Senior Underwriter (all gender) Contruction / Power

Helvetia's representative office in Miami successfully manages both Specialty Lines and Treaty Reinsurance solutions in the Latin American & Caribbean region. Being strategically closer to the markets we service; Helvetia Miami positions itself as the main gateway to introduce all the underwriting capabilities of Helvetia Group based out a vibrant regional (re)insurance hub like Miami.

(Senior) Underwriter Construction and Power - Latin America and Caribbean (all gender) Full-Time

What you'll be doing

• Underwrite construction, infrastructure, CAR/EAR, CECR risks and IAR power risks, while developing and managing your own portfolio in line with Helvetia Group underwriting directives and strategy.
• Assess technical and insurance risks with confidence, curiosity, and a strong commercial mindset.
• Ensure underwriting information is recorded accurately, transparently, and with the high level of quality our clients and partners expect.
• Negotiate tailored terms and conditions with brokers and clients, building solutions that balance opportunity, risk, and long-term partnership.
• Develop a strong understanding of our business provider network and contribute to trusted, sustainable relationships in the market.
• Represent Helvetia in client and broker meetings, including site visits where your technical perspective adds real value.
• Work closely with our claim's experts on large and complex cases, sharing insights that support excellent service and sound underwriting decisions.

What you'll bring to the role

• A university degree in engineering, law, business, insurance, or a comparable commercial qualification.
• Solid professional experience in underwriting, claims, loss adjusting, insurance, or a related field, and the motivation to grow into a construction / power underwriting specialist or senior expert role.
• A solid understanding of the construction, infrastructure and power sectors, with an interest in complex projects and evolving market dynamics.
• A proactive mindset, high-quality standards, and the drive to tackle challenging risks with ownership and passion.
• The ability to build reliable partnerships across teams and with external stakeholders, working together to achieve shared goals.
• A positive, agile, and collaborative approach, combined with the confidence to contribute your expertise in an international environment.
• Fluency in English and Spanish