Head of Cargo

Company Details

W. R. Berkley Nordic W. R. Berkley Nordic is part of the global W. R. Berkley organization, operating in the insurance market with a focus on underwriting excellence and strong broker and client relationships.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The Head of Cargo is responsible for managing the cargo portfolio with a focus on profitability and growth. This role includes underwriting new and renewal business, leading a team of underwriters, driving strategic development, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to achieve financial targets.

• Manage the cargo portfolio using management data to analyze performance and profitability • Underwrite new and renewal business • Lead and manage a team of underwriters, including recruitment, compensation, performance management, training, and development • Develop and execute marketing and distribution plans • Manage broker relationships and prioritize market activities and meetings • Drive strategic and innovative initiatives for the cargo line of business and across functions • Travel within Sweden and to Norway as required • Manage the annual renewal of reinsurance treaties, including data preparation and coordination with brokers • Participate in business management meetings and report to the Head of SME/Affinity or CEO • Ensure achievement of financial targets through team collaboration • Support long-term profitability and growth through strategic planning and execution

Qualifications

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of experience in cargo underwriting or related insurance roles, with broking experience an advantage • Strong knowledge of insurance financials • Established network of broker relationships • Experience in building and maintaining relationships with brokers and clients • Experience in leadership and people management preferred • Comfortable in a market-facing and representative role • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint • Strong English language skills, both written and spoken • Strong analytical and portfolio management capabilities • Ability to manage time and resources effectively to achieve objectives • Demonstrated accountability and ownership of results • Strong collaboration and teamwork orientation • Ability to challenge existing processes and drive innovation • Open-minded and able to listen and respond to stakeholder requirements • Effective decision-making using evidence-based approaches • Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic environment • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships

Education Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, law, business, strategy, or a related field required• MBA preferred