About Echo Re
Founded in 2008, Echo Re is a wholly owned subsidiary of the German DEVK Group. Our treaty reinsurance portfolio encompasses all Property & Casualty (P&C) lines, as well as a wide array of specialty business from cedents across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. In parallel, our sister company, DEVK Re, located in Cologne, serves the complementary regions of Europe and North America.
Join a highly professional and growing team known for its success in fostering mutually beneficial client relationships. Our decision-making processes are streamlined with a flat hierarchy, ensuring effective collaboration and agile responses.
Your Role
In this position, you will report directly to the Global Head of Marine & Energy and work collaboratively within the team to cultivate a profitable and diversified portfolio. Your responsibilities will encompass all underwriting-related functions associated with managing a global portfolio of new and renewal Marine & Energy reinsurance business, written under both Echo Re and DEVK Re.
Your Main Tasks
- Underwrite Marine & Energy treaty business in accordance with Echo Re & DEVK Re's underwriting and pricing guidelines.
- Assist in optimizing the existing portfolio and allocated capacity.
- Position Echo Re & DEVK Re as an increasingly significant player in the Marine & Energy reinsurance market.
- Collaborate with the Global Head of Marine & Energy and the responsible P&C Regional Managers to design the overall market and client strategy within the Underwriting Plan process.
- Take responsibility for the implementation of the Underwriting Plan, including the Consolidated Planning Tool (CPT) process.
- Implement measures necessary to safeguard the profitability of the Marine & Energy business portfolio.
- Visit markets and clients to identify, develop, and maintain relationships with new and existing clients and brokers.
- Represent Echo Re & DEVK Re at industry events such as conferences.
- Maintain a close working relationship with Pricing Actuaries & Regional Managers.
- Provide efficient and high-quality support for the administration of the portfolio alongside Underwriting Assistants.
- Review and approve claims in cooperation with the Claims Department, adhering to established Claims Guidelines.
Your Profile
- A university degree in a relevant field or a recognized insurance qualification (ACII or equivalent).
- Minimum of 10 years of reinsurance underwriting experience in the Marine and Energy segment, ideally within the London market.
- An enthusiastic and forward-thinking mindset focused on continuous improvement.
- Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- An excellent team player with effective communication skills.
- Strong negotiation skills to engage with business partners and internal stakeholders.
- A technical, analytical, and results-oriented approach.
- Proficient knowledge of MS Office products, particularly Excel.
- Fluency in English is essential; additional language skills are a distinct advantage.
If you are seeking an opportunity to contribute to the growth of our Marine & Energy business and desire a role that offers professional growth and increased responsibilities, we invite you to apply online using the form below. The position is based in Zurich. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.