Head of Casualty Fac US

Head of Casualty Fac US

We will consider candidates in New York City (NY), Princeton (NJ) and Chicago (IL).

We’re adding to our diverse team of experts and are looking to hire those who are committed to building a culture that enables the creation of innovative solutions for our business units and clients.  We will consider a range of experience for this role and the offer will be commensurate with that.

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. 

Munich Re Facultative and Corporate (MR F&C) was created to bundle Munich Re’s facultative and corporate business into one global unit. We believe that  by aligning our single risk business in one unified team we will better position Munich Re to provide a holistic suite of products and services that meet the growing demands of our clients and broker partners.

The Opportunity

Future focused and always one step ahead!

Reporting to the Head of Munich Re F&C North America, your primary responsibility will be to achieve target North America results for cedants and brokers by leading the Casualty Fac US team to be the reinsurer of choice for brokers and clients based on our financial strength, underwriting capabilities and client/market focus.

Responsibilities:

• Implement F&C strategic plans to identify opportunities to expand the portfolio and risk appetite and leveraging underwriting expertise and data to drive optimal risk selection, differentiated capacity and increased efficiencies.
• Monitor Portfolio Performance and Market Cycle, in conjunction with the F&C Analytics Team, and steer the portfolio accordingly.
• Manage the underwriting process to ensure efficiency as well as underwriting and pricing integrity of the portfolio.
• Ensure underwriting practices are consistent with MR Group, MRF&C and US local guidelines, Best Practices and underwriting strategies. 
• Identify deficiencies in underwriting, implement corrective actions and provide guidance/training for the development of underwriters.
• Delegate underwriting authority to staff, ensure underwriters have a clear understanding of underwriting and pricing guidelines and are proficient in the use of all applicable underwriting and pricing tools.
• Provide insight into the quantitative and qualitative analyses of results for the Casualty Fac Portfolio, in conjunction with F&C Operations, Reserving and FMR.
• Take the lead in creating solutions and resolving problems involving other functional units such as Business Development, Underwriting Support, Pricing, and GC/NA.

Qualifications:

• 10 + years of experience in (re)insurance underwriting or broker community.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, advanced degree a plus
• Demonstrated superior leadership and management skills
• Ability to think strategically and function tactically
• Underwriting expert level knowledge of applicable Casualty Lines of Business
• Ability to develop and execute plans and to provide strategic direction to the development and achievement of unit goals
• Exceptional communication skills that energize and engage clients and colleagues, with the ability to convey a vision and client-focused solutions
• High level of actuarial understanding and demonstrated competency using pricing tools
• High level of (re)insurance contract (terminology) understanding
• In-depth knowledge of the US insurance and reinsurance markets. 
• Ability to explain complex transaction structures to both technical and non-technical audiences;
• Tech savviness and a willingness to experiment with and learn new technologies
• Willingness to travel up to 30%

The Company is open to considering candidates in numerous locations, including New York City (NY), Princeton (NJ) and Chicago (IL). The salary range posted below reflects market variations across various locations. The offer will be adjusted per geography.

The base salary range anticipated for this position is $270,800 - $451,400, plus opportunity for company bonus based upon a percentage of eligible pay.  In addition, the company makes available a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

The salary estimate is adjusted to reflect the varying market conditions across different locations, with the with the higher end being more aligned with the NYC job market. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. Most candidates will start in the bottom half of the range.

We are proud to offer our employees, their domestic partners, and their children, a wide range of insurance benefits:

• Two options for your health insurance plan (PPO or High Deductible).
• Prescription drug coverage (included in your health insurance plan).
• Vision and dental insurance plans.
• Additional insurance coverages provided at no cost to you, such as basic life insurance equal to 1x annual salary and AD&D coverage that is equal to 1x annual salary.
• Short and Long Term Disability coverage.
• Supplemental Life and AD&D plans that you can purchase for yourself and dependents (includes Spouse/domestic partner and children).
• Voluntary Benefit plans that supplement your health and life insurance plans (Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity).

In addition to the above insurance offerings, our employees also enjoy:

• A robust 401k plan with up to a 5% employer match
• A retirement savings plan that is 100% company funded.
• Paid time off that begins with 24 days each year, with more days added when you celebrate milestone service anniversaries.
• Eligibility to receive a yearly bonus as a Munich Re employee.
• A variety of health and wellness programs provided at no cost.
• Paid time off for eligible family care needs.
• Tuition assistance and educational achievement bonuses.
• A corporate matching gifts program that further enhances your charitable donation.
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community.

At Munich Re, 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.

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