Underwriter for Nuclear Risks (m/f/d)*

Apart from underwriting we also act as a center of expertise: we are the preferred in-house contact with respect to power generation for internal requests and demands. As part of that role we also act as a Center of Competence for all questions relating to nuclear technologies.

The Center of Competence for nuclear business sits within the Power & Utilities Team and is a leading provider of large engineering project/operational insurance capacity (direct and facultative) for the nuclear power industry and leverages this expertise to grow into new nuclear technologies (e.g. SMR, Fusion).

We are looking for an underwriter focusing on nuclear power generation for our Center of Competence. This market facing position will be challenging on a technical, intercultural and personal level but also offers a unique opportunity in a growing, highly specialized and fascinating field of business.

Your Job

• Underwrite nuclear construction and operational risks in accordance with our strategy on a world-wide basis within your designated underwriting authority
• Develop, maintain, and expand client and broker relationships and contribute to the development of our portfolio by acquiring profitable new business
• Perform risk assessment including pricing, wording analysis, accumulation management and acceptance of EAR and operational risks
• Negotiate coverage terms & conditions with brokers and policyholders whilst assuring compliance with group-wide guidelines and seek internal approvals for final signing
• Conduct surveys on constructions sites and operational nuclear sites worldwide and write progress / risk engineering reports
• Consult internal stakeholders with regards to technology or exclusions e.g. radioactive exposures and exclusions
• Keep up to date with technological, market and legal developments concerning our risks and the line of business
• Assist in portfolio analysis and compiling statistics and reports

Your Profile

• University degree in engineering, physics or applied science-related discipline
• Preferably professional experience as an underwriter in direct and/or facultative insurance or practical experience
• High agency and ownership mindset striving to retain and grow a profitable book of business
• Ability to build sustainable relationships with clients and brokers
• Strongly pronounced sales orientation
• High interest in nuclear technology and preparedness to familiarize with emerging technologies like small-and-modular reactors (SMRs) and fusion technology
• Knowledge of risk assessment, insurance of project business and pricing methods as well as competencies in the analysis of wordings/contracts
• Excellent communication, strong negotiation and presentation skills
• Solution-oriented with a focused, proactive, and efficient work style
• Excellent social skills, ability to fit in and work in a team
• Fluent business English is essential; Spanish and/or German are of advantage
• High willingness to travel internationally

Application Instructions

Please apply through our online portal and upload your CV, as well as your academic reference letters, including school certificates, graduation certificates and transcripts of record for any degrees. If applicable, please also submit reference letters from any previous employers or certificates from any other qualifications you may have. We recommend writing a cover letter to tell us more about why the position and Munich Re is of interest to you.

About us

As the world's leading reinsurance company with more than 16,000 employees at over 50 locations, Munich Re introduces a paradigm shift in the way you think about insurance. By turning uncertainty into a manageable risk we enable fundamental change. Join us working on topics today that will concern society tomorrow, whether that be climate change, major construction projects, medical risk assessment or even space travel.

Together we embrace a culture where multiskilled teams dare to think big. We create the new and the different for our clients and cultivate innovation.

Sounds like you? Push boundaries with us and be part of Munich Re.

Our employees are our greatest strength. That's why we offer them a wide range of benefits. You can find some examples below.

Unlock your potential

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: we embrace the power of differences and are convinced that diversity fosters innovation and resilience and enables us to act braver and better.
• Continuous Learning: we believe that continuous learning is a key differentiator and critical for building new skills and accelerating growth.
• Career Mobility: we actively support career mobility, and our strong global and regional presence offers a wealth of career growth opportunities for you.

Rewards & Recognition

• Competitive salary: appropriate compensation for your high level of commitment.
• Retirement provision: state of the art in-house pension solutions.
• Work-life balance: promoting the compatibility of family and work in addition to overall work-life balance.
• Health management: focus on your physical and mental health far beyond legal requirements.
• Hybrid working: living the best of both worlds - we offer you a very flexible approach as well as the opportunity to work from abroad on an occasional basis.
• Munich Re not only stands for fairness with regard to its clients; it is also an equal opportunities employer. Severely disabled candidates will also be prioritized, if equally qualified.

Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft

Leonie Johnson

Talent Acquisition Partner

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Quelle: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis), Tabelle; dl-de/by-2-0; eigene Berechnung