Senior Property Facultative Underwriter

Locations: Chicago, IL, US | New York, NY, US About the Role As a Property Facultative Underwriter, you will evaluate and underwrite property accounts across various industries. You will use sophisticated modeling tools and your expertise to create tailored reinsurance solutions that meet client needs while optimizing our portfolio performance. Key Responsibilities Assess and underwrite risks for a wide range of industries including offices, schools, public entities, manufacturing, warehousing, and other sectors within the SME and Middle Market segments. Exercise sound judgment in a collaborative environment, interacting directly with clients to resolve insurance needs and improve our facultative portfolio. Manage portfolio risk with support from data‑driven tools that provide clarity on exposure aggregations and pricing metrics. Build and nurture relationships with internal and external business partners, engaging clients to understand and meet their specific needs. Develop marketing strategies in collaboration with colleagues, building key relationships in your region while expanding into broader national and international channels. Coordinate business strategy across a diverse national customer and broker network. Drive efficiency improvements by optimizing existing processes and implementing new tools. About the Team The Property Facultative team underwrites all commercial property accounts in the US via both broker and direct channels. The team analyzes risk using state‑of‑the‑art proprietary modeling tools for fire and natural catastrophe exposures to develop creative reinsurance solutions based on clients’ needs. About You You are an analytical thinker with strong decision‑making abilities who thrives in a collaborative environment. Your communication skills allow you to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues alike, while your technical expertise enables you to evaluate complex risks and develop innovative solutions. Additional Requirements 6–10 years of single risk underwriting experience in either primary or reinsurance markets. Knowledge of insurance modeling and a conceptual understanding of rating tools and underwriting systems. Experience with the U.S. property insurance market . Bachelor's Degree; concentration in Risk Management is a plus. Decision‑making skills. Nice to Have Ability to work independently or within a team environment as needs arise. Positive demeanor with a high degree of motivation and proven collaborative behavior. Flexibility for occasional travel as needed. Work Arrangement We have a hybrid work model; you are expected to work in the office three days per week. The role is not eligible for relocation assistance or visa sponsorship. Salary Base salary range: $156,000 to $246,000. Final compensation is determined by location, scope of role, qualifications, and employer budget. Equal Opportunity 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 orientation, marital status, military status or any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications for the position. #J-18808-Ljbffr NACBA