Group Head of International Casualty

MRSG is part of the Munich RE group. We are known for our dedication to excellence and quality of service provision across both primary and reinsurance.

As well as operating in the Lloyd's of London market, we conduct our business via a global network of service companies, with offices located in the UK, Ireland, the United States, Asia, including Singapore, Labuan and Dubai.

Our group of companies provide solutions covering Casualty, Marine & Cargo, Aerospace, Cyber, Political Violence, Trade Credit and Property, Contingency and Yacht. Our purpose is to inspire our clients and people with the confidence and freedom to explore, create and build – to enable people and businesses to thrive.

Group Head of International Casualty

To provide leadership, management, and be responsible for overall results of the International Casualty business and team within GSI4, which includes Munich Re Syndicate Limited ("MRSL") and any other offices as appropriate. Ensure prudent underwriting of quality business in line with business plan to facilitate maximum return of profit while maintaining the company's reputation and integrity, demonstrating care for customers and respect for the regulatory obligations of the company.

The Role

• To manage, maintain and develop the International Casualty teams to ensure profitable, accurate and efficient underwriting that supports the business plan. Ensure International Development Companies (IDCs) have the support and knowledge shared with them to underwrite business which this position overseas.
• Steer applicable business through analytics and consultation with manager and delegation of strategy to team members and IDCs.
• Provide support to Chief Underwriting Officer on broad strategic initiatives and management issues.
• Serve on MRSL Group Committees and Sub Committees as required.
• Underwrite and manage new (and renewal) business in accordance with Underwriting business plan with full awareness of own underwriting limits as set out on the Underwriting Authority. This shall involve exercising judgement in all underwriting matters including the oversight of the administration of binders, along with the monitoring of risk entries and aggregations.
• Service existing contracts and make amendments in line with the syndicate's underwriting philosophy.
• Conduct and develop effective relationships with both Lloyd's Brokers, key clients and market peers, to both strengthen existing trading relationships and secure new business that falls within the Underwriting business plan and keep abreast of market developments.
• Review slips and endorsements along with other placing information and literature, exercising own judgment to ensure the International Casualty accounts remain within the Underwriting business plan and adheres to authority limits.
• Ensure that Peer Review Group see appropriate information and respond efficiently to PRG queries relating to business for which you are responsible.
• Produce ad-hoc management reports as and when required.
• Liaise with Head of Underwriting Management to ensure that company procedures and systems are followed and maintained as per procedures and compliance manuals.
• Conduct peer review ensuring compliance with the business plan and adherence to authority limits.
• Help drive forward good Conduct for the business to deliver the best outcomes for customers / policyholders.
• Understand all appropriate lines of escalation and the responsibilities of the Product Conduct Risk Strategy Group (PCRSG), Underwriting & Claims Sub Committee (UCSC), ExCo and Board for Conduct Risk.
• Be aware of and take ownership of the potential risks facing the business within own job role and the controls that are in place to mitigate them; and report all significant changes in these risks, or the effectiveness of controls, to your line manager in a timely manner. In this context risk is the potential for loss or failure to meet business objectives as a consequence of internal or external events.

What we are looking for

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of:
• Underwriting Principles;
• Legal Principles;
• FCA and Lloyd's rules and regulations including contract certainty issues;
• All company specific procedures that relate to own role and role of those employees that you are supervising;
• Demonstrate clear understanding of the roles of colleagues and their relationships to the structure and business plans of the Firm;
• Develop and maintain market awareness.
• University Degree and/or relevant professional qualification/Experience

Team orientation

Being aware of the need to pursue goals and objectives for bottom line profit, whilst working cooperatively and flexibly with other members of the team with a full understanding of the role to be played as a team member.

Communication

Communicate clearly, fairly and in a non-misleading manner, both orally and in writing.

Achievement/results-orientation

Get things done well and the ability to set and meet challenging goals, create own measures of excellence and constantly seek ways of improving performance.

Problem-solving

Analyse situations, diagnose problems, identify the key issues, establish and weigh up alternative courses of action and produce a logical, practical and acceptable solution.

Flexibility

Adapt and work effectively in different situations and to carry out a variety of tasks.

Take constant care in looking after the interests of external and internal customers. Ensure that their wants, needs and expectations are given due consideration and that all efforts are made to meet them wherever fair and reasonable, in line with any standards from an industry regulator.

Planning and prioritising

The ability to decide on courses of action, ensure that the necessary resources are available and schedule the work required to achieve a defined result in a desirable manner.

Share knowledge

Share knowledge about the role you perform fully and willingly with others, where this is relevant, in the interests of the organisation.

Self-development

Take responsibility for your own career and actively support 'continuing professional development'.

Commercial/business awareness

The capacity to understand the business opportunities and priorities of the organisation and constantly seek methods of ensuring that the organisation continues to be business-like and continues to meet the standards and requirements of its regulators.

Leadership

Inspire individuals to give of their best in order to achieve a desired result and to maintain effective relationships with individuals and the team as a whole. Give responsibility to staff at the appropriate levels through development techniques so improving their skills and capabilities – offering coaching, self- development, secondment and other appropriate techniques as well as formal courses. Ensuring people skills are supported as well as technical and business competence.

Your career with us

At MRSG, you'll find the flexibility, development and support you need to excel your career combined with a competitive salary and a benefits package that promotes wellbeing and work-life balance, on top of the standard features that include a non-contributory pension, private medical care, life assurance and more

Diversity & Inclusion

Creating an inclusive environment is a crucial part of the Munich Re culture, and we are committed to our Diversity & Inclusion Policy. We also seek to provide a fair and supportive work environment which provides learning and development opportunities for all.

Working together, we are an employer of choice by building the workforce for today and the future. We make it happen. Together.