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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced leader to support the launch of our new specialty Environmental product. As the Head of Environmental, you will be responsible for building and executing a products and professional liability solution in support of the industry.

Responsibilities

• Drive product development, strategy, and production for specialty environmental products, including site, contracting, CPL, and UST products.
• Lead the build-out, creation, and maintenance of the environmental underwriting team.
• Attract, manage, and mentor a team of underwriters, providing guidance and support.
• Drive the distribution strategy by cultivating new and existing broker relationships.
• Develop and execute underwriting strategy and appetite.
• Measure and optimize portfolio progress by analyzing underwriting data and monitoring industry best practices.
• Underwrite, market, quote, bind, and retain a profitable book of specialty business.
• Operate within granted authority and make referrals to underwriting leadership as appropriate.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with brokers and insured parties across the U.S.
• Coordinate with other Munich Re business units to identify potential bundle and cross-sell opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and execution of business objectives.
• Assist in day-to-day operations and projects as assigned.
• Maintain underwriting governance across the team.
• Represent the Munich Re brand and Munich Re Specialty Insurance at client events, seminars, and meetings.

Requirements

• Advanced working knowledge of Environmental products and pricing, UW processes and procedures, market and competition, laws and regulations, strategic planning, and relevant industry trends.
• Experience in managing a P&L.
• Experience with attracting, motivating, organizing, and driving underwriting talent toward a mutual goal.
• Excellent underwriting, marketing, and analytical skills.
• Successful track record of developing and maintaining strong relationships with brokers.
• Ability to think strategically and function tactically.
• Strong ability to lead, manage, and effectively influence peers.
• Exceptional communication skills that energize and engage brokers, clients, and colleagues.
• Ability to present and negotiate complex agreements with brokers and internal stakeholders.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Tech savviness and a willingness to experiment with and learn new technologies.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Skills

• Environmental products and pricing
• Underwriting processes and procedures
• Market and competition analysis
• Strategic planning
• Industry trends
• P&L management
• Underwriting talent management
• Marketing
• Analytical skills
• Relationship management
• Strategic thinking
• Tactical execution
• Leadership
• Influence
• Communication
• Negotiation
• Time management
• Organizational skills
• Technology adoption

Location

• New York City (NY)
• Philadelphia (PA)
• Chicago (IL)
• Atlanta (GA)

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 10+ years of experience

Salary/Compensations

• $226,900 - $378,100

Benefits

• Health insurance (PPO or High Deductible)
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Basic life insurance (1x annual salary)
• AD&D coverage (1x annual salary)
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability coverage
• Supplemental Life and AD&D plans
• Voluntary Benefit plans (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity)
• 401k plan with up to a 5% employer match
• 100% company-funded retirement savings plan
• 24 days of paid time off annually
• Eligibility for a yearly bonus
• Health and wellness programs
• Paid time off for eligible family care needs
• Tuition assistance
• Educational achievement bonuses
• Corporate matching gifts program
• Paid time off to volunteer

About the Company

• Munich Re Specialty - North America is a leading specialty insurance provider dedicated to delivering exceptional underwriting, claims, and risk management expertise.
• We offer a broad range of comprehensive and customized solutions, including casualty, professional lines, property, surety, and public entity coverages.
• We have the financial strength and global resources of an A+ Superior (A.M. Best) rated organization, providing unmatched stability and reliability.
• Our team is committed to superior service levels, a distinctive approach to specialty solutions, and a deep understanding of the complex risks our clients face.
• We are shaping the future of specialty insurance in North America.

Equal Opportunity

• We are an equal opportunity employer.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• We see Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us.
• Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work.
• We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day.
• We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services.