Underwriter London Market

Reference Number:  2546
Contract Type:  Temporary
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 Solutions that worked yesterday may be outdated tomorrow.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 Treaty Division 2 team at our headquarters in Hannover / Germany, join us on a temporary, full-time basis for 24 months, commencing as soon as possible as a Underwriter London Market.

You can look forward to

  • Modelling and Pricing: You develop tailored reinsurance contracts and coverages for our primary insurance clients and brokers in the London market.
  • Contract Management: You manage the portfolio of contracts and monitor its systematic development in collaboration with the department management.
  • Client Relations: You establish and maintain international client relationships.
  • Portfolio Management: You take on portfolio management responsibilities, develop IT-supported tools, and carry out administrative system entries.
  • Project Management: You contribute to internal projects and help optimize our business processes.

You come equipped with

  • A completed degree in business studies (e.g. economics, business administration, banking or finance) or a comparable qualification
  • Initial experience in reinsurance is an advantage
  • IT skills: MS Office (especially Excel), SAP, and GEM/Re7
  • Fluency in German and English, at least at a business proficiency level
  • Willingness to travel occasionally to London
  • An international mindset, strong negotiation and networking skills, and enthusiasm for helping to secure our position among the top reinsurers

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
  • Work Abroad: Up to 20 days a year within the EU Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland
  • 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), 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.

 

Desiree Sarina Wiedemeier | Hannover Re | personnel@hannover-re.com