MARINE HULL & YACHT UNDERWRITER

Overview MARINE HULL & YACHT UNDERWRITER

Based in Milan and reporting to the Specialty Team, you will be in charge of developing and executing the strategy for the Marine Hull & Yacht risks into the Italian market. With strong ties to the Group, you will also support the local strategy to ensure the successful achievement of the Allianz Mid Corporate targets. You will be also the contact person for agents and / or brokers working with the Marine team.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure underwriters comply with underwriting authority, pricing and rating guidelines

Steer and control the portfolio at local level in conjunction with the Head of Marine Hull & Yacht to drive the achievement of financial targets

Proactively liaise with functional areas to review performance of end to end underwriting life cycle

Work closely with Sales departments, Risk Consulting, Claims and other product lines to achieve key marketing strategies, including cross-selling

Ensure underwriting consistency, underwriting discipline and adherence to all corporate guidelines and authority levels, including Rules and Principles, Underwriting Authorities, corporate governance rules and local regulatory framework

Proactively support the development and implementation of new and / or modified products

Support the acquisition of new business and retention of existing business (including agent and broker negotiations)

Communicate local business strategy externally

Key Requirements / Skills / Experience

Master\'s degree in Economics

At least 3 years\' proven experience in underwriting profitable Marine business

Preference if also experienced in Marine Cargo

Proven leadership skills

Expertise in risk assessment and a firm understanding of policy administration life cycle

Sound knowledge of pricing, together with strong market analysis skills

Ideally experience in designing, developing, and implementing consistent and robust wordings

Ideally experience in driving underwriting projects

Entrepreneurial mindset

Strong communication skills

Able to work in an international organization

Fluent in English (both written and spoken)

Basic knowledge of data reporting

Very good knowledge in Office 365 and other collaborative tools

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We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

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