Underwriter - Professional Liability / Miscellaneous & Construction PI - FinPro

Locations: Windsor, CT, US |Kansas City, MO, US |Alpharetta, GA, US |Chicago, IL, US |New York, NY, US About the Role As a Professional Liability Underwriter on our Miscellaneous and Construction PI team, you will play a central role in shaping and growing a high-performing portfolio of professional liability risks. You'll be at the intersection of underwriting excellence and market engagement - analyzing complex risks, negotiating terms, and building the kind of trusted broker relationships that drive long-term business success. This is a role for someone who brings both technical depth and an entrepreneurial spirit to everything they do. Key Responsibilities Underwrite and manage a portfolio of Miscellaneous and Construction Professional Liability risks with a focus on profitability and portfolio quality Develop and nurture strong, lasting relationships with retail and wholesale broker partners to generate a consistent flow of quality submissions Identify and pursue new business opportunities that align with Swiss Re's underwriting strategy and appetite Analyze risk exposures, pricing adequacy, coverage structures, and policy terms to deliver well-reasoned underwriting decisions Negotiate terms and conditions with brokers and clients while maintaining sound underwriting discipline and risk selection standards Collaborate closely with claims, actuarial, and underwriting colleagues to monitor and support overall portfolio performance Monitor market trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging developments within the professional liability landscape Represent Swiss Re Corporate Solutions in the marketplace through broker meetings, industry events, and client engagement activities About the Team The Miscellaneous and Construction PI Underwriting team is a focused and energetic group dedicated to underwriting profitable professional liability business across a diverse range of miscellaneous and construction-related risks. The team works closely with broker partners to generate quality submissions and build long-term, mutually beneficial relationships in the professional liability marketplace. Collaborative by nature and driven by results, this team plays a key role in Swiss Re Corporate Solutions' continued growth and market presence. About You You are a relationship-oriented underwriting professional who brings market credibility, sound judgment, and a genuine enthusiasm for business development. You're energized by broker engagement, enjoy solving complex risk challenges, and take pride in contributing to a high-performing, inclusive team culture. You balance analytical rigor with an entrepreneurial mindset - and you're always looking for the next opportunity to grow the book. We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements: 5+ years of Professional Liability underwriting experience, with a strong track record of sound risk selection and portfolio management Demonstrated expertise in underwriting Miscellaneous Professional Liability and/or Construction Professional Liability risks Established broker network within the professional liability insurance marketplace, with a proven ability to develop and grow profitable broker relationships Strong analytical and negotiation skills, with the ability to assess complex risk exposures, evaluate pricing adequacy, and structure coverage solutions Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate underwriting positions and build trust with internal and external stakeholders These are additional nice to haves: Experience working with both retail and wholesale broker distribution channels Familiarity with emerging trends and evolving risk landscapes within the professional liability space Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a dynamic, fast-moving market environment Entrepreneurial mindset with a collaborative and proactive approach to business development Experience representing an insurer or reinsurer at industry events and in client-facing settings The estimated base salary range for this position is $168,000 to $252,000. The specific salary offered for this, or any given role, will take into account many factors including but not limited to job location, scope of role, qualifications, complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent, experience, education, and employer budget. At Swiss Re, we take a "total compensation approach" when making compensation decisions. This means that we consider all components of compensation in their totality (such as base pay, short- and long-term incentives, and benefits offered), in setting individual compensation. Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week. 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. Swiss Re is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice to 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 accommodation needed. We may use AI-powered tools to support the review and evaluation of applications for this position. These tools provide additional insights to our recruitment teams, but all hiring decisions are carefully reviewed and made by people. To learn more about how we use AI in recruitment and how we handle your personal data, please review our Data Privacy Statement before applying. #J-18808-Ljbffr Swiss Re