Retail Property Underwriter

Underwriter Property General - CorSo
Are you a highly motivated individual looking for an exciting opportunity to join our Commercial Property underwriting team in Chicago, Illinois -- Houston, Texas -- or Dallas, Texas? If you are looking for a prominent role where you can utilize your expertise and market knowledge in PROPERTY UNDERWRITING, we want to hear from you!

Our Property Team is looking for a property underwriter with recognized experience and visibility in the Commercial Property insurance market and a successful track record in underwriting both global and domestic large, enterprise-sized corporations.

Manage a portfolio of accounts including fronted global property programs

Prepare quotations, structure programs, and offer proposals in accordance with guidelines

Enter and maintain risk information into the various information systems and administer the accounts

Lead internal (technical/organizational) and/or external (market/client development) projects

Technical analysis of manmade and Nat Cat property exposures as well as policy terms and pricing metrics

Structuring capacity deployment and negotiating key terms that align with our underwriting strategy

We are a diverse and inclusive team that works well in a collaborative environment while fostering and developing independent thought. North American Retail Property is a foundational line of business for SwissRe Corporate Solutions that is at the core of our strong brand. Risk transfer solutions offered through this channel vary from ground up quota share, shared and layered, and single carrier placements. This team also works with our alternative risk transfer group to structure innovative and unique solutions for our clients and brokers.

You are a strong communicator, able to build partnerships with external customers and internal co-workers. Minimum of 4-10 years' experience as an underwriter (of medium to large corporate accounts)

Experience in the structuring and fronting of global programs (preferred - not a must have)

Knowledge of complex shared and layered program structures as well as 100% Single Carrier business

In depth knowledge of insurance and commercial property underwriting in the central region

Proficiency in the use of underwriting tools, applications, and guidelines

Strong broker and client network in the local region

Solid experience and understanding of Nat Cat and man-made risk management and loss prevention

Some travel within the region, including air travel, for client/broker meetings will be required. Swiss Re has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office three days per week. 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. 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.

Swiss Re is one of the worlds 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.
In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.
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