Head of Transportation (Underwriting)

Overview

In this role you lead the Transportation underwriting function, directing profitable growth and development of US Transportation portfolios across in-house and delegated authorities. You collaborate closely with the Head of Direct Underwriting to execute the strategic plan and ensure strong client/broker relationships. You will drive underwriting performance, expand product coverage, and enhance digital capabilities. You join a culture focused on collaboration, continuous improvement, and leadership development, contributing to Munich Re’s US specialty ambitions.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• private medical insurance for employees and families
• hybrid working
• flexible working hours
• professional qualification support
• team events and social culture

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management of the in-house Transportation underwriting department
• Mentor and develop team members and foster cross-collaboration across Munich Re groups
• Implement Continuous Conversations principles in daily leadership and development
• Optimize underwriting performance and processes for Transportation
• Develop annual business plan with Head of Direct Underwriting and monitor progress
• Maintain client and broker relationships and explore new business opportunities
• Manage department travel program and industry engagement
• Propose new wordings/clauses and develop new coverages reflecting market needs
• Advance digital capabilities in Transportation underwriting
• Produce regular management and committee reports
• Data Governance duties including supporting Data Owner and overseeing Data Asset Register
• Ensure data protection compliance and controls with Data Protection Officer and Legal/Compliance
• Adhere to Binding Authorities policies and maintain regulatory alignment

Key requirements

• Experience leading a transportation underwriting team or equivalent leadership role
• Ability to analyze underwriting data and inform decision-making
• Stakeholder management and client/broker relationship development
• Knowledge of data governance and regulatory/compliance considerations
• Strategic planning and execution in an underwriting context
• Strong communication and people-management skills

• collaboration
• communication
• leadership
• underwriting analytics
• data governance and data protection
• development of coverages and product wording

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