DA Underwriting Oversight Associate in City of London

About Great Lakes Insurance SE is a specialty provider of primary insurance services. Great Lakes Insurance London Branch (GLLB) is part of Great Lakes Insurance SE in Munich, operating with a model connected to reinsurance core business and Munich Re Group. Great Lakes Insurance SE operates from its headquarters in Munich, and via branch offices in UK, Ireland, Switzerland, Italy and Australia. Great Lakes Insurance UK Limited (GLLS), regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority and the Financial Conduct Authority, is a fully owned subsidiary of Great Lakes Insurance SE and acts as the preferred facilitator of agency insurance business in the UK in the post-Brexit world.

About the role The role acts as an interface between Great Lakes’ Underwriting & Product Delivery Team and the Munich Re Group business units in an underwriting oversight function. The business units provide underwriting services for delegated authority business underwritten by Great Lakes. The Underwriting Oversight Associate will be part of the Underwriting and Product Delivery Team and will support the oversight and monitoring of underwriting activities and controls performed by all stakeholders (internal and external) in a transparent, effective and efficient manner. The role will be located in London.

Key Responsibilities

• Support oversight of outsourced underwriting activities and value chain controls (delegated underwriting/wording/policy administration and underwriting reviews)
• Act as the interface between the Underwriting and Product Delivery Team and business units for MGA business, including coordination of underwriting data requirements, wording, regulatory feedback, and strategic direction
• Support measurement of the efficiency of the underwriting oversight framework
• Support assessment of product performance, underwriting results, and distribution arrangements
• Assess the adequacy of underwriting processes to maintain underwriting operational risks within risk appetite and meet regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with Great Lakes stakeholders and outsourced parties to review and redesign underwriting oversight activities and reporting
• Assist in the preparation of underwriting performance and monitoring reports; support the Underwriting Oversight Manager with their responsibilities
• Support the Head of Underwriting and Product Delivery in delivering team and business strategy
• Contribute to underwriting reviews, data analysis, product delivery, and underwriting project work

Competencies

• Drives results (we think big) – you consistently achieve results even under tough circumstances, with the organisation’s performance in the front of your mind. You make good and timely decisions to keep things moving, using analysis, experience and judgement.
• Business insight (we think big) – you can apply your knowledge of the business and the market to advance your business’ and wider organisation’s goals.
• Collaboration (we lead the ‘we’) – you identify opportunities and bring the right people together to work on a common goal, encouraging diversity of opinion, whilst maintaining clarity and unity of direction.
• Client focus (we grow with our clients) – you build and maintain strong client relationships (internal and external), listening to their needs and working with them to ensure value is created.
• Cultivates innovation (we grow with our clients) – you create new and better ways for Munich Re to be successful e.g., generating ideas, creating efficiencies, harnessing new technology etc.
• Courage (we care and dare) – you are willing to challenge the status quo and address difficult issues, saying what you believe needs to be said. You also continue to operate effectively even when things are uncertain and the way forward is unclear.
• Persuades (we are clear and authentic) – you use clear and compelling arguments to gain the support, enthusiasm and commitment of others, whilst ensuring you take time to actively listen to the diversity of views and opinions.

Key Skills & Experience

• Experience in front line underwriting, underwriting oversight, or underwriting audit is required
• Experience in measuring product performance and effectiveness would be beneficial; working knowledge of Power BI, dashboards, and exposure analytics tools
• Passion for achieving Great Lakes underwriting oversight goals with diverse stakeholders
• High level of motivation, commitment, responsibility, and willingness to learn; strong communication skills and ability to build working relationships both internally and externally

Desired Qualifications and Educational Background

• Degree or equivalent professional qualifications or working towards

Thought Leaders

You are seen as an expert in your field and will be the ‘go to’ person for your area of specialism within Munich Re. You will be seen as a role model/mentor to others – identifying opportunities to share your knowledge with others. You will demonstrate and role model inclusive behaviour and encourage your colleagues to play an active role in creating an inclusive culture as well. You will treat your colleagues and sales and business partners fairly and with respect.

Regulatory & Conduct Requirements

In addition to the responsibilities set out above, the DA Underwriting Oversight Associate role will also become responsible for:

• Ensure compliance with Insurance Distribution Directive
• Ensuring compliance with Munich Re’s Code of Conduct and the FCA Conduct Rules

Benefits

You will be rewarded with a great compensation package, on target bonus, 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase more along with private medical insurance and employers' contributory pension of 10%. We are one of the few employers to offer fully paid 6 months family leave for times when you need it the most.

Diversity Equity & Inclusion

At Munich Re, embracing the power of differences is at the core of who we are. We believe diversity fosters resilience and innovation and enables us to act on our purpose of helping humankind act braver and better. We recognise diversity can be multi-dimensional, intersectional, and complex, so we want to build a diverse workforce that includes a wide range of identities and backgrounds. We are committed to building an equitable and inclusive work environment where this diversity is celebrated, valued, and has equitable opportunities to succeed.

If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with everything outlined, or you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the candidate we are looking for! All candidates in consideration for any role can request a reasonable adjustment at any point in our recruitment process. You can request an adjustment by speaking to your Talent Acquisition contact.