We are looking for an experienced Underwriter for the Italian market to join our team in Munich or in Prague. You will be working alongside experienced colleagues in a team that is responsible for Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy and the Nordics. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future together of VIG Re in Italy and beyond.
What you can expect
- Impact: Take real ownership in developing and executing the strategy for VIG Re in Italy 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.
- 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 or economics)
- 5+ years of experience in reinsurance. A Casualty background and/ or experience in the Italian market is a plus
- Willingness to travel combined with fluent Italian and proficient command of English
What we offer
- Opportunity for professional development in one of the leading insurance groups in Central and Eastern Europe
- Full-time job-based in Munich or in Prague
- A dynamic and truly international culture
- Attractive, performance-oriented remuneration package
- Flexible and hybrid work environment
30 days of vacation
Additional paid days off
Flexible working hours
Unlimited paid leave
Company Pension Insurance Contribution
Contribution to meal tickets
Deutschland ticket contribution
Telework bonus
Online mental health program