Senior Treaty Underwriter - Caribbean Markets

MS Reinsurance Opportunity

MS Reinsurance is a global reinsurer domiciled in Switzerland with underwriting offices in Zurich, Bermuda, Miami, and New York. The Company underwrites non-life treaty reinsurance solutions on a worldwide basis through its three business units: Americas, International, and Specialty Lines. As part of the world-leading insurance group MS&AD, MS Reinsurance combines reliability and agility to make its clients' businesses stronger. With a drive to move quickly and a commitment to long term partnership, MS Reinsurance supports its partners with the momentum and stability they can build on.

About the Role

This high-impact, influential role offers a unique opportunity to lead a dedicated team and serve as a key member of the Latin America Leadership team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving the underwriting and strategic management of a critical business portfolio, ensuring alignment with the rigorous guidelines set by the MSARMi Board of Directors. You will hold principal responsibility for the high-growth Caribbean markets, reporting directly to the Head of Underwriting Latin America. This senior position requires deep, specialized expertise and a proven track record of success within the Caribbean Treaty reinsurance market.

Your Responsibilities

• Quote, underwrite, service and process the Caribbean Reinsurance Treaty account as per the company Underwriting Policies and Guidelines as modified from time to time.
• Deputize other Underwriters as required and expressly authorized.
• Maintain a suitable working knowledge of all classes of business.
• Analyze the market and target potential new clients, brokers, and products.
• Maintain and build relationships with existing clients and brokers through regular visits and conferences extensive travel to Caribbean countries required.
• Monitor market developments and assist in the construction of annual income and profit plans for classes of business.
• Review a broad cross section of risks, quotes, and endorsements within assigned parameters.
• Check renewals regularly and review by exception.
• Review underwriting figures on a regular basis in order that unusual trends, data integrity issues, and/or adverse movements may be dealt with by appropriate action.
• Remain alert to developments affecting the business, potential profitability, and opportunities for the company, and to report on such matters as appropriate.
• Provide effective oversight and input into underwriting performance; ensure compliance with relevant risk, regulatory and legal requirements, and Group policies.

Your Profile

• Minimum of 10 years' experience working with or in Latin America, with proven and extensive expertise in the Caribbean Treaty reinsurance market.
• Existing strong working relationships with clients and brokers in the Caribbean region.
• Detailed and extensive working knowledge of the Caribbean Treaty reinsurance sector.
• Must have hands-on portfolio control experience including the use of technical rating and catastrophe aggregation systems.
• Well-developed business and social skills and capabilities for strengthening client/broker relationships.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills coupled with strong negotiation skills.
• Full proficiency in English and Spanish required.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Suite of applications. Advanced skills in Excel are a plus.
• Must be willing to travel and work extended hours where and when appropriate.

Why Work With Us

Make your mark with us. At MS Reinsurance, we're big enough to make a difference and small enough that everyone counts.

We offer an entrepreneurial culture, where there's less hierarchy and more action, and room for innovation. Here, you'll have the power to drive real change and shape our path ahead.

Join a place where ambition can become reality, with development and platforms that support where you want to go next. Together, we'll help you discover your potential as we expand ours.

We live day-to-day by our values: collaborative, progressive, empowering, and responsible. This means you'll join a team which upholds mutual trust and treats each other with respect. While teamwork is at the heart of our approach to reinsurance, we don't expect our team to think alike; at MS Re, we don't just welcome your differences, we believe they're essential to our success.

Does this sound like a culture you want to be part of? Find out more about what we offer on our website and apply today!