Facultative Property Underwriter – EMEA (Hybrid)

Swiss Re; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Swiss Re seeks an Underwriter Facultative Property for the Western & Southern Europe desk. This role involves evaluating, underwriting, and originating facultative property business across Western and Southern Europe in a highly international setting.

The candidate will work with clients and brokers, leveraging state-of-the-art modelling tools and Power BI, while collaborating across front- and back-office teams.

Qualifications

• Facultative property underwriting experience: underwriting commercial and industrial property risks, pricing complex risks confidently
• Multilingual ability: English required; additional European languages (French, Spanish, Italian) advantageous
• University degree: Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Economics, Engineering, Science or related field
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset: interpret data, draw insights, detail-oriented
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial spirit: team player who can work independently and innovate
• Excellent communication skills: clear, confident English communication with clients and stakeholders
• Technical proficiency in MS Office: advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Word; Copilot capabilities
• Knowledge of Power BI and GenAI tools: data visualization and AI-assisted tools for underwriting analytics

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and underwrite facultative property risks across Western & Southern European markets using sound judgment and modelling tools
• Originate new business by identifying opportunities across the region to grow portfolio and profitability
• Assess a wide range of risk types including fire, natural catastrophe, and industrial property risks with analytical tools
• Foster and develop client and broker relationships, building trust and long-term partnerships
• Contribute to portfolio steering by monitoring performance and supporting data-driven decisions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with account managers, market underwriters, and treaty underwriters to deliver integrated solutions
• Share knowledge and expertise across the team to support learning and development
• Develop creative, tailored solutions for clients with an entrepreneurial mindset

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

English fluency

Collaborative mindset

Entrepreneurial spirit

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Economics/Engineering/Science

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Copilot

GenAI tools

Job description

Swiss Re seeks an Underwriter Facultative Property for the Western & Southern Europe desk. This role involves evaluating, underwriting, and originating facultative property business across Western and Southern Europe in a highly international setting.

The candidate will work with clients and brokers, leveraging state-of-the-art modelling tools and Power BI, while collaborating across front- and back-office teams.