Engineering Underwriter (Corporate Solutions)

We have a wonderful opportunity to for an ambitious Engineering Underwriter to join Swiss Re Corporate Solutions ANZ. Are you focused and committed and enjoy engaging with people across the business? If so, we would love to hear from you!

About the Role

We are seeking an individual to generate new business with brokers and corporate clients in Australia and New Zealand, driving the growth of our Engineering & Construction portfolio.

You will expand our footprint as a lead market in the engineering and construction sector and successfully originate a flow of new traditional and non-traditional business in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.

Your main task will be the origination and underwriting of large construction projects, in particular, across the energy, mining and heavy civil engineering sectors and includes monitoring progress of accepted projects through application of appropriate risk management processes when in a lead position.

You will also form part of the global Engineering & Construction community and regularly interact with team members from across the regions.

You will support the growth of associated lines of business by actively cross selling the capabilities of Swiss Re Corporate Solutions and contribute to the development of solutions that are tailored to our clients' needs.

About the Team

You will join a focused and committed Corporate Solutions Property & Speciality Underwriting team. The team are responsible for enabling and generating economic profitable growth for Corporate Solutions across Property, Engineering, Energy Onshore, Mining and Utilities in line with business strategy.

We are curious, helpful, and determined.

About You

• Ideally an engineering degree (chartered engineer status) in civil, mechanical, chemical or process engineering;

• Experience in engineering underwriting with a primary insurance or reinsurance company in the ANZ region;

• Established network in the broker and insurance industry across Australia and New Zealand;

• Strong team player, business acumen, entrepreneurial mindset;

• Excellent negotiating and communication and interpersonal skills;

• Strong analytical skills and high proficiency with common IT applications;

• Ability to work under pressure and managing a high workload;

• Available to travel; and

Swiss Re offers modern working arrangements that allow all employees to adapt to changing work preferences. We currently provide employees with attractive offices, competitive benefits such as 25+ days annual leave, 15 days personal leave, flu vaccinations and annual health checks.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement onsite in our Sydney office.

You must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident of Australia or a current Visa holder to apply for this role.

Applications for this role will close on 23 March 2025. We look forward to your application!