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Get Access To All JobsLocation Houston, United States
Job type Full-Time
Work mode Hybrid
Job level Management & Leadership
Job ID 14452
Company Munich Re America
Employment type Regular
Area of expertise Claims & Underwriting
All locations Houston, United States; Chicago, United States; New York, United States; San Francisco, United States;
Team Lead Corporate Engineering & Energy - East
Hiring Manager: Doug Akerson
Level 11
We’re adding to our diverse team of experts and are looking to hire those who are committed to building a culture that enables the creation of innovative solutions for our business units and clients. We will consider a range of experience for this role and the offer will be commensurate with that.
The Company
As a member of Munich Re's US operations, we offer the financial strength and stability that comes with being part of the world's preeminent insurance and reinsurance brand. Our risk experts work together to assemble the right mix of products and services to help our clients stay competitive – from traditional reinsurance coverages, to niche and specialty reinsurance and insurance products.
Munich Re Facultative and Corporate (MR F&C) was created to bundle Munich Re’s facultative and corporate business into one global unit. We believe that by aligning our single risk business in one unified team we will better position Munich Re to provide a holistic suite of products and services that meet the growing demands of our clients and broker partners.
The Opportunity
Future focused and always one step ahead!
Manage a team of MR F&C U.S. Corporate Engineering & Energy underwriters. The Team Lead will be responsible for overseeing a set of multidisciplinary underwriters with a focus on operational power & energy property insurance and construction.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the underwriting process to ensure efficiency as well as portfolio underwriting & pricing integrity.
- Uphold underwriting practices consistent with all MR Group and F&C delegated authority and local guidelines, Mandate, Best Practices and underwriting strategies.
- Assist the Head of U.S. Corporate Engineering & Energy with portfolio management by and demonstrate an agility to adjust according to external market forces.
- Thought leadership in business segment through representation at market and client events.
- Negotiate and conclude the offers, terms of contract with Brokers/Clients and, when necessary and feasible, submit counter proposals.
- Develop financial and non-financial goals and objectives for individual underwriters consistent with Group and F&C strategic objectives.
- Develop and mentor underwriters and support the development of talent across the MR Group.
- Embrace and lead the Continuous Conversations model of performance and development enablement.
- Assist with talent acquisition and retention initiatives, employing diversity and inclusion to build diverse, high performing teams.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in (re)insurance, broker community and/or corporate risk market. 7+ years of underwriting experience preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred advanced degree a plus. Professional designations desirable.
- Demonstrate executive presence, instilling trust at all levels internally, and with client and broker partnerships.
- Demonstrated superior negotiation skills, facilitating and managing the complexities and challenges associated with sourcing business.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills. Able to adjust communication style to audience at all levels internally or externally. Outstanding presentation skills, able to speak at professional seminars, panels or workshops.
- Demonstrate advanced proficiency in the use of pricing models and other risk evaluation models. Strategic decision making based on data interpretation beyond models.
- Leverage staff data and analytics expertise to drive profitable underwriting results.
- Manage the peer review process. Ensure plans are developed and executed as a result of the review process. Involved where necessary for more complex reviews.
- Ability to travel nationally and internationally (Up to 30%).
The Company is open to considering candidates in numerous locations, including New York City (NY), Chicago (IL), Houston (TX), San Francisco (CA). The salary range posted below reflects market variations across various locations. The offer will be adjusted per geography.
The base salary range anticipated for this position is $226,900 - $305,000 plus opportunity for company bonus based upon a percentage of eligible pay. In addition, the company makes available a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
The salary estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for candidates hired in this position in Chicago, New York City, and/or San Francisco. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. Most candidates will start in the bottom half of the range.
We are proud to offer our employees, their domestic partners, and their children, a wide range of insurance benefits:
- Two options for your health insurance plan (PPO or High Deductible).
- Prescription drug coverage (included in your health insurance plan).
- Vision and dental insurance plans.
- Additional insurance coverages provided at no cost to you, such as basic life insurance equal to 1x annual salary and AD&D coverage that is equal to 1x annual salary.
- Short and Long Term Disability coverage.
- Supplemental Life and AD&D plans that you can purchase for yourself and dependents (includes Spouse/domestic partner and children).
- Voluntary Benefit plans that supplement your health and life insurance plans (Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity).
In addition to the above insurance offerings, our employees also enjoy:
- A robust 401k plan with up to a 5% employer match.
- A retirement savings plan that is 100% company funded.
- Paid time off that begins with 24 days each year, with more days added when you celebrate milestone service anniversaries.
- Eligibility to receive a yearly bonus as a Munich Re employee.
- A variety of health and wellness programs provided at no cost.
- Paid time off for eligible family care needs.
- Tuition assistance and educational achievement bonuses.
- A corporate matching gifts program that further enhances your charitable donation.
- Paid time off to volunteer in your community.
At Munich Re, we see Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Your Benefits
With us, you get more than just an exciting job. Enjoy a wide range of employee benefits tailored to your wellbeing and development. Please note that regional differences may apply.
Competitive Salary
We provide fair and competitive compensation that reflects your performance and commitment.
Company performance-based Incentives
In addition to your salary, our variable compensation approach allows you to share in Munich Re's success.
Recognition and Special Rewards
We recognise outstanding individual contributions through a variety of targeted rewards and incentives.
Retirement Planning
We support your long-term financial wellbeing with retirement solutions aligned with local regulations.
Inclusive Workplace Culture
We foster a respectful, inclusive, and values-driven environment.
Learning & Development
We offer tailored learning opportunities with a strong focus on core skills and business-critical knowledge.
Work-Life-Balance
Supporting your ability to balance family, leisure, and your career.
Health & Wellbeing
We support your physical and mental health through a range of programs and activities in each location.
Location Houston, United States
Job type Full-Time
Work mode Hybrid
Job level Management & Leadership
Job ID 14452
Company Munich Re America
Employment type Regular
Area of expertise Claims & Underwriting
All locations Houston, United States; Chicago, United States; New York, United States; San Francisco, United States;
Team Lead Corporate Engineering & Energy - East
Hiring Manager: Doug Akerson
Level 11
We’re adding to our diverse team of experts and are looking to hire those who are committed to building a culture that enables the creation of innovative solutions for our business units and clients. We will consider a range of experience for this role and the offer will be commensurate with that.
The Company
As a member of Munich Re's US operations, we offer the financial strength and stability that comes with being part of the world's preeminent insurance and reinsurance brand. Our risk experts work together to assemble the right mix of products and services to help our clients stay competitive – from traditional reinsurance coverages, to niche and specialty reinsurance and insurance products.
Munich Re Facultative and Corporate (MR F&C) was created to bundle Munich Re’s facultative and corporate business into one global unit. We believe that by aligning our single risk business in one unified team we will better position Munich Re to provide a holistic suite of products and services that meet the growing demands of our clients and broker partners.
The Opportunity
Future focused and always one step ahead!
Manage a team of MR F&C U.S. Corporate Engineering & Energy underwriters. The Team Lead will be responsible for overseeing a set of multidisciplinary underwriters with a focus on operational power & energy property insurance and construction.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the underwriting process to ensure efficiency as well as portfolio underwriting & pricing integrity.
- Uphold underwriting practices consistent with all MR Group and F&C delegated authority and local guidelines, Mandate, Best Practices and underwriting strategies.
- Assist the Head of U.S. Corporate Engineering & Energy with portfolio management by and demonstrate an agility to adjust according to external market forces.
- Thought leadership in business segment through representation at market and client events.
- Negotiate and conclude the offers, terms of contract with Brokers/Clients and, when necessary and feasible, submit counter proposals.
- Develop financial and non-financial goals and objectives for individual underwriters consistent with Group and F&C strategic objectives.
- Develop and mentor underwriters and support the development of talent across the MR Group.
- Embrace and lead the Continuous Conversations model of performance and development enablement.
- Assist with talent acquisition and retention initiatives, employing diversity and inclusion to build diverse, high performing teams.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in (re)insurance, broker community and/or corporate risk market. 7+ years of underwriting experience preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred advanced degree a plus. Professional designations desirable.
- Demonstrate executive presence, instilling trust at all levels internally, and with client and broker partnerships.
- Demonstrated superior negotiation skills, facilitating and managing the complexities and challenges associated with sourcing business.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills. Able to adjust communication style to audience at all levels internally or externally. Outstanding presentation skills, able to speak at professional seminars, panels or workshops.
- Demonstrate advanced proficiency in the use of pricing models and other risk evaluation models. Strategic decision making based on data interpretation beyond models.
- Leverage staff data and analytics expertise to drive profitable underwriting results.
- Manage the peer review process. Ensure plans are developed and executed as a result of the review process. Involved where necessary for more complex reviews.
- Ability to travel nationally and internationally (Up to 30%).
The Company is open to considering candidates in numerous locations, including New York City (NY), Chicago (IL), Houston (TX), San Francisco (CA). The salary range posted below reflects market variations across various locations. The offer will be adjusted per geography.
The base salary range anticipated for this position is $226,900 - $305,000 plus opportunity for company bonus based upon a percentage of eligible pay. In addition, the company makes available a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
The salary estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for candidates hired in this position in Chicago, New York City, and/or San Francisco. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. Most candidates will start in the bottom half of the range.
We are proud to offer our employees, their domestic partners, and their children, a wide range of insurance benefits:
- Two options for your health insurance plan (PPO or High Deductible).
- Prescription drug coverage (included in your health insurance plan).
- Vision and dental insurance plans.
- Additional insurance coverages provided at no cost to you, such as basic life insurance equal to 1x annual salary and AD&D coverage that is equal to 1x annual salary.
- Short and Long Term Disability coverage.
- Supplemental Life and AD&D plans that you can purchase for yourself and dependents (includes Spouse/domestic partner and children).
- Voluntary Benefit plans that supplement your health and life insurance plans (Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity).
In addition to the above insurance offerings, our employees also enjoy:
- A robust 401k plan with up to a 5% employer match.
- A retirement savings plan that is 100% company funded.
- Paid time off that begins with 24 days each year, with more days added when you celebrate milestone service anniversaries.
- Eligibility to receive a yearly bonus as a Munich Re employee.
- A variety of health and wellness programs provided at no cost.
- Paid time off for eligible family care needs.
- Tuition assistance and educational achievement bonuses.
- A corporate matching gifts program that further enhances your charitable donation.
- Paid time off to volunteer in your community.
At Munich Re, we see Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Your Benefits
With us, you get more than just an exciting job. Enjoy a wide range of employee benefits tailored to your wellbeing and development. Please note that regional differences may apply.
Competitive Salary
We provide fair and competitive compensation that reflects your performance and commitment.
Company performance-based Incentives
In addition to your salary, our variable compensation approach allows you to share in Munich Re's success.
Recognition and Special Rewards
We recognise outstanding individual contributions through a variety of targeted rewards and incentives.
Retirement Planning
We support your long-term financial wellbeing with retirement solutions aligned with local regulations.
Inclusive Workplace Culture
We foster a respectful, inclusive, and values-driven environment.
Learning & Development
We offer tailored learning opportunities with a strong focus on core skills and business-critical knowledge.
Work-Life-Balance
Supporting your ability to balance family, leisure, and your career.
Health & Wellbeing
We support your physical and mental health through a range of programs and activities in each location.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Engineering Team Lead
Align your credentials with EB-2 requirements
A bachelor's degree alone may qualify you for EB-3, but a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive engineering leadership experience typically positions you for EB-2, which can mean shorter waits for nationals of most countries.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Search the DOL's OFLC disclosure data for companies that have filed PERM applications for engineering leadership roles. Employers who have completed this process before move faster and are less likely to stall your case over internal HR unfamiliarity.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Filter for Engineering Team Lead positions at companies with active green card sponsorship history. Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have filed PERM or I-140 petitions for similar roles, so you're targeting real sponsorship intent rather than guessing.
Verify the job description supports PERM approval
PERM requires the job duties and degree requirements to match the role as normally defined by USCIS. If your offer letter describes broad general management with no engineering-specific duties, DOL may determine the position does not require a specialty degree.
Confirm prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Run the offered salary against the OFLC Wage Search for your job title, level, and location. Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage certified on the LCA, and a wage set too low at hire will need to be corrected before PERM filing.
Clarify your priority date strategy during negotiation
Ask whether your employer will file an I-140 concurrently with PERM or wait for approval first. Filing concurrently after PERM approval locks in your priority date sooner, which matters significantly if you were born in a country with a visa backlog.
Green Card Engineering Team Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Engineering Team Lead role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Engineering Team Lead positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a bachelor's degree, and many qualify under EB-2 if the role requires an advanced degree or the candidate holds a master's degree. The classification depends on how the employer defines minimum requirements in the PERM job description, not just the candidate's actual credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 is a permanent immigrant pathway with no annual lottery and no cap at the EB-3 petition level. The H-1B visa is a temporary status subject to an annual lottery and a six-year limit. PERM takes longer overall, often 18 to 36 months from filing to approval, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency, not a renewable temporary status.
What does the PERM process look like for an Engineering Team Lead position?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL after completing a supervised recruitment process to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers were available for the role. DOL audits are common for management and leadership titles. Once PERM is certified, your employer files Form I-140 with USCIS to establish your immigrant visa petition and lock in your priority date.
How do I find Engineering Team Lead jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search for Engineering Team Lead roles filtered by employers with verified green card sponsorship history, including companies that have filed PERM applications for similar titles. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that may not have sponsored before or that lack the infrastructure to run a compliant PERM recruitment process.
Can I change jobs after my employer starts the green card process?
Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is more than 180 days old, portability rules allow you to change employers in the same or similar occupational classification without losing your priority date. Changing jobs before I-140 approval restarts the process, so timing your transition carefully around the 180-day threshold protects the progress already made.