Swiss Re · 4 days ago
Senior International Property Underwriter - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$156K/yr - $234K/yr
4+ years expSwiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance and insurance solutions. They are seeking a Senior International Property Underwriter to manage a portfolio of accounts in the Chicago Commercial Property insurance market, with responsibilities including analyzing exposures, preparing quotations, and building client relationships.
CRMInformation TechnologyInsuranceRisk ManagementWholesale
Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of accounts including fronted global property programs
Analyze and underwrite exposures including Natural Catastrophe hazards
Assess technical insurability regarding exposures and coverages on new offer and renewal submissions
Prepare quotations, structure programs, and offer proposals in accordance with guidelines
Use Swiss Re tools and systems for the development of terms and conditions
Enter and maintain risk information into the various information systems and administer the accounts
Establish and maintain a book of business as well as marketing and originating prospects
Coach less experienced underwriters when necessary
Lead internal (technical/organizational) and/or external (market/client development) projects
Represent Swiss Re in meetings with clients, brokers, and other Swiss Re Group entities
Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, clients and team members
Technical analysis of manmade and Nat Cat property exposures as well as policy terms and pricing metrics
Structuring capacity deployment and negotiating key terms that align with our underwriting strategy
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 4-10 years' experience as an underwriter (of medium to large corporate accounts)
In depth knowledge of insurance and commercial property underwriting in the central region
Proficiency in the use of underwriting tools, applications, and guidelines
Strong broker and client network in the local region
Solid experience and understanding of Nat Cat and man-made risk management and loss prevention
Negotiating skills and the ability to handle multiple deals in parallel
Preferred
Experience in the 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
Skills working across diverse occupancies including heavy manufacturing preferred
Company
Swiss Re
Swiss Re Group is a wholesale provider of reinsurance, insurance, and other insurance-based forms of risk transfer.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
JP Morgan
2023-03-07Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2018-04-04Post Ipo Equity
2011-05-27IPO
Leadership Team
Attila Kerényi
Chief Risk Officer and Member of the Executive Committee, P&C Reinsurance
Cathy Desquesses
Chief Human Resources Officer and Head of Corporate Services
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