We are looking for an experienced Underwriter for the CEE market to join our team in Prague. You will be working alongside experienced colleagues in a team that is responsible for Central and Eastern Europe and East Mediterranean region. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to our growth journey and help shape the future of VIG Re.
What you can expect
- Impact: Take real ownership in developing and executing the strategy for VIG Re in CEE through a strong business acumen combined with a deep technical understanding.
- Client focus: You are the main counterpart for our clients and partners and represent VIG Re in your allocated market. You understand client needs, develop solutions, and actively manage client relationships in a rapidly evolving environment.
- Responsibility: A broad spectrum of responsibilities for P&C treaty reinsurance business within assigned authorities. You have the mandate for the analysis, evaluation, negotiation, and binding of profitable treaty reinsurance business for VIG Re. You manage portfolio exposures for different lines of businesses and support in risk accumulation control.
- Involvement: Be actively involved with colleagues and initiatives, fostering exchange and cooperation throughout VIG Re. Put your ideas into action and shape the business plan to expand our footprint & reach across multiple countries.
What we expect
- Passionate about underwriting: you have a good understanding and experience in the assessment and management of risks
- Strategic development and management of client and broker relationships, representing VIG Re in your allocated markets and at conferences
- Assessing proportional and non-proportional treaty reinsurance business in adherence to VIG Re’s processes and guidelines
- Open minded and proactive to foresee the development of risk, tool and market assessments. Strong in commanding underwriting tools and IT applications
- A team player who proactively integrates other functions in the underwriting process and shares knowledge
- A university degree (preferably quantitative studies, law or economics)
- 5+ years of experience in reinsurance. A Casualty background and/ or experience in CEE is an advantage
- Willingness to travel combined with fluency in English and proficiency in an additional CEE language
What we offer
- Opportunity for professional development in one of the leading insurance groups in Central and Eastern Europe
- Full-time job-based in Prague
- A dynamic and truly international culture
- Attractive, performance-oriented remuneration package
- Flexible and hybrid work environment
25 days of vacation
Flexible working hours
Home Office and Home Office energy reimbursement
Cafeteria
Pension and Life Insurance
Public Transport Contribution
Multisport card
Travel Insurance
Meal Allowance
Online mental health program
Refreshment at work
Yoga classes and gym