Job Description
We're looking for an Underwriting Supervisor to support our growth in the region. We offer a great environment to support and nurture development making this is an ideal opportunity for an individual looking to develop and enhance their own skill set who will ensure the technical and professional development of their team is an ongoing priority and instil an ethos of continuous development.
The Underwriting Supervisor is responsible for the operational activities of a small underwriting team across multiple product lines. In this role, you'll take responsibility for the financial analysis of new business opportunities by reviewing applications and gathering data to confirm their eligibility. You'll also take part in training and communications and provide support throughout the department. The successful applicant ensures the underwriting team is compliant with all Product, Legal, and Audit guidelines.
- Underwriting Supervision: Lead and develop a small team of Underwriters, effectively prioritising and organising work to maximise opportunities and deliver business results.
- Ensure continuous improvement and empowerment of direct reports and self by developing and executing on development plans.
- Assist in evaluating new and renewal marine risks in line with company guidelines, ensuring a balanced portfolio.
- Data-Driven Decision-Making: Analyse new submissions, review claims history, assess loss ratios, and oversee pricing discussions. Processing complex and large deals from submission to proposal.
- Risk Assessment & Compliance: Ensure all underwriting decisions align with underwriting authorities, and regulatory requirements. Maintaining compliance with corporate governance, UPS standards and regulatory requirements
- Claims Assessment: collaborate with claims and data teams to analyse loss ratios and emerging risk trends.
- Technical Execution: Ensuring precise data of record keeping across the internal platforms.
- Reporting & Analytics: Prepare and monitor underwriting reports and KPIs, helping underwriters assess portfolio performance and delivering quality requirements.
- Sales & Customer Engagement: Collaborate closely through all phases of underwriting and policy binding to obtain additional underwriting information, clarify policy terms, and ensure seamless customer experience including training for new sales personnel.
- Plenty of development opportunities, supported by tailored training
- Hands-on onboarding to set you up for success from the outset
- Flexitime and the option to work remotely if agreed with your manager
- Vacation pay in June and a Christmas bonus in November, in accordance with current regulations
- Comprehensive company health insurance and a pension plan available after 24 months
- Option to lease a bike after 24 months for work and private use
- A role in an inspiring international environment with a supportive culture, flat hierarchy and real room to contribute
- You'll need to be an experienced and qualified Underwriter, preferably with an insurance or underwriting qualification (education to degree level is a plus)
- Prior experience of leading a team preferred, monitoring performance and ensuring your team is always focused on the key challenges.
- Strong numerical proficiency with experience in MS Excel for underwriting analysis and reporting.
- Detailed oriented with strong analytical skills, confident handling, analysing and interpreting data. Ensuring underwriting precision in every transaction.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills – you're comfortable interacting with internal and external customers.
- Fluency in German and English is essential. French or Italian language skills beneficial