Underwriter
General Reinsurance AG · Denmark
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Shape Your Future With Us
General Re Corporation, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., is a holding company for global reinsurance and related operations, with more than 2,000 employees worldwide. It owns General Reinsurance Corporation and General Reinsurance AG, which conducts business as Gen Re. Gen Re delivers reinsurance solutions to the Life/Health and Property/Casualty insurance industries. Represented in all major reinsurance markets through a network of 37 offices, we have earned superior financial strength ratings from each of the major rating agencies.
Our Copenhagen office is currently looking for a Junior Underwriter to join our Property Facultative team.
Main Purpose of the Role
Our Property Facultative Reinsurance unit in the Copenhagen Branch services the Nordic Market in Property, Energy and Engineering lines of business. Our client base is a mixture of Local, Regional and International insurance companies. Being a Gen Re Underwriter means having a client-facing role with end-to-end responsibility across the underwriting process. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a small local team supported by an international network of experienced underwriters.
The role holder will be responsible for:
- underwriting risks from the technical analysis to pricing and contract negotiation
- building and nurturing strong relationships with existing clients from different markets
- sourcing new business
The successful candidate will benefit from comprehensive in-house training to acquire the technical, commercial, and cultural fundamentals required for this role. As part of this program, you will have the opportunity to travel to various offices within the Group.Qualifications & Experience
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Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Economics, Risk Management or Engineering
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Native speaker of at least one Scadinavian language and fluent English required
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Customer focus mindset, strong negotiation skills
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Strong analytical and numerical skills
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Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
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High degree of energy, organized and multi-tasking skills
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Willingness to travel for business We Offer You
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Highly professional working environment that values excellence, integrity, personal responsibility and diversity.
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Flat management hierarchy and team-based environment that promotes collaboration and free-flowing communication.
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Central Location in Copenhagen and modern facilities with cantina.
Closing Date
20 September 2026
Our Address****General Reinsurance Copenhagen Branch
Weidekampsgade14A, 2nd floor
2300 Copenhagen S (Denmark)
It is the continuing policy of the Gen Re Group to afford Equal Opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, color, sex (including childbirth or related medical conditions), religion, national origin or citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any characteristic protected by applicable law. In addition, Gen Re provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.