Tokyo, JP
Junior Underwriter Financial Line
Seeking a dynamic, market facing FinPro Underwriter who can work independently but enjoys a collaborative team environment, in a flexible working environment, where work-life balance is a priority, and performance is rewarded.
The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of FinPro clients, working closely with brokers, agents and our distribution team and operational team members to grow the book of business. You will be a member of a combined FinPro and Casualty team and report to the Head of the team.
About the Role
The role of Underwriter FinPro, is to develop the target portfolio of Financial Lines risks, working closely with both internal and external customers.
Collaboration within the team and across teams is valued.
As an underwriter of a growing line of business, you will play a significant role in the future success of our business, and you will have an active role in helping deliver the business strategy.
You will be expected to solicit new and renewal business as a market-facing underwriter, managing submission activity and ensuring execution of portfolio management duties in accordance with corporate standards and appetite.
You may be involved in new product development licensing, roll out and support. Internal travel within Japan will be required.
About the Team
The Casualty & FinPro Team covers our portfolio of liability risks, and reports into the Head of Casualty & FinPro. Within the team, your focus will be on Financial Lines business underwriting. The portfolio of both lines of business is strategic and growing. There are regular team meetings, and your active participation is encouraged. There is strong collaboration within the team and across teams within the wider operation.
About You
You will have experience in the insurance industry as a financial Lines underwriter, with:
Essential
- Bachelor's degree
- 3 years or more experience in the Financial Industry sector (ideally insurance)
- Basic knowledge of the Japanese insurance market
- Strong oral and written communication ability in Japanese and English
- Negotiation, relationship management and marketing skills
Nice to have
- Experience in underwriting and marketing/production of corporate Financial Lines
- Basic knowledge and experience in the underwriting of Financial Lines products
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.
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