Head of Marine Underwriting Global Risk

Take off with HDI Global! As one of the world's leading industrial insurers for more than 120 years, we have mastered challenges through our expertise, our pioneering spirit and a sense of community, qualities that position us well for the future. We offer you the opportunity to break new ground and develop together.

• Disciplinary and professional leadership of the department and its personnel
• Accountability for underwriting decisions and profit and loss (P&L) performance of HDI's global marine portfolio, including complex risk segments such as automotive, commodity, and project cargo accounts (“Global Risk”)
• Underwriting of new and existing customers as part of a co-underwriting process together with the worldwide HDI Global SE units
• Further development of the business strategy within the area of responsibility, e.g., underwriting policy and risk appetite
• Contribution to cross-functional projects and initiatives aimed at establishing underwriting excellence in the marine line of business
• Global coordination of professional training and continuing education programs for marine underwriters, with a focus on complex risks

• Academic degree in business administration or law or equivalent professional experience
• Extensive experience in international underwriting of industrial risks in marine insurance
• Experience in a leadership position desirable
• Strong communication skills in conducting talks and negotiations
• Sociability and ability to work in a team, ability to work under pressure even in time-critical situations
• Very good knowledge of the MS Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Business fluent in written and spoken German and English; other foreign languages are welcome
• Willingness to travel

We know that nobody is perfect and not all career paths are straightforward. Apply now – even if you don't meet all requirements!

• Share programme
  Every year, we offer you the opportunity to buy shares in Talanx AG at discounted conditions.
• Company pension scheme
  We take care of our employees – with a company pension scheme and capital accumulation benefits.
• Family support
  We support our employees in every phase of their life – for example with parental leave, childcare and nursing care assistance.
• Mobile working
  Whether from home or on the road – our mobile working model (up to 60% mobile) offers you more freedom and independence.

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