Are You Ready To Take The Lead In Expanding Our Accident & Health Portfolio As a Senior Underwriter?

We are looking for an experienced Senior Underwriter, Accident & Health to join our team in Copenhagen. As we expand our product portfolio to include life insurance (group life, expat life, and travel life) alongside health insurance, we need a qualified, IDD 5 certified, and ambitious professional to take the lead.

Who are we?

The RiskPoint Group is a global Managing General Underwriter (MGU) that offers best-in-class insurance solutions backed by the insurance companies we represent.

We are an agile company with strong cross-border collaboration, leveraging our extensive, international expertise.

Our company structure is flat, and we provide great opportunities for every employee to make a difference, take responsibility, enhance their skill set, and grow.

About the team

You will become part of our growing Accident & Health department, comprising five experts specializing in various aspects of accident and health insurance. As part of our A&H team, you will be based in our Copenhagen office, with the department also having a presence in Stockholm.

We believe that transparent and precise terms and conditions are vital in a sensitive area such as A&H. Thus, we operate with a centralized approach to underwriting, promoting maximum cooperation and efficiency in decision-making.

About the position

We are expanding our service portfolio to meet the growing demand for life and health insurance products from our clients and partners. As our new Senior Underwriter, A&H you will be at the forefront of building our new business area from the ground up.

The ideal candidate for this position has a strong background in life insurance, with relevant education and several years of experience at a life insurance company, pension provider, or as a pension broker. Certification in IDD 5 is a must for this position.

This opportunity requires you to take full ownership of a new product area, where you will manage everything from product development and portfolio management, to distribution strategies and policy terms. As the role involves daily interaction with insurance brokers, clients, and insured parties, you must be adept at building and maintaining relationships, negotiating terms, and explaining complex insurance products to both internal and external stakeholders.

Examples of responsibilities include:

• Building the product portfolio, including product descriptions, terms, processes, and budgeting
• Underwriting and analyzing life and health products
• Maintaining and building strategic relationships with clients
• Having close communication with our international partners
• Engaging in cross-disciplinary collaboration within the company
• Taking part in product development both internally and externally with partners
• Supporting the A&H manager with portfolio management, product development, reporting, and compliance

A great match for us

To be successful in this role, it is crucial that you are both a collaborative team player and a proactive self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit.

You must have the ability to manage complex tasks, navigate sales-oriented environments, and demonstrate excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Experience with business analysis, risk assessment, contractual terms, marketing, sales, and business administration are preferred, but not required. Previous experience in project leadership is a plus.

Prior insurance knowledge and experience is essential for this position, with priority given to candidates who have a specific background in life insurance products. As we prepare to distribute life insurance to our clients, IDD 5 certification is a mandatory requirement to support the success of our growing portfolio and our team.

We are looking for an energetic and ambitious person, who knows the market. Familiarity with insurance brokers, our primary distribution channel, is key.

We hope you have:

• Education or training in pension or life insurance (required)
• IDD certification within area 5
• Relevant professional experience
• In-depth market knowledge
• Fluency in Danish and English
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• A team-oriented approach whilst able to work autonomously
• A flexible, adaptable, and positive outlook
• Responsible attitude and ability to self-manage
• An understanding of business development

Above all, your attitude, dedication, and passion for the role and product will set you apart.

Interested in the position?

We are looking forward to receiving your resume and cover letter of application. Please use the application form below.

We hope to receive your application before February 28, 2025.

For more information about the position, contact Group Manager A&H, Carsten Dalgaard, at .

About the RiskPoint Group

The RiskPoint Group is one of Europe’s largest Managing General Underwriters (MGUs), providing best in class insurance solutions to businesses and their advisors globally. The RiskPoint Group operates as RiskPoint in Europe and Asia and RP Underwriting in the rest of the world.

With 250+ employees and 16 locations in Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific, the RiskPoint Group employs expert underwriting and specialized, in-house claims teams within Accident & Health, Transactional Risk, Property & Construction, Renewable Energy, Offshore Upstream, and Liabilities, including Financial Lines, Cyber, and Casualty.

The RiskPoint Group is a Coverholder with Lloyd’s of London and is backed by a strong panel of well-reputed insurance companies. The RiskPoint Group core values are: trust, openness & honesty, respect & tolerance, drive & dedication as well as being part of a winning team in a competitive environment.