AVP, Underwriting Auditor

Hannover Re - more than 4,000 employees at locations all over the world. Our strength? Connecting Power:
We rely on each other. As a reinsurer, we protect customers in the event of a claim. This requires customised, innovative solutions. Solutions that worked yesterday may be outdated tomorrow. We challenge ourselves and continuously optimise our services, advice and products. All this makes us one of the leading and most profitable reinsurance groups in the world and a reliable employer.

Hannover Re Services is currently seeking talented candidates for our open AVP, Underwriting Auditor position. This is a Full‑Time role within the Audit Team department. Please see below for more information regarding the essential functions of this position, required qualifications, and how to apply.

Candidates should be local to the Itasca, IL or Mt. Laurel, NJ areas.

Job Summary:

Assistant Vice President Underwriting Auditors play a key role in supporting P&C treaty and facultative underwriters by evaluating clients' underwriting practices through detailed file reviews and management meetings. Additionally, they leverage their expertise to provide clients recommendations for improving underwriting quality and aligning with current industry standards and emerging trends.

Essential Functions:

• (80%) Conduct on‑site and remote underwriting audits, consisting of file reviews, meetings with clients’ senior management, drafting of audit documentation (e.g., audit reports, recommendation letters…) and social engagements (e.g., dinners, cocktail receptions)
• (10%) Provide support and guidance to underwriters on specific underwriting matters, market trends and emerging risks
• (10%) Schedule audits with clients (including travel arrangements)

• Plans and aligns
• Manages complexity
• Interpersonal savvy

Essential knowledge skills and abilities:

• Thorough knowledge (15+ years) of U.S. Primary and Reinsurance Underwriting across multiple P&C lines of business
• Bachelor’s degree in a commercial field (e.g., Economics, Business administration, Banking, Finance, Law or similar)
• Advanced industry designations (e.g., CPCU, ARe, RPLU, MBA…)
• Solid communication with senior executives, both internally and with clients, including the ability to articulate complex audit findings and recommendations effectively
• Capacity for detail‑oriented thinking with strong analytical skills
• Intermediate MS‑Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and computer skills
• Willingness to travel on a regular basis

Desired knowledge skills and abilities:

• Masters’ degree in a commercial field (e.g., Economics, Business administration, Banking, Finance, Law or similar)
• Advanced MS‑Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and computer skills
• Intermediate Power
  
  BI knowledge
• Experience with underwriting management platforms

Travel:

• 40‑60% including overnight stays

Total Compensation (Inclusive of base + bonus):

• $157,800 - $213,400

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company provided life insurance and disability benefits
• 401(k) and profit sharing
• Additional ancillary benefits available

Hannover Life Reassurance Company of America (Hannover Re) seeks to attract the best‑qualified candidates who support the mission, vision and values of the company and those who respect and promote excellence through diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical or mental disability, marital, familial or parental status, genetic information, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected classification.

The company complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and prohibits unlawful harassment based on any of the aforementioned protected classes at every location in which the company operates. This applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment including but not limited to: hiring, assessments, probation, placement, benefits, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, training and development, social and recreational programs, educational assistance and retirement.

We are committed to making our application process and workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. Upon request, Hannover Re will reasonably accommodate applicants so they can participate in the application process unless doing so would create an undue hardship to Hannover Re, or a threat to these individuals, others in the workplace or the company as a whole. To request an accommodation, email HR Please allow for 24 hours to process your request.

We will accept applications until a candidate has been identified and selected to fill this position.