German-speaking Cyber Underwriter

ANV is seeking an experienced German-speaking Underwriter to join its Cyber team in Barcelona.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic, international company based in Barcelona, Spain.

ANV () underwrites as a Global MGA with centres in Europe and the USA. From our offices in Barcelona, we provide underwriting and claims handling expertise for some of the strongest and highest rated financial partners in the market offering local level service in the local language where possible.

ANV is part of Amtrust Group ().

The role

Work alongside a team of underwriters dedicated to European Business. Source, underwrite and service a profitable book of Cyber business.

• Sourcing, developing and underwriting Cyber products in the designated European countries (a specific regional and industry focus will be defined depending on the experience of the candidate).
• Contribution to the Cyber team's overall premium budget with the ultimate goal of ensuring bottom line profitability
• Developing and maintaining strong market relationships with brokers, clients and carrier partners, as well as promoting the growth and profile of ANV and the AmTrust Group.
• Assisting in the development of Cyber Insurance products through ongoing product development and innovation
• Providing a proactive presence with high service standards in the target markets.
• Underwriting business in accordance with ANV's Underwriting Guidelines and within the boundaries of your underwriting authority, delivering timely quotes and policies to meet broker and client needs with the objective of minimising execution risk to brokers and clients
• Keeping up to date with Cyber activity in the target markets through the financial press and with developments in the Cyber Insurance market in the target markets.
• Provide technical support and training to junior and less experienced underwriters.

In order to excel in this role, the following should describe you!

• Educated to Degree in Law, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or similar
• Minimum 2 years of underwriting in the Cyber market
• Fluent German and English required (additional languages a plus!)
• In-depth understanding of and expertise in Cyber products
• Ability to analyse complex risks from both a legal and commercial perspective
• Ability to devise bespoke insurance solutions to meet clients' needs
• Robust negotiation skills to utilise in interactions with brokers, advisors and clients
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to make commercial decisions in the context of legal risk assessment
• Proficiency in drafting clear and effective legal and commercial documents, including policy wordings
• Strong track record of profitable underwriting performance
• A network of established relationships with Cyber professionals, brokers or other distribution channels
• Willingness to travel
• Entrepreneurial self-starter
• A proactive problem solver who takes ownership of tasks
• Team player
• Firm but client-friendly attitude
• Flexible with ability to multitask
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, sometimes with unpredictable hours
• Willingness to mentor and pass on knowledge to less experienced team members and contribute to the know-how of the Team.

Competitive Package

ANV is part of the AmTrust Group and offers a stable and international environment with an entrepreneurial spirit, as well as a competitive compensation package (fixed salary, bonus, and excellent benefits). We operate a hybrid working policy of 3 days from our new offices in the and 2 days from home. Relocation package available where relevant.