Chicago, IL, US
Senior International Property Underwriter- Central Region
Are you a highly motivated individual looking for an exciting opportunity to join our Property underwriting team in Chicago, Illinois? Are you looking for a prominent role where you can utilize your expertise and market knowledge to deliver innovative solutions? If so, we want to hear from you!
About the Role:
Our Property Team is looking for a Senior International Underwriter with recognized experience and visibility in the Chicago Commercial Property insurance market and a successful track record in underwriting both Global and Domestic large and medium sized Corporates.
• Manage a portfolio of accounts including fronted global Property programs
• Analyze and underwrite exposures including Natural Catastrophe hazards and assess technical insurability and coverages for new and renewal property submissions
• Work with a cross-functional team to deliver innovative international program solutions that meet customer needs and Swiss Re objectives
• Build relationships with our clients and brokers.
About the Team:
We are a diverse and inclusive team that works well in a collaborative environment while fostering and developing independent thought. Our team works with brokers situated in the Central United States.
About You:
You are a strong communicator, able to build partnerships with external customers and internal co-workers. You are an initiative-taker, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, team focused environment, and deliver on tight deadlines. You are a strong negotiator, results oriented, and take responsibility for your decisions.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in commercial property insurance underwriting of medium to large corporate accounts.
• Experience in structuring and fronting of Global Programs preferred. Experience working with Captives a plus
• Knowledge of complex shared and layered program structures as well as 100% Single Carrier business is desired.
• Experience across diverse occupancies including heavy manufacturing preferred.
• Strong broker network.
Some travel within the region including air travel for client/broker meetings will be required.
The role is located in our Chicago, IL office. Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office two to three days per week on average.
About Swiss Re Corporate Solutions
Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer. We anticipate and manage risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime.
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is the commercial insurance arm of the Swiss Re Group. We offer innovative insurance solutions to large and midsized multinational corporations from our approximately 50 locations worldwide. We help clients mitigate their risk exposure, whilst our industry-leading claims service provides them with additional peace of mind.
Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions embraces a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.
If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.
Swiss Re is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice to recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientations, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Decisions on employment are solely based on an individual's qualifications for the position being filled.
During the recruitment process, reasonable accommodations for disabilities are available upon request. If contacted for an interview, please inform the Recruiter/HR Professional of the accommodation needed.
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