staff, ensure underwriters have a clear understanding of underwriting and pricing guidelines and are proficient in the use of all applicable underwriting and pricing tools.
  • Ensure underwriting practices are consistent with MR Group and MRAm local guidelines, best practices and underwriting strategies. Identify deficiencies in underwriting, implement corrective actions, and provide guidance/training for the development of underwriters.
  • Develop financial and non-financial goals and objectives for individual underwriters that are consistent with the SBU, RD, Company and, if applicable, the MR Group.
  • Develop and mentor underwriters and support the development of talent across the MR Group.
  • Take the lead in creating solutions and resolving problems involving other functional units such as Client Management, Underwriting Support, Pricing, GC/NA 1 & 2, etc.
  • Provide insight into the quantitative and qualitative analyses of General Casualty results for the SBU.
  • Work with Division management to develop LOB strategies, the LoB Business Plan and a Target Portfolio as well as initiatives to ensure future success of the business unit.


Qualifications:
  • 15+ years of industry experience, 10+ in reinsurance underwriting
  • Underwriting Expert level knowledge of applicable General Casualty Lines of Business as defined by Underwriter Competency Profiles developed by MR Corporate Underwriting; including acceptance and underwriting authority in line with portfolio responsibilities.
  • High level of actuarial understanding and demonstrated competency using MRAm pricing tools; experience in actuarial pricing role preferred
  • High level of reinsurance contract (terminology) understanding and ability to develop alternative clauses where necessary.
  • Experience in leading cross-functional projects.
  • Strong interpersonal and social skills.
  • In-depth knowledge of the US insurance and reinsurance markets.
  • Solid negotiation, oral and written communication skills.
  • Understanding of accounting, finance, and actuarial concepts.
  • Primary insurance experience and knowledge of non-traditional products a plus.
  • Ability to explain complex transaction structures to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Excellent presentation skills.
  • Ability to develop and execute plans and to provide strategic direction to the development and achievement of unit goals.
  • Willingness to travel for audits and client and broker visits (approx. 25% of time).
  • BS/ BA preferred, advanced degree a plus.


The Company is open to considering candidates in Princeton, NJ. The salary range posted below applies to the Company's Princeton location.

The base salary range anticipated for this position is $237,100 - $316,100 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 Princeton, NJ. 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.

We are proud to offer our employees, their domestic partners, and their children, a wide range of insurance benefits:
  • Two options for your health insurance plan (PPO or High Deductible).
  • Prescription drug coverage (included in your health insurance plan).
  • Vision and dental insurance plans.
  • Additional insurance coverages provided at no cost to you, such as basic life insurance equal to 1x annual salary and AD&D coverage that is equal to 1x annual salary.
  • Short and Long Term Disability coverage.
  • Supplemental Life and AD&D plans that you can purchase for yourself and dependents (includes Spouse/domestic partner and children).
  • Voluntary Benefit plans that supplement your health and life insurance plans (Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity).


In addition to the above insurance offerings, our employees also enjoy:
  • A robust 401k plan with up to a 5% employer match
  • A retirement savings plan that is 100% company funded.
  • Paid time off that begins with 24 days each year, with more days added when you celebrate milestone service anniversaries.
  • Eligibility to receive a yearly bonus as a Munich Re employee.
  • A variety of health and wellness programs provided at no cost.
  • Paid time off for eligible family care needs.
  • Tuition assistance and educational achievement bonuses.
  • A corporate matching gifts program that further enhances your charitable donation.
  • Paid time off to volunteer in your community.

About Munich Re

Munich Re is a leading global provider of reinsurance, primary insurance and insurance-related risk solutions. The company is headquartered in Munich, Germany. Munich Re operates in all lines of insurance and has a presence in all major markets worldwide. Munich Re's business model is based on the combination of primary insurance and reinsurance under one roof. The company has three business segments: reinsurance, primary insurance, and Munich Health. Munich Re's global premium income amounted to ?54.5 billion in 2020.
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