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Underwriter (m/f/d)* Forestry

Location Munich, Germany Job type Full-Time Work mode Hybrid Job level Professional Job ID 11520 Company Munich Re Specialty - Global Markets Employment type Regular Area of expertise Claims & Underwriting
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At Munich Re Specialty - Global Markets (MRS-GM), it is our ambition to become a leading primary specialty insurance provider, underpinned by an effective and adaptable strategy, superior products and industry leaders working in a supportive environment to achieve this.

Green Solutions is part of MRS-GM and is a global business providing insurance to the Renewable Energy, Clean Technology, and Carbon Market & Natural Capital sectors. The CM&NC team provides insurance to the carbon market, forestry, and agriculture sectors, with colleagues in Munich, London, and Singapore.

We seek a Forestry Underwriter to join the Green Solutions’ CM&NC team, working with us on a full-time basis, based in Munich. 

Your job:

  • Underwriting forestry insurance business, where you will maintain, develop and grow this business. You will exercise judgment in all underwriting matters, taking responsibility across the full underwriting process, and ensuring profitability.
  • Assess, price, negotiate and underwrite insurance for the forestry sector.
  • Ensure timely service to clients and brokers, demonstrating care for customers and respect for the regulatory obligations & reputation of the firm.
  • Manage and optimise the portfolio, prudently balancing risk and profitability, making informed decisions in line with the business's risk appetite and strategic objectives.
  • Contribute to the continuing development of the relevant models, tools and procedures for pricing, risk analysis, and portfolio risk management.
  • Conduct and develop effective business relationships with clients and brokers with a view to both securing new business and retaining existing business.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in the sector. Use this to inform the continued development and growth of the forestry business.
  • Stay abreast of changes and developments in the forestry industry and related insurance sector. Leverage insights to adapt strategies to achieve and maintain a competitive edge.
  • Provide underwriting support to the senior underwriter of our agricultural insurance business.
  • Contribute to the underwriting of forestry-related risks to nature-based projects in the carbon markets.

Your profile:

  • Experience (5+ years) in the insurance industry as a underwriter, with expertise in forestry and/or agriculture risks or equivalent experience in the commercial forestry and/or agriculture sectors, with expertise in risk evaluation and risk management.
  • An academic degree in forestry and/or agriculture; else in mathematics, science, geography, economics, finance; or a comparable education.
  • Experience in product development and project management.
  • Strong analytical skills, with proven ability to handle and evaluate complex data sets. Strong geospatial analysis capability is an advantage.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • A versatile and dynamic team member, able to combine proactive self-direction with effective collaboration.

Job Evaluation: A


Please use the online application and submit it by 07 January 2026 at the latest (10-day deadline).
Our general internal job advertisement (ISA) guideline can be found on MR Web München at ME@MUNICHRE >> Arbeitsrecht & Regelungen >> ISA-Richtlinie. 
Information on selection procedures for management positions can also be found in the ISA Guideline.
Application Instructions
In order to consider your application, we require your application to be submitted via our online applicant portal. In addition to uploading your CV, we recommend writing a cover letter to tell us more about why the position is of interest to you.

About us
As the world's leading reinsurance company with more than 11,000 employees at over 50 locations, Munich Re introduces a paradigm shift in the way you think about insurance. By turning uncertainty into a manageable risk we enable fundamental change. Join us working on topics today that will concern society tomorrow, whether that be climate change, major construction projects, medical risk assessment or even space travel.  
Together we embrace a culture where multiskilled teams dare to think big. We create the new and the different for our clients and cultivate innovation. 
Sounds like you? Push boundaries with us and be part of Munich Re. 
Our employees are our greatest strength. That’s why we offer them a wide range of benefits. You can find some examples below. 

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  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: we embrace the power of differences and are convinced that diversity fosters innovation and resilience and enables us to act braver and better.
  • Continuous Learning: we believe that continuous learning is a key differentiator and critical for building new skills and accelerating growth.
  • Career Mobility: we actively support career mobility, and our strong global and regional presence offers a wealth of career growth opportunities for you.


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  • Competitive salary: appropriate compensation for your high level of commitment.
  • Retirement provision: state of the art in-house pension solutions.
  • Work-life balance: promoting the compatibility of family and work in addition to overall work-life balance.
  • Health management: focus on your physical and mental health far beyond legal requirements.
  • Hybrid working: living the best of both worlds – we offer you a very flexible approach as well as the opportunity to work from abroad on an occasional basis.

*Munich Re not only stands for fairness with regard to its clients; it is also an equal opportunities employer. Severely disabled candidates will also be prioritized, if equally qualified. 

Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft
Yamina Djurisic 
Talent Acquestion Partner 

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