Casualty Underwriter

Internationalinsuranceprofessionals; São Paulo; Hybrid; BRL 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions in São Paulo, Brazil, is seeking an experienced Casualty Underwriter to help drive sustainable portfolio growth through sound underwriting and data-driven insights. You will underwrite and manage Casualty accounts within delegated authority, collaborating with brokers, clients, and internal teams.

The role emphasizes process optimization, AI-enabled analytics, and digital tools like Power BI and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in commercial or casualty insurance is preferred.
• Proficiency with data analytics tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage Casualty accounts within authority and profitability targets.
• Analyze risk information and coverage requirements to support decisions.
• Develop management reports and dashboards using Power BI and Excel.
• Collaborate with brokers, clients, and internal stakeholders to structure solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve underwriting controls and data quality.
• Support automation of underwriting workflows and data management.
• Explore AI and analytics to optimize underwriting activities.
• Contribute to testing and enhancement of underwriting systems.
• Work with cross-functional teams to support portfolio development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Data visualization

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Law, Actuarial Science, Finance, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Location: Sao Paulo, SP, BR

You will be working with one of the most exciting insurance product of the industry. Your challenge would be developing the expansion of our business by building strong inside and outside networking to enhance growth and our firm's reputation in the Casualty Insurance Market.

You show leadership through your proactiveness. Also, you're empowered to manage your business routine and where you work.

About the Role

Support the Casualty underwriting team in delivering sustainable portfolio growth through sound underwriting practices, data-driven insights, process optimization, and the adoption of digital solutions.

• Underwrite and manage Casualty accounts within delegated authority, ensuring adherence to underwriting guidelines, risk appetite, and profitability targets.
• Analyze risk information, exposures, loss experience, and coverage requirements to support underwriting decisions and portfolio management.
• Contribute to portfolio monitoring through the development and maintenance of management reports, dashboards, and performance analyses using tools such as Power BI, Excel, and other analytical platforms.
• Collaborate with brokers, clients, and internal stakeholders to structure insurance solutions and ensure high service standards throughout the underwriting process.
• Identify opportunities to improve underwriting controls, operational processes, and data quality, contributing to greater efficiency and governance.
• Support the automation of underwriting workflows, reporting routines, and data management processes to enhance productivity and decision-making.
• Explore and leverage artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and digital tools to optimize underwriting activities, portfolio analysis, and business insights.
• Participate in testing, implementation, and continuous enhancement of underwriting systems, tools, and data quality initiatives related to the Casualty portfolio.
• Work closely with Product, Risk Engineering, Claims, Operations, and Data teams to support portfolio development and strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing across the Casualty underwriting team.

About the Team

The Casualty Underwriting team is responsible for underwriting and managing General Liability and specialized Casualty risks for corporate clients across a diverse range of industries. We focus on delivering sustainable and profitable growth through disciplined underwriting, technical excellence, and a strong understanding of clients' risk exposures.

Working closely with brokers, clients, Risk Engineering, Claims, and other internal stakeholders, the team develops tailored insurance solutions that address complex liability risks while maintaining portfolio profitability and underwriting rigor.

Data, analytics, and digital innovation are at the core of our approach. By leveraging advanced tools, portfolio insights, and emerging technologies, including automation and artificial intelligence, we continuously enhance decision-making, operational efficiency, and customer experience. As part of Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, the team fosters a collaborative, forward-looking environment that encourages continuous learning, innovation, and professional development.

About You

• We are looking for a motivated and collaborative underwriting professional with strong analytical skills, a customer-centric mindset, and the ability to balance technical rigor with commercial thinking.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Law, Actuarial Science, Finance, or a related field.
• 4 to 7 years of experience in the insurance industry, preferably within Commercial Insurance, Casualty / Liability.
• Relevant experience in Commercial Insurance, preferably in Casualty, Liability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex risks and make sound underwriting decisions.
• Solid understanding of underwriting principles, portfolio management, and risk analysis.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders, including brokers, clients, and cross-functional teams.
• Interest in data-driven decision making, portfolio analytics, and continuous process improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of Power BI, data visualization, or analytical tools is considered an advantage.
• Familiarity with digital solutions, automation tools, and emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence applications, is a plus.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• High level of organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Self-driven, proactive, and team-oriented mindset with a continuous learning attitude.
• Professional proficiency in English is required; Spanish is a plus.

Nice to Have

• Experience underwriting Casualty risks in the Brazilian market.
• Knowledge of liability insurance products, policy wordings, and reinsurance structures.
• Experience with portfolio monitoring, underwriting governance, and data quality initiatives.
• Exposure to process automation, advanced analytics, or AI-driven underwriting solutions.

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.

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.

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