Senior Underwriter Marine & Energy (100%)
About Echo Re
Echo Re was founded in 2008 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the German DEVK Group. Our treaty reinsurance portfolio encompasses all P&C and a broad range of specialty lines of business, serving cedents across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Additionally, our sister company, DEVK Re, based in Cologne, covers the complementary regions of Europe and North America.
Joining our highly professional and expanding team means becoming part of a group with a proven track record for building mutually beneficial client relationships. Our decision-making processes are streamlined, our hierarchy is flat, and we pride ourselves on our swift response times.
Your Role
Reporting directly to the Global Head Marine & Energy, you will collaborate within the team to grow a profitable and diversified portfolio. This includes all underwriting-related functions associated with managing a global book of new and renewal Marine & Energy reinsurance business for both Echo Re and DEVK Re.
Your Main Tasks
- Underwriting Marine & Energy treaty business in line with Echo Re & DEVK Re underwriting and pricing guidelines.
- Assisting in optimizing the existing portfolio and allocated capacity.
- Positioning Echo Re & DEVK Re as a significant player in the Marine & Energy reinsurance market.
- Collaborating with the Global Head Marine & Energy and P&C Regional Managers to design the overall market and client strategy within the UW Plan process.
- Taking responsibility for the implementation of the UW Plan, including the Consolidated Planning Tool (CPT) process.
- Implementing measures necessary to safeguard the profitability of the Marine & Energy business portfolio.
- Visiting markets and clients to develop and maintain relationships with new and existing clients and brokers.
- Representing Echo Re & DEVK Re at industry events (e.g., conferences).
- Maintaining a close working relationship with Pricing Actuaries & Regional Managers.
- Ensuring high-quality administration of the portfolio alongside UW Assistants.
- Reviewing and approving claims with the Claims Department in accordance with Claims Guidelines.
Your Profile
- University degree in a relevant field or a recognized insurance qualification (ACII or equivalent).
- Minimum of 10 years of reinsurance underwriting or industry-related experience in the Marine & Energy line of business.
- An enthusiastic and forward-thinking mindset focused on continuous improvement.
- The ability to work under pressure while meeting tight deadlines.
- Excellent team player with effective communication skills.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills for engaging with business partners and internal stakeholders.
- Technical, analytical, and results-oriented mindset.
- Proficient in MS-Office products, particularly Excel.
- Excellent command of the English language is required, and knowledge of additional languages is an advantage.
If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to the profitable growth of our P&C business in the Marine & Energy sector and desire a role offering growth and increased responsibilities, we encourage you to apply online using the form below.
Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.