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ABOUT YOUR ROLE In close collaboration with the Commercial Director UK Ireland, you will support business development activities: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Support the expansion of Descartes' corporate broker network in the UK market, building strong relationships to generate new business opportunities Build and maintain relationships with a panel of brokers to support our growth agenda Develop and promote the value proposition of Descartes' parametric products as a pro-active element within brokers' strategic toolkit Understand and identify UK market needs for parametric offerings in order to generate meaningful business opportunities Represent Descartes externally at Broker, Client and Industry meetings events including occasional public speaking engagements Develop and adapt sales marketing strategies (incl.
digital) for the UK market Support UK colleagues with broker facing material such as pitch decks, quote documents and marketing insights.
TEAM WORK Collaborate cross-functionally with Paris-based Underwriting BD teams to optimize business opportunities meet ratio objectives Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure smooth underwriting and claims settlement processes Monitor insurance industry, and parametric specific, developments in the UK market, effectively communicating insights internally Travel: this position will entail travel activities, including overnight stays.
ABOUT YOU EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS Minimum 6 years in (re)insurance, or related industries Candidates with experience from brokerage firm or underwriting company preferred.
SKILLS Fluency in English (written and verbal communication) – required Good command of one additional language (e.g.
Spanish) – valued but not essential Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Strong analytical capabilities and financial acumen.
MINDSET Results oriented, high energy, and self-motivated with the ability to work in a dynamic and multi-cultural environment Excellent team player with an entrepreneurial mindset and value of diversity Motivated to help improve businesses' and communities' resilience to climate change.
WHY JOIN DESCARTES UNDERWRITING?
Opportunity to work and learn with teams from the most prestigious schools and research labs in the world, allowing you to progress towards technical excellence Commitment from Descartes to its staff of continued learning and development (think annual seminars, training etc.)
Work in a collaborative professional environment Be part of a dynamic international team, passionate about diversity Join a company with a true purpose – help us help our clients be more resilient towards climate risks A competitive salary, bonus and benefits.
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