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About the Role

We are looking for a team leader for the position Head of Single Risks Claims US who will be part of the Global Claims Leadership Team. The Single Risks Claims US team is responsible for the management of F&C’s Corporate claims in the Lines of Business: Property, Engineering, Energy and Casualty.

Responsibilities

Lead and guide a specialized Claims team according to the Munich Re Leadership Compass.
Actively implement the Claims Ambition 2030 and advance agreed outcomes, as a member of the Global Claims Leadership Team.
Develop and implement a strategy for Single Risks Claims US aligned with the Claims Ambition 2030 and the specific needs of the US Corporate book of business.
Ensure appropriate proactive and consistent claims management of direct insurance claims in compliance with Corporate Guidelines including coverage determination, accurate and timely reserve setting and negotiations with clients and brokers.
Provide support for mediations, arbitrations, and court hearings relating to claims handled by the team.
Systematically share claims insights, lessons learned and overarching trends with the Claims community and Underwriting.
Support underwriting decisions with portfolio intelligence and claims expertise.
Create strong collaboration and partnership with MR US Claims and Underwriting.
Actively develop claims expertise in the team for the requisite lines of business, data and AI.
Work in close collaboration with other Single Risks Claims teams to advance knowledge, consistency and expertise.
Create an inclusive, accountable team environment, promote constructive challenge and encourage change to achieve department goals and local, regional and global outcomes, both individually and collectively.
Carry our continuous conversations including the agreement of commitments, giving and receiving of feedback and development plans for each team member.
Represent Munich Re Claims and MR Group at prioritized conferences, market meetings and industry institutions, strengthening thought leadership and the client and broker value proposition.

Requirements

College degree or equivalent relevant professional and leadership experience required.
At least 10 years’ experience in primary and/or reinsurance gained or acquired in claims and /or underwriting functions.
Demonstrated leadership experience in managerial roles is required.
Excellent understanding of insurance and reinsurance coverage interpretation, loss reserving, loss analysis, litigation management, leakage prevention and client relationships.
Very good understanding of insurance/reinsurance operations (underwriting, accounting, reserving, legal) and an effective network within US P&C and the Munich Re Group.
Very good knowledge of global and US P&C claims systems, applications, processes and Claims guidelines, with the ability to build networks across the MR Group.
Proven record of accomplishment in managing, coaching and developing diverse talent.
Demonstrated expertise in data quality, portfolio management, reporting and analytics.
Strategic thinking aimed at measurable outcomes, practical solutions and business impact.
Excellent written, presentation and oral communication skills.
Strong negotiation, judgment and conflict resolution skills.
Excels in taking initiative, prioritizing proportionately, and working independently to meet deadlines.
Adept at translating a shared strategy into clear team priorities and measurable outcomes.
Strong digital, data and AI literacy, including responsible adoption of relevant claims technologies.

Skills

Leadership
Claims management
Strategy development
Insurance and reinsurance coverage interpretation
Loss reserving
Loss analysis
Litigation management
Leakage prevention
Client relationships
Insurance/reinsurance operations
Network building
Data quality
Portfolio management
Reporting
Analytics
Strategic thinking
Communication
Negotiation
Judgment
Conflict resolution
Initiative
Prioritization
Independent work
Digital literacy
Data literacy
AI literacy

Location

Princeton, NJ
New York, NY

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

At least 10 years’ experience in primary and/or reinsurance
Demonstrated leadership experience in managerial roles

Education Level

College degree or equivalent relevant professional and leadership experience

Salary/Compensations

$237,100 - $378,100

Benefits

Company bonus
Health insurance coverage (PPO or High Deductible)
Prescription drug coverage
Vision and dental insurance plans
Basic life insurance equal to 1x annual salary
AD&D coverage equal to 1x annual salary
Short and Long Term Disability coverage
Supplemental Life and AD&D plans
Voluntary Benefit plans (Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity)
401k plan with up to a 5% employer match
Retirement savings plan (100% company funded)
24 days paid time off annually
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

As a member of Munich Re's US operations, we offer the financial strength and stability that comes with being part of the world's preeminent insurance and reinsurance brand.
Our risk experts work together to assemble the right mix of products and services to help our clients stay competitive – from traditional reinsurance coverages, to niche and specialty reinsurance and insurance products.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.