Underwriter Maghreb and West Africa

Reference Number:  2831
Contract Type:  Regular
Working Time:  Full-Time

Hannover Re - with around 4,000 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 Solutions that worked yesterday may be outdated tomorrow.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 TD61 France, Benelux, Maghreb team at our headquarters in Hannover / Germany, join us on a permanent basis, commencing at the earliest possible date as a Underwriter Maghreb and West Africa

You can look forward to

  • Evaluating and negotiating reinsurance enquiries from the Maghreb and West Africa
  • Preparation and execution of quotations and underwriting decisions
  • Maintaining, developing and building sustainable customer relationships and the associated travel activities, mainly to the Maghreb and West Africa
  • Planning and implementation of marketing initiatives
  • Supporting portfolio and market analysis, including data interpretation using statistical Methods
  • Managing internal contract administration systems

You come equipped with

  • Master's degree in business administration, finance or economics with a quantitative focus or (business) mathematics or a comparable qualification
  • Ideally initial experience in the (re)insurance sector, in risk management or in the finance Industry
  • Native-level French and business-fluent English, combined with excellent communication skills; German or Arabic skills are advantageous
  • Willingness to travel regularly to the target region
  • A strong sense of responsibility, reliability, and the ability to adapt to different situations 
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills as well as an team-oriented mindset 

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
  • Digital Fitness: In short training sessions, we show you how to make your daily work more efficient and smarter using our AI tools – especially Microsoft Copilot
  • 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.

 

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