Shape Your Future With Us

General Re Corporation, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., is a holding company for global reinsurance and related operations, with more than 2,000 employees worldwide. It owns General Reinsurance Corporation and General Reinsurance AG, which conducts business as Gen Re.

Gen Re delivers reinsurance solutions to the Life/Health and Property/Casualty insurance industries. Represented in all major reinsurance markets through a network of 37 offices, we have earned superior financial strength ratings from each of the major rating agencies. We value diversity, equality and inclusion and promote a culture that supports professional and personal growth




Your Role

Our Asia Life/Health unit is looking for an energetic and dynamic Senior Underwriter to join our Mumbai office. You are a member of the Life/Health team contributing to the development and profitability of our business in Asia. You have medical and financial underwriting and claims assessment responsibilities and will be involved in underwriting development and research, product development and knowledge enhancement initiatives.




Your Key Responsibilities

• Assess and underwrite medical, financial and special risks within delegated authority limits, ensuring timely and consistent underwriting decisions


• Provide technical underwriting expertise and support to clients, internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams


• Build and maintain strong client relationships, offering practical solutions, training and guidance on underwriting matters


• Contribute to the development and enhancement of underwriting standards, guidelines, standards, frameworks and best practices


• Support claims assessment and approval within delegated authority limits


• Monitor market trends, medical advancements, regulatory developments and emerging risks to identify opportunities for innovation and business growth


• Collaborate with actuarial, claims and business development teams on product development, and strategic projects


• Identify client training needs and support the development and delivery of underwriting training programmes


• Coach and mentor junior underwriters, promoting technical excellence and knowledge sharing


• Participate in regional and international initiatives and projects

Your Profile

• At least 16 years of relevant prior work experience in a life insurance or reinsurance company with good knowledge of Indian markets


• Professional life insurance or life underwriting qualifications are desirable


• Sound medical knowledge and exposure to life, disability and health insurance products would be an advantage


• Proven ability to build and maintain effective client and stakeholder relationships


• Strong Microsoft Office skills


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Good command of English, both written and spoken


• Able to work independently as well as a strong team player


• Ability to travel for business as and when required

We offer a

• highly professional and inclusive work environment that values excellence, integrity, personal responsibility and the unique talent of each employee

• flat management hierarchy and team-based environment that promote collaboration and free-flowing communication

• market competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience and qualifications, with a comprehensive suite of employee benefits


Does this sound exciting?

If you want to shape your future with us, we look forward to receiving your application via the Apply Now link.




Contact

Human Resources




Our Address




General Reinsurance AG
India Branch

Units 105-108

B Wing Dynasty Business Park

Andheri Kurla Road

Andheri (East), Mumbai 400 059 (India)