Junior Underwriter South- & North-Eastern Europe

The Junior Underwriter supports the Underwriter or Market Manager responsible for the local/market accounts in terms of marketing underwriting pricing and administrative activities. We are a dynamic international team that works in an agile manner. The cross-border team (Cologne Zurich) is responsible for accounts emanating from South & North Eastern Europe. The Junior Underwriter will make good use of SCORs modern tools and contribute towards the companys targets.

• Marketing/Underwriting
  • Supports the Underwriter or Market Manager in:
    • Action planning and setting of targets per client
    • Acquisition of new and managing of existing business
    • Customer support and responsiveness to clients
    • Assessment of offers for reinsurance programs; this includes negotiating terms and conditions underwriting and pricing the underlying portfolio all within the scope of the SCOR underwriting/pricing authorities and guidelines
    • Collaborating with all relevant departments (actuarial/pricing claims legal etc.)
    • Travel with the Market Manager or Underwriter. Participate in client visits.
  • Prepare market and balance-sheet analyses
  • Prepare continuous portfolio analyses and profitability analyses
  • Contribute and support P&C strategic initiatives as required

• Administration
  • Review and prepare contractual documents presentations and statistical analysis both for internal and external use
  • Prepare client visits data analyses and reviews in cooperation with colleagues and Market Manager
  • Enter data relevant for contracting in electronic systems (e.g. xAct Pricing OMEGA)

Special Projects

On demand: Work on underwriting technical and marketing projects or studies

Experience

• Work experience in (re)insurance with a focus on underwriting is a strong advantage

• Very good knowledge in Finance Mathematics and Accounting Economy or Law

• Advanced IT skills of standard software (MS Office)

Personal Competences

• Very good analytical skills

• Very good communication and negotiation skills

• Personal competencies according to company values

• Enthusiasm for new business opportunities and the desire to think creatively

• Curious about innovations and trends

Required Education

• University degree/Masters degree in Economics Mathematics Insurance Business Administration or Law with the main focus on insurance business or a qualified insurance operation manager