Underwriting support with German (student part-time job)

Place of work
Bratislava
Contract type
part-time, agreement-based (Temporary jobs)
Start date
By agreement
Wage (gross)
By agreement

Information about the position

Job description, responsibilities and duties

Summary
• We are looking for a candidate to support the Underwriting Associates with the modeling and costing of the risk. The team of around twenty Underwriting Associates works closely with the Property Underwriters in all Swiss Re offices in Europe, Middle East and Africa. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic and diverse team and will interact with various nationalities in and outside Slovakia. He/She will be involved in the decision making during the modeling and costing of the risk.

Core Responsibilities
• Work closely with Underwriting Associates (and potentially with other experts and Underwriters)
• Review insurance submission data for accuracy and completeness
• Interpret and manipulate non-standard submission data for the risk to be appropriately modeled (work with the address information of the insured locations in Microsoft Excel(tm) and ensure a high level of geo resolution using Google Earth(tm))
• Determine the appropriate Property Industry Classification of the insured assets through a review of their operations and discussions with underwriting associate team
• Ensure that the entered values are correct
• Maintain and update the risk information
• The successful candidate will go through a thorough training provided by our local experts to learn everything necessary to perform the above mentioned tasks.
• Support Underwriting Associate teams with other costing related tasks

Additional Responsibilities
• Enter and maintain information in systems and tools, including documents, process changes and associated open/completed tasks following established guidelines and processes
• Interaction and coordination with team members
• Perform other position related tasks as instructed by Supervisor.
• Own responsibility for timeliness and quality.

Decision Making Level/Position latitude
• Part-Time position
• Accountability of the final outcomes is with the requester
• Tasks typically are Client and Business oriented

Information about the selection process

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Requirements for the employee

Candidates with education suit the position

University education (Bachelor's degree)
University education (Master's degree)

Educational Specialization

ekonomické,humanitné

Language skills

English - Upper intermediate (B2)

Other knowledge

Microsoft Excel - Advanced
Microsoft Word - Advanced

The position is suitable for a fresh graduate

Yes

Personality requirements and skills

Education / Professional experience
• Undergraduate on Bachelor's Degree/Master´s degree
• Knowledge and understanding of Re-/ Insurance business is a plus
• Relevant job experience is a plus

Linguistics
• Proficient in English and German language (reading, written and verbal)

Other
• Demonstrates profound computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office Package (special focus on Excel)
• Demonstrates competency in: intermediate level math, administrative procedures and general economic principles
• Demonstrates logical and analytical thinking: ability to connect dots, ability to identify and report problems or errors while working with significant amounts of detailed information
• Applies knowledge to technical and processing tasks through daily activities and responsibilities
• Excellent reading comprehension, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt to fast growth, change and demand
• Ability to work both independently or collaboratively while establishing priorities; ability to handle multiple tasks in a rapidly evolving environment
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural environment

Advertiser

Brief description of the company

As the world's leading and most diversified global reinsurer, we offer as our core business financial services products that enable risk taking essential to enterprise and progress. Our company was founded in Zurich, Switzerland in 1863, and operates in more than 25 countries and provides its expertise and services to clients throughout the world. We combine financial strengths with experience, knowledge and creative thought to explore new opportunities in the interests of our clients, staff and shareholders.

Number of employees

1700 and more employees

Company address

Contact

Contact person: Lucia Vargova

ID: 1593910  Posting date: 28.11.2016  Basic wage component (gross) and other rewards: By agreement