Head of Casualty (m/f/d)

  • MSIG Insurance Europe AG - Cologne
  • Executive Middle Management
  • Commercial professions (other)
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To strengthen our Underwriting Casualty Team, we are looking for at the earliest possible date for our Region Germany at our location in Cologne:

Head of Casualty (m/f/d)

Main tasks

  • Technical and disciplinary management of the department with its subordinate employees in Underwriting and Services & Support area.
  • Referral-Underwriting within the scope of the powers of attorney.
  • Development and implementation of the regional line of business strategy within the overall strategy of the company.
  • Participation in the preparation of the business plan (GWP, result, expenses).
  • Participation in the redesign of underwriting guidelines, tools, tariffs and conditions for line of business in cooperation with the Corporate Center.
  • Management of international insurance programs.
  • Procurement and disposition of needs-based facultative reinsurance capacity within the framework of the underwriting process for individual risks.
  • Organization, information, communication and training within the scope of professional and disciplinary responsibility.
  • Planning, implementation and monitoring of measures and projects within and outside the line of business (e.g. restructuring, treaty conversions, marketing, sales).
  • Participation in acquisition planning/measures to create new business and expand portfolio by supporting account managers and underwriters.
  • Market management for the own line of business including marketing, public relations and market presence.
  • Cross-company activities, e.g. participation in committees, membership in committees etc.).
  • Overlapping tasks and special tasks (e.g. project tasks).

Your profile - Professional experience/ personality/ languages/software

  • Degree in law or business administration, preferably with specialization in insurance, or comparable qualification.
  • Several years of experience in personnel management.
  • Excellent knowledge of the industrial insurance business and several years of professional experience in the line of business.
  • Many years of sales experience and customer orientation.
  • Good self-organization as well as high self-motivation and resilience.
  • High level of social competence, decisiveness as well as cooperation and team spirit.
  • Ability to think and act entrepreneurially, economically and analytically.
  • Experience in project work.
  • Certain handling of the common MS-Office applications.
  • Very good German and English language skills in spoken and written (business fluent).

Why MSIGEU?

The team you would lead consists of 12 Casualty Underwriters, the Team Lead Underwriting Assistance Casualty & Specialties and a Wording Expert.

At MSIG Insurance Europe AG, we attach great importance to the well-being of our employees. Here are some of the many benefits we offer:
  • Flexible working hours: We know that life is sometimes unpredictable, which is why we allow flexible working hours so that you can integrate your work into your everyday life in the best possible way
  • Work-Abroad: You can also freely choose your place of work in Europe for 30 days per year.
  • Training and development: We invest in your professional development. You will have access to regular informal learning events, training, workshops and conferences to develop your skills. Mandatory performance reviews are held so that you know how you can develop further.
  • Health promotion: Your health is important to us. We offer health programs, in-house fitness courses, ergonomic workstations and the option of leasing bicycles.
  • Team events: We believe in a strong team spirit. Regular company events and team events strengthen cohesion.
  • Diversity and equality: We are not perfect, but we are always learning. The world around us and the way we work together is constantly changing, which is why we rely on all employees and are delighted when high numbers of participants take part in internal events
  • Environmental responsibility, sustainability & social commitment: We are aware of our responsibility and have already implemented numerous measures in our day-to-day office life. Furthermore, we invite you to regular Social Days and actively support social institutions with Wo-/Manpower.
  • Attractive remuneration: In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer additional benefits.
  • Corporate benefits: We offer employee benefits for a variety of participating brands and cooperation partners.
  • Company pension scheme: We support you with financial security in old age as soon as you have passed your probationary period.
  • Company car and/ or job ticket: Depending on the position, we offer a company car and/or a discounted job ticket for local public transport.
  • Creative working environment: With us, you can contribute your ideas and help shape the company. We value innovation and creativity.
Free water, hot drinks and fruits are a matter of course for us.

You can leave out the cover letter, we look forward to receiving your complete CV.
Let's find out together if we are the #perfectmatch!

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  • Elke Reimann
  • HR Expert