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Lead Underwriter Facultative

Reference Number:  2641
Contract Type:  Regular
Working Time:  Full-Time

Hannover Re - with around 3,900 employees at locations all over the world. Our strength? Connecting Power: We rely on each other. As a reinsurer, we protect customers in the event of a claim. This requires customised, innovative solutions. Solutions that worked yesterday may be outdated tomorrow. We challenge ourselves and continuously optimise our services, advice and products. All this makes us one of the leading and most profitable reinsurance groups in the world and a reliable employer.

Let's connect: If you want to experience how things are done in the RD83 Engineering USA/London Market team at our headquarters in Hannover / Germany, join us on a permanent basis, commencing at the earliest possible date as a Lead Underwriter Facultative. 

You can look forward to

  • Technical leadership of the engineering department as well as training and development of the team
  • Management and coordination of facultative engineering activities, as well as portfolio management and control in the US and London markets
  • Negotiation of facultative reinsurance contracts with brokers and insurance companies
  • Ensuring and promoting regular knowledge exchange within the global engineering community
  • Development of efficient tools and processes

You come equipped with

  • A successfully completed degree in engineering or civil engineering
  • Several years of relevant professional experience in facultative reinsurance with a focus on engineering
  • Initial experience in the technical leadership of teams
  • In-depth knowledge of the London and/or US markets
  • An international mindset paired with business-fluent English skills; additional language skills are an advantage
  • Drive, We-spirit, and change management skills complete your profile

Don't meet all the requirements? No problem, we look forward to receiving your application!

 

We offer you

  • Flexibility: A hybrid work model with flexible working hours and 30 days of annual leave
  • Financial Benefits: Company pension scheme, employee shares at favourable conditions, vacation and Christmas allowances as well as financial participation in the company's success 
  • Worry-free Relocation: Wrap-around (financial) support for your accommodation search and relocation to Hannover 
  • Lifelong Learning: Innovative programme of further training, including e-learning, specialist seminars, soft skills training, language courses, opportunities for work shadowing in other departments
  • Healthy Work Environment: Cooperation with the fitness studio Daily Fitness (also for family members), ergonomic workstations, outstanding canteen with rich selection of regional dishes ranging from vegan to hearty made with organic ingredients 
  • Corporate Benefits: Discounts on products and services from well-known vendors (including travel, fashion and technology)
  • Individual Family Support: Company daycare facility and free, anonymous external counselling on personal, professional and psychological matters
  • Mobility: Ease of mobility with a free pass on local public transport (Deutschlandticket) and bicycle leasing (JobRad), free parking and electric charging stations for cars and bikes
  • Connecting Power: Together we enjoy parties, team events and internal networking activities

 

We are #somewhatdifferent – people with their own stories, experiences, and career paths. Everyone is welcome! Apply with just one click on the „Apply now“-button and become part of our diverse team! We'd love to hear about your skills and experiences. No need to upload a photo – it won't impact your application.

 

More on our work environment, your entry opportunities and development prospects can be found at www.hannover-re.com/en/career.

 

Gabriela Nangia | Hannover Re | personnel@hannover-re.com 

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