Swiss Re · 2 weeks ago
Commercial Surety Regional Manager - Central
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$156K/yr - $246K/yr
10+ years expSwiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer. The Commercial Surety Regional Manager will underwrite and manage the Central region for the Commercial Surety business unit, leading a team of underwriters and managing agency relationships to achieve profitability and minimize loss ratios.
CRMInformation TechnologyInsuranceRisk ManagementWholesale
Responsibilities
Effectively manage a team of underwriters
Develop a one-to-three-year regional strategic plan (including revenue, commissions, expenses, and claims)
Manage the expense budget for the central region
Ensure profitable underwriting decisions through appropriate financial analysis and credit review
Review and approve new and renewal business within parameters of granted authority
Maintain current underwriting files in accordance with the Swiss Re Surety Group Procedure Manual for Commercial Surety
Enhance existing agency relationships while identifying and securing new agency relationships
Maintain a strong working relationship with internal departments such as Claims, Legal, Operations, and Accounting
Ensure strong visibility by participating and attending external and internal functions, including Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Surety Group regional meetings, as required
Manage any special projects as delegated by the Zone leader
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree with emphasis in business, preferably finance or accounting, or, the following years of relevant experience in commercial surety underwriting
10+ years of surety underwriting experience
Strong marketing skills and ability to obtain new business and work with commercial clients
Experience managing a team
Strong competency in quantitative and financial analysis
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Competent computer skills including knowledge of Excel and Word
Ability to travel up to 35%
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
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Anthony Russo
VP, Team Lead - ILS Business & Product Management
Attila Kerényi
Chief Risk Officer and Member of the Executive Committee, P&C Reinsurance
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