Senior Underwriter, international liability insurance

Stellenbeschreibung:

Assessment of liability risks, individual pricing and preparation of bespoke quotations
Management of international liability programmes including English-language communication with foreign brokers, clients and colleagues
Active market cultivation including identification of new business opportunities
Development and implementation of specialised, innovative coverage and service concepts
Commissioning and participation in risk surveys
Analysis of liability insurance contracts and policy wording concepts
Analysis and drafting of bespoke contractual clauses and policy wordings
Legal and coverage-related evaluation, commentary and weighting of contractual liability agreements in German and English
Active participation in projects within and outside the department

Requirements

Degree in Law, Business Administration or a comparable field (Master’s degree advantageous)
Solid professional experience as an underwriter in industrial international liability business
Several years’ experience in drafting insurance conditions, concepts and wordings
Convincing market presence and strong communication skills (including relationship building)
Dexterity in dialogue and dealing with clients and brokers
Team player, able to work independently, quick to grasp new information and decisive
High degree of self-motivation, resilience, particularly when working under stress and tight deadlines, and assertiveness
Strong service orientation – internally and externally
Relevant experience at a broker or client is an advantage
Excellent German and English skills
Willingness to travel regularly (10–20%)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in liability risk assessment, bespoke insurance contract drafting, and international market cultivation, with strong communication skills in both German and English. Proven ability to manage complex liability programmes and deliver innovative coverage solutions while maintaining a high service orientation.