Head- Marine, Engineering & Specialty Claims
About us
At Munich Re Specialty - Global Markets (MRS-GM), it is our ambition to become the leading Primary Specialty Insurance provider, underpinnedby an effective and adaptablestrategy,superior products and industry leaders working in a supportive environmentto achieve this.
At the heart of our success is a strong culture where people are encouraged to be present, bold and curious, allowing them to achieve their individual goals.
Head of Marine, Engineering & Specialty Claims
We are currently looking for a Head of Marine, Engineering & Specialty Claims to be based in London on a full-time basis, reporting into the Group Head of Claims Adjusting.
You to take a proactive approach to the management of claims and look to provide a quality claims service, which pays valid claims promptly and sets reserves at expected ultimate cost, effectively, efficiently, consistently, accurately and in a timely manner. You to take account of applicable regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the management and adjustment of all Marine, Engineering and Specialty claims emanating from the Syndicate or International Distribution Companies claims which fall outside of their respective level of settlement authority.
- Manage current outsourced delegation to Crawford & Company of all lead and second lead claims for Cargo, Cargo Liability, Project Cargo & Specie classes of business.
- Participate in regular leadership and underwriting meetings, providing feedback on policy wordings and market losses amongst other topics.
- Represent the Syndicate in claims meetings/discussions, both in UK Courts and worldwide, as appropriate.
Knowledge and Skills
Sound business knowledge and understanding of:
- Underlying principles of insurance practice
- Generic legal principles
- FCA rules and regulations
- Lloyd's regulations
If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with everything outlined, or you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the candidate we are looking for!
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At Munich Re, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion foster innovation and resilience and enable us to act braver and better. Embracing the power of DEI is at the core of who we are. We recognise diversity can be multi-dimensional, intersectional, and complex, so we want to build a diverse workforce that includes a wide range of racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender identities; economic and geographic backgrounds; physical abilities; ages; life, school, and career experiences; and political, religious, and personal beliefs. Additionally, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive work environment where this diversity is celebrated, valued, and has equitable opportunities to succeed.
All candidates in consideration for any role can request a reasonable adjustment at any point in our recruitment process. You can request an adjustment by speaking to your Talent Acquisition contact.
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- Wellbeing and Development Scheme + EAP + Health Assessments (subject to scheme eligibility)
- Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
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