Cyber Underwriter APAC

About the role

Are you passionate about cyber and digital risks? Are you eager to help shape the future of our industry? If yes, this job opportunity is worth your attention!

Based in Singapore, as a member of a diverse global Cyber Reinsurance Team, you will underwrite and market profitable new and existing reinsurance business opportunities with clients in the Asia-Pacific region. You will play an instrumental role in shaping our Cyber underwriting portfolio and will be a key contributor in executing our strategy and expanding our portfolio. Client and market responsibilities will be defined considering your profile and preferences.

In this role, you will:

• Originate, analyse and underwrite Cyber treaty business in compliance with our risk appetite, guidelines and within allocated authority
• Maintain and develop Swiss Re's relationships with dedicated clients and brokers
• Keep abreast of the regional market environment and understand Cyber industry trends and the potential impacts on clients
• Collaborate with the broader Swiss Re team on joint business and for cyber specific projects
• Represent Swiss Re as Cyber expert in the industry
• Be part of a global Cyber Team

About the team

In Specialty we are a diverse team of problem solvers driven by passion, powered by knowledge. With over 200 underwriters across 10+ offices, our team combines Swiss Re's dedicated Agriculture, Aviation, Credit & Surety, Cyber, Engineering, Marine & Energy and Nuclear business.

Our purpose is to make today's and tomorrow's complex risks more accessible and lead Swiss Re's innovation and sustainability ambitions. In this position, you will be working in the Cyber Reinsurance team in Singapore. Teamplay, open communication and joint learning are the cornerstones of our team culture. Swiss Re is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of thought, background, and experience

About you

• You hold a university degree or equivalent
• Professional experience in a (re-)insurance underwriting role, with solid understanding of (re-)insurance structures, costing methods and contract wordings
• Knowledge of Cyber (re-)insurance products is a plus
• You enjoy client contact. You bring strong communication skills to understand client needs and jointly achieve strong outcomes
• Strong motivation and willingness to drive business forward in a profitable and client centric manner
• You identify with your team and are eager to be successful together by combining strengths and having fun growing together
• You are highly self-motivated and get things done effectively. You strike a good balance between precision and pragmatism
• Business fluency in English is required. Proficiency in Mandarin is advantageous, particularly for client engagement in Greater China.”