Starr Insurance Companies is a leading insurance and investment organization, providing commercial property and casualty insurance, including travel and accident coverage, to almost every imaginable business and industry in virtually every part of the world.
Cornelius Vander Starr established his first insurance company in Shanghai, China in 1919. Today, we are one of the world’s fastest growing insurance organizations, capable of writing in 128 countries on 6 continents.
Roles and Responsibilities
- You'll leverage your strong network to aviation insurance brokers in Germany (ideally also in Europe) to acquire aviation insurance business;
- You are responsible for underwriting, from the technical analysis to the drafting of insurance conditions, negotiations with the customer and support during the policy period;
- You serve as the primary point of contact for your brokers and articulate our risk appetite in a comprehensive manner;
- You communicate internally with your colleagues and superiors and keep them informed;
- You document the enquiries, quotes and orders in the existing systems;
- You cooperate with other lines of business (cross-selling) and other departments (e.g. claims).
What we're looking for
- You have a degree in engineering or business administration and have gained practical experience in the industry. Alternatively, you have an insurance-related qualification and a good technical understanding
- You are an experienced underwriter / senior underwriter for aviation or an experienced insurance broker in the aviation sector
- You have excellent connections to key brokers or are ready to develop them
- You are fluent in German and English. Other languages would be an advantage.
- You are able to present eloquently in German and English
- You must be able to work independently and diligently and know when and who to ask for advice.
- You have a winning and engaging manner
- You have good computer skills and the ability to understand new systems.
What we'll offer you
- Interesting, varied and international working environment in modern offices in the centre of Munich or home office
- Permanent full-time employment contract
- Targeted on-the-job training from experienced colleagues
- The opportunity to help build a team in Germany and gain international experience
- Cooperation and exchange with all aviation underwriters in Europe
- You will be part of a growing team in a global company
- Competitive salary including company pension scheme, travel allowance, etc.
Starr is an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer first class training and development opportunities to all employees. Our aim is to grow our own talent and bring out the best in people.
