Team Leader Life & Health Reinsurance
Job Summary
Este es un puesto de trabajo remoto.
Germany / Europe (Hybrid Working Available)
We are seeking an experienced leader for an internationally active reinsurance company operating in the Life & Health this role you will assume both technical and operational responsibility for a team of underwriters playing a key role in the profitable development of the portfolio and the expansion of business relationships across the markets under your responsibility.
- Lead and coordinate underwriting activities within the assigned market area.
- Ensure consistent application of underwriting guidelines technical standards and profitability criteria.
- Provide technical guidance and support to underwriters on complex cases and risk assessments.
- Analyze and underwrite complex Life & Health reinsurance risks.
- Oversee the technical quality of underwriting decisions and contract structures.
- Manage and further develop relationships with cedents brokers and other market participants.
- Contribute to negotiations and the structuring of complex reinsurance solutions.
- Identify market opportunities and business development initiatives to support sustainable portfolio growth.
- Represent the company at client meetings industry events and technical discussions.
- Monitor portfolio performance claims experience and profitability.
- Support the development of strategies aimed at optimizing business results.
- Lead and coordinate renewal and contract extension processes.
- Conduct market and competitive analyses to identify relevant trends and opportunities.
- Provide both technical and people leadership to a specialized underwriting team.
- Foster the professional and personal development of team members.
- Organize team resources and ensure efficient workflows and operational effectiveness.
- Promote a high-performance collaborative and customer-focused team culture.
- University degree in Actuarial Science Mathematics Statistics Economics Engineering or a related quantitative discipline.
- Additional qualifications in Actuarial Science Insurance or Finance are considered an advantage.
- Significant professional experience (minimum 8 years) in Reinsurance Insurance Operations Actuarial or Underwriting functions.
- Experience within the Life & Health business including Life Health and/or Accident insurance.
- Proven experience in team leadership management or coordination of technical teams.
- Strong understanding of the reinsurance business particularly within Life & Health Reinsurance.
- Solid expertise in risk assessment underwriting and portfolio management.
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks including Solvency II.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications particularly Excel.
- Experience with Power BI R or similar analytical tools is considered an advantage.
- Native-level German or German proficiency at C1/C2 level.
- Excellent English language skills (minimum B2/C1).
- Additional European languages are considered an asset.
- A senior leadership position with international exposure and responsibility.
- A challenging and dynamic working environment.
- The opportunity to directly influence the development and growth of the business.
- Close collaboration with international clients brokers and market participants.
- Attractive career development opportunities within a well-established and respected market environment.
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Required Skills:
technical reinsurance life insurance
Required Education:
ADE Derecho