ERGO NA Senior Portfolio Account Manager

Munich Re Careers•Princeton, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This new function in North America will be overseen jointly by Munich Re America Services and ERGO. Munich Re America Services (MRAS) is a shared service organization that delivers services to all Munich Re US P&C Companies and other group entities. As a member of Munich Re's US operations, we offer the financial strength and stability that comes with being part of the world's preeminent insurance and reinsurance brand. Our risk experts work together to assemble the right mix of products and services to help our clients stay competitive – from traditional reinsurance coverages, to niche and specialty reinsurance and insurance products. ERGO is one of the major insurance groups in Germany and Europe. The Group is represented in over 20 countries worldwide and focuses on its core and growth markets in Europe and Asia. ERGO offers a comprehensive range of insurance policies, pensions, investments and services. With ERGO’s recent acquisition of Next Insurance, ERGO is now entering the North American insurance market for the first time. The ERGO NA Senior Portfolio Account Manager will report directly to the Head of ERGO NA. The Account Manager serves a critical function as the primary liaison between ERGO/NEXT and both the ERGO and MRAS underwriting offices. This position is crucial in fostering strong relationships and collaboration with various stakeholders, including local management, claims, actuarial, and underwriting, data solutions teams, and thus plays a key role in ensuring the success and profitability of the ERGO NA business.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in the US P&C industry, with a focus on small commercial lines.
Deep experience in Underwriting and Risk Management.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify deviations, assess risks, and define corrective actions.
Skilled at navigating cross-functional stakeholders in a matrix structure with a balanced approach to decision-making.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to serve as a primary contact between ERGO/NEXT and foster collaboration across multiple teams and geographies.
Willingness to travel within US and occasionally overseas.
Knowledge, skills and other capabilities acquired through a university degree in mathematics or economics and/ or equivalent training in the insurance industry.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary contact for ERGO/NEXT within ERGO’s CUO division.
Coordinate and conduct structured management dialogues with ERGO NA business to set and monitor targets, identify deviations through local reporting, and collaborate with local management to define corrective measures. Ensure follow-up on agreed actions and measures.
Actively participate to ERGO/NEXT’s squads that are dealing with topics with relevance for the CUO function.
Provide oversight of the P&L by actively engage with claims, actuarial, underwriting, and data solutions to support ERGO/NEXT.
Ensure close co-operation and collaboration with other teams within GSI and ERGO Global P&C teams and the corporate Munich Re network.
Facilitate effective communication and coordination between the local company, Global P&C and other group functions including ERGO International, Controlling, IRM.
Support and implement underwriting guidelines, underwriting training, underwriting audits, and due diligence, including follow-up actions.
Actively participate in planning processes and conduct regular monitoring activities.
Prepare and follow up on meetings with the Board of Directors, ensuring thorough documentation and actionable outcomes.

Benefits

company bonus based upon a percentage of eligible pay
health insurance coverage
employee wellness program
life and disability insurance
401k match
retirement savings plan
paid holidays
paid time off (PTO)
Two options for your health insurance plan (PPO or High Deductible).
Prescription drug coverage (included in your health insurance plan).
Vision and dental insurance plans.
basic life insurance equal to 1x annual salary
AD&D coverage that is equal to 1x annual salary.
Short and Long Term Disability coverage.
Supplemental Life and AD&D plans that you can purchase for yourself and dependents (includes Spouse/domestic partner and children).
Voluntary Benefit plans that supplement your health and life insurance plans (Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity).
A robust 401k plan with up to a 5% employer match
A retirement savings plan that is 100% company funded.
Paid time off that begins with 24 days each year, with more days added when you celebrate milestone service anniversaries.
Eligibility to receive a yearly bonus as a Munich Re employee.
A variety of health and wellness programs provided at no cost.
Paid time off for eligible family care needs.
Tuition assistance and educational achievement bonuses.
A corporate matching gifts program that further enhances your charitable donation.
Paid time off to volunteer in your community.