Underwriting associate for Corporate Solutions

Place of work
Bratislava
Contract type
full-time
Start date
by agreement
Wage (gross)
by agreement

Information about the position

Job description, responsibilities and duties

Summary
• Support of underwriting units with the modeling and costing of the risk

Core Responsibilities
• Work closely with underwriters (and potentially with other experts)
• Review insurance submission data for accuracy and completeness
• Interpret and manipulate non-standard submission data for the risk to be appropriately modeled
• Determine the appropriate Property Industry Classification of the insured assets through a review of their operations and discussions with underwriting team
• Reflect insurance policy terms and conditions into the costing tools
• Identify and input secondary modifiers relevant for the costing
• Ensure that the entered values are correct
• Assess risk through our pricing models, interpret results and form recommendations
• Maintain and update the risk information
• Support underwriting 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 and stakeholders
• Perform other position related tasks as instructed by Supervisor.
• Achievement of Key Performance Indicators


Decision Making Level/Position latitude
• Associate level position
• Employee is responsible for the timeliness and own assumptions made throughout the modeling of the risk
• Accountability of the final outcomes is with the requester
• Tasks typically are Client and Business oriented

Position Scope
• Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, seminars, and programs to learn about new processes and guidelines, learn new skills, and stay updated with the team supported.

Requirements for the employee

Candidates with education suit the position

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

Language skills

English - Upper intermediate (B2)

Personality requirements and skills

Education / Professional experience
• 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 (reading, written and verbal), ideally with other European language

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
• Accountable to deliver timely and accurate business processing also during peak times
• 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

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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: 2121425  Dátum zverejnenia: 19.5.2016  Základná zložka mzdy (brutto) a ďalšie odmeny: by agreement