Location: 

Chicago, IL, US Kansas City, MO, US Houston, TX, US

Sr. Underwriter or Underwriter - Property, Hybrid

Are you looking for a career in the Property Underwriting? If so, please check this role and apply!   

 

About the Role:

  • Production underwriting position responsible for handling large Global structured Property programs as well as 100% single-carrier accounts (ground-up Property programs).
  • Accounts vary from Middle/Upper Middle Market, with purchased limits up to USD 500m, as well as Fortune 500 business.
  • Analyses exposures including Natural Catastrophe hazards and assesses technical insurability and coverages for new and renewal submissions.
  • Works with international program team to analyze international property exposures, liaises with the Credit Risk Management, Actuarial and Finance teams to structure global property programs and offers proposals in accordance with guidelines.
  • Establishes and maintains specific industry sector knowledge and understands industry trends.
  • Represents Swiss Re in meetings with clients, brokers, and other stakeholders.
  • Participates in internal projects to review/develop tools and processes.
  • Acts as SME to coach and mentor other team members on structuring global property programs.

 

 About the Team:

We are results and profit oriented team of underwriters covering new and existing property accounts, as well as production of new business and relationship development involving large corporate risks and middle-market accounts.  Our focus is on International Program business within Corporate Solutions, North America Property, Central Region. 

 

 

About You:

  • Experience and understanding of commercial property underwriting, loss prevention and risk management for both NatCat and Man-Made hazards.
  • Knowledge of complex program structures as well as 100% Single Carrier business is desired.
  • Minimum 3 to 5 years underwriting experience or equivalent for Underwriter level; 7 to 10 years for Senior Underwriter
  • Experience in International Program business underwriting and design is preferred; diverse industry experience is a plus.
  • Willingness and ability to travel within the region including air travel for client/broker meetings, as needed.
  • Team player and great communicator with strong negotiation skills.

 

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.

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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