Cyber Underwriting Manager

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Strategic Relationship & Operations functions to develop a national plan for agreement with Head of UK Underwriting
• Communicate agreed plan to all relevant teams, monitor progress and challenge any areas of under performance
• Work within delegated authority levels set and agree the underwriting strategy and underwriting appetite with the Head of UK Underwriting, deal with referrals and technical issues internally and externally.
• Provide direction and technical input into maintaining a market leading proposition for Cyber.
• Make effective on-site decisions, within delegated authority, for allocated intermediaries so that work is completed efficiently.
• Work with Strategic Relationship function to support relationship building with intermediaries.
• Support the Strategic Relationship function with Broker Market Management and any technical assistance they require on Broker deals, schemes, tender processes, etc.
• Monitor and analyse relevant Management Information and Key Performance Indicators on product performance.
• Develop appropriate technical skills in teams and individuals to meet the changing needs of Munich Re Specialty Global Markets UK’s trading decisions.
• Build and maintain strong internal relationships with Senior Management colleagues, Operations, Commercial and Technical functions, centralised resources and the Syndicate, other MRSG International Distribution Companies and other MR Group companies
• Develop underwriting response and solutions to social, economic and market developments.
• Provide reports and other Management Information to the Head of UK Underwriting or MRSI (UK) Exco as and when required.
• Assist the Head of UK Underwriting on the Reserving Processes and strategy in conjunction with Munich Re Syndicate Limited (MRSL).
• Assist the Head of UK Underwriting with the Reinsurance strategy and in conjunction with MRSL.
• Assist the Head of UK Underwriting on business planning including annual planning performed in conjunction with MRSL.
• A good knowledge of Munich Re Specialty Global Markets UK & Munich Re Group’s policies & protocols.
• Undertake other duties as directed within the level of the job function.
• Help drive forward good Conduct for the business to deliver the best outcomes for customers / policyholders

Knowledge and Skills

• Extensive knowledge of the Line of Business.
• Extensive underwriting and account management experience.
• Ability to effectively communicate and implement the strategy internally and externally.
• Ability to handle extensive and diverse referrals from internal and external sources.
• Ability to keep updated with market changes and competitor’s products and services.
• Ability to mentor and educate Munich Re Specialty Global Markets UK staff in the line of business.
• Ability to lead, empower, motivate & inspire staff to reach their potential.
• Ability to analyse and interpret Management Information accurately and take appropriate action.
• Experience of process management and team management, coaching and influencing.
• Proven technical competence in an operational environment.
• Negotiating and selling skills.
• Knowledge of the Insurance market.
• Ability and willingness to travel to carry out the requirements of the job.

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