Since March 2021, we are a Mission-driven company. We defined 9 concrete commitments to illustrate thismission, such as writing our insurance contracts in plain language. We also create insurance products at cost for associations.

Our culture? Free to impact. A culture where everything is possible, where all ideas are taken into consideration, where everyone has an impact! Hungry for freedom? Thirsty for autonomy? If you are curious, then the Wakam adventure might be made for you!

As part of our growth and ambition, we are looking for a seasoned Underwriter to extend our business in Germany.

✎ Job description

Function Overview:

You will join the Wakam Underwriting team to help us profitably grow our business on the German market. You will report to the Head of Underwriting Motor & Mobility, UK and Europe.

Responsibilities:

• Support the underwriting strategy for Motor and Mobility, working with our pricing, product, claims and other teams
• Growing motor and mobility lines profitability and in-line with our financial objectives
• Portfolio management responsibility for motor lines, working with our actuarial and other teams
• Accountability for the underwriting results for motor and mobility
• Acting as a product and market expert in Key European markets
• Interacting with the market where appropriate (MGAs, Brokers and Direct clients) in conjunction with our revenue teams

✯ Profile

Requirements:

• A minimum 5-years of senior underwriting experience with a major insurance company in a similar role is required
• Advanced underwriting experience of Motor and Mobility products, personal and commercial in Germany
• Must have experience of underwriting products in the areas of telematics, connectivity, gig economy (delivery and taxi) etc
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office Applications – Word, Excel & Power Point
• You demonstrate strong analytical skills with experience of portfolio managment
• English and German are required (another European language a plus, but not essential)
• This position will be based in Germany. Frequent trips to our Paris office will be required

Your working mindset :

• Results driven, experience developing strong production relationships
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Analytically limber
• Keen attention to detail, organizational skills, sound judgment, and negotiation skill

Process de recrutement

1. Screening Interview with Charlotte,Talent Acquisition Expert
2. Technical & fit interview with Jonathan, Head of Motor and Mobility – UK and Europe
3. Cross-team Interview with David, Head of Home & SME
4. HR cutlure fit Interview with Laura, Head of Talent

=> Welcome @Wakam 🙌

Positive energy, agility, and team spirit are essential to support Wakam in its hyper-growth!

You have the Wakam mindset? Join us!

More about us

Our culture? Free to impact. A culture where everything is possible, where all ideas are taken into consideration, where everyone has an impact on the transformation of insurance! Hungry for freedom? Thirsty for autonomy? If you are adventurous and like challenges, then the Wakam adventure might be made for you!

Discover -on our website- who we really are with the 11 cultural markers that so well describe us!

Mindset compatibility with our ‘Free to Impact’ culture:

1. Think big
2. Biased for action
3. Curious and eager to learn
4. Can say no and find solutions
5. Aims for the moon (but please don’t stick on the moon)
6. And above all: have fun working together 🤜🤛 !

• Wakam is not based on a hierarchy but on a methodology where everyone finds his role and knows his objectives.
• With a flat hierarchical system and a highly collaborative operating model, Wakam is an extremely agile and transparent company.
• Every last Friday of the month, it's Free.day at Wakam, a day without meetings to take a step aside and dedicate ourselves to skills sponsorship or other activities (because we are curious, I remind you).
• Full-remote is a reality at Wakam (there is even one Wakamee who works from his sailing boat ⛵)
• Last but not least : we are nice and we have fun! (you'll find out by yourself 😉)