Senior Casualty Underwriter

Swiss Re - Schweizerische Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global reinsurance provider is seeking a Senior Casualty Underwriter in Canada. The role requires at least 8 years of experience in Casualty business and mandates strong skills in client relationship management and marketing. You will manage a portfolio, contribute to business growth, and work closely with cross-functional teams. Proficiency in English and Chinese is required.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years' work experience related to Casualty business in insurance.
• Well understanding of the China market and competitors' appetite.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver on growth targets.

Responsibilities

• Undertake marketing and business generation activities with brokers.
• Manage renewal portfolio and grow existing business.
• Provide technical coaching support to Junior Underwriters.

Skills

Client focused with strong marketing skills

Strong decision making skills

Strong sales orientation

Strong negotiation skills

Good communication and collaboration

Ability to maintain profitable client relationships

Education

Relevant degree level qualifications

Job description

Overview

Meets or exceeds business target plans. Strategically, independently & proactively undertakes marketing and business generation activities with brokers & key accounts. Identifies target risks/accounts or segments and executes on these opportunities. Grows the business in the target segments of medium to large corporate accounts. Proactively manages renewal portfolio and increases share of wallet on existing business. Works closely with CDM, Property, and Engineering colleagues to grow new business and leverage Swiss Re Corporate Solutions' position. Willingly undertakes additional tasks and projects in support of the overall objectives. Maintains a high market profile. Underwrites and executes profitable General Liability business. Maintains a high level of technical expertise and uses this to grow the portfolio. Accurately reports progress against plan in accordance with the Swiss Re Corporate Solutions reporting framework and on an ad hoc basis as required. Provides timely and appropriate service. Strict following with underwriting authorities and group guidance. Works with cross functional teams in development and execution of business. Pro-actively develops and strengthens client relationships with a view to enlarging business opportunities strategically. Ensures the integrity of data in the relevant information, pricing and analysis systems. Manages the timely and accurate preparation of documentation. Provide technical coaching support to Junior Underwriters. Contributes to regional strategies and marketing plans.

About the Team

You will report to Head Casualty China and your primary focus will be market and underwrite profitable Casualty business strategically in accordance with the local and divisional strategies and marketing plans.

About You

Educational Background
• Relevant degree level qualifications or higher will be well considered

Professional Experience
• At least 8 years' work experience related with Casualty business in insurance companies or international brokers.
• Well understanding of China market and our competitors' appetite/capacity/advantages
• Demonstrated provision and implementation of underwriting solutions
• Demonstrated ability to deliver on growth targets
• Good cooperation with cross functions to develop profitable business
• Client focused with strong marketing skills –sales orientation
• Ability to develop and maintain profitable client relationship
• High level of computer literacy

Leadership Qualities
• Maintain good relationship with key brokers and/or key accounts
• A good balance between underwriting and marketing/business development
• Good Communication & collaboration with colleagues across all levels to make work smoothly
• Work independently but with a strong team orientation
• Well organized with disciplined time management skills
• Proactively take ownership of the business related matters

Technical Skills
• Strong orientation to driving business growth
• Strong decision making skills
• Strong sales orientation and negotiation skills

Language
• English and Chinese language mandatory

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.

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