Senior Risk Engineer- West Central Region

About the Role As a Senior Risk Engineer – West Central Region on our North America Property Risk Engineering team, you will be a key technical authority. Based in Chicago, you will partner closely with underwriters, brokers, and customers to deliver exceptional risk engineering services across domestic and international programs. Key Responsibilities Act as a Strategic Advisor to underwriting and our clients, shifting beyond transactional assessments to create insight‑driven decisions and lasting value. Lead account servicing for multinational and domestic corporate clients as the primary technical point of contact. Support Swiss Re’s West Central Region general property portfolio , driving growth across direct insurance, primary lead business, and international business. Review, interpret, and summarize risk assessments conducted by Swiss Re Corporate Solutions risk engineers, service partners, and third‑party insurers. Collaborate with and advise underwriters on risk quality and exposure for existing accounts and new business opportunities. Perform full account engineering functions , including developing customer service plans, negotiating fees, coordinating field servicing, managing partners, and engaging stakeholders. Leverage Risk Engineering data analytics tools to conduct portfolio analysis and benchmarking, develop account stewardship materials, and drive meaningful risk improvement efforts. Conduct on‑site risk assessments and operations reviews periodically to verify risk mitigation and provide actionable insight. Preparation of external loss control and internal underwriting reports , as well as development of project loss control specifications and review of project plans. Develop strategies to expand positioning on current accounts and cross‑sell other lines in cooperation with underwriting and customer distribution management. Collaborate closely with key underwriting stakeholders and other business partners throughout the servicing and prospecting lifecycle. Analyze emerging loss trends by linking loss prevention expertise with loss experience. Serve as account engineer for international programs , providing global risk engineering services for North America‑based accounts and accounts from other regions requiring North American servicing. Develop fee‑for‑service risk engineering proposals and quotations on global programs, working with global loss prevention standards and an international network. About the Team As a member of our global Risk Engineering Services (RES) community, you will be embedded in the NA RES Team—a collaborative, forward‑thinking group committed to delivering best‑in‑class risk engineering services across the US market. About You You are an open‑minded, trustworthy, and enthusiastic professional who can engage constructively in challenging conversations, take initiative, and perform with confidence under pressure. You’re equally comfortable in the field and in the boardroom, and you translate complex risk concepts into clear, actionable recommendations. Qualifications Applicants must have : Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (mechanical, electrical, industrial, chemical, or civil). 6–10+ years of relevant experience in property risk engineering with a reputable provider, including property loss prevention and control in the NA Commercial Insurance Market. Combined field engineer and account engineer experience, managing large, complex commercial accounts. Deep knowledge of property construction, fire protection systems (sprinkler, alarm, etc.) and human element property conservation programs (Hot Work Permit, Fire Protection Impairment Supervision). Strong expertise in NatCat exposures (Earthquake, Flood, Windstorm, and related perils). Ability to develop loss expectancies (maximum possible loss, anticipated loss potential, and normal loss potential scenarios). Strong understanding of business interruption exposure in its various forms (CBI, IBI, etc.) aligned with industry practices. Nice to Haves Broad industry knowledge across general manufacturing, plastics, food, real estate, retail, warehousing, metal working, technology, healthcare, and hospitality. Specialized industry expertise in chemical, steel, automotive, pharmaceutical, telecom, semiconductor, or forestry (woodworking/pulp & paper) sectors. Working knowledge of NFPA standards and familiarity with Factory Mutual data sheets or similar Highly Protected Risk standards. Property insurance background or a strong combination of property insurance and industrial experience. International Programs experience, including servicing global fronting and lead risk engineering programs and developing fee‑for‑service proposals. Proficiency in data analytics, benchmarking, portfolio risk management, and/or automation capabilities, with solid digital literacy (Microsoft Office, databases, and analytics platforms). Strong interpersonal and client‑facing communication skills, both written and verbal. Business acumen and a customer‑first mindset with energy, pro‑activity and collaboration. Willingness to travel periodically, primarily within the US. Location & Work Model The role is located in our Chicago, IL office. Our hybrid work model requires at least three days in the office each week, with the option to work onsite full‑time if preferred. Compensation The estimated base salary range for this position is $156,000 to $246,000. The specific salary offered will consider factors such as location, scope, qualifications, experience, and company budget. EEO Statement Swiss Re is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientations, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Decisions on employment are solely based on an individual's qualifications for the position being filled. During the recruitment process, reasonable accommodations for disabilities are available upon request. If contacted for an interview, please inform the Recruiter/HR Professional of the required accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Crossell