Senior Treaty Underwriter

PartnerRe; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 100’000 - 150’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading reinsurance provider is looking for an Underwriter to manage a diverse portfolio in treaty reinsurance, focusing on global clients. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in underwriting with strong negotiation skills and the ability to work under pressure. This role is based in Zürich, offers opportunities for collaboration, and supports a culture of agility and clear communication.

Leistungen

Inclusive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifikationen

• At least 5 years of reinsurance treaty underwriting experience.
• Relevant experience in downstream energy, global property, or engineering.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Aufgaben

• Underwrite diverse book of worldwide property and energy treaty reinsurance.
• Collaborate with teams to develop comprehensive views of clients.
• Analyze market trends impacting underwriting responsibilities.

Kenntnisse

Treaty underwriting experience

Strategic marketing skills

Negotiation skills

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Ausbildung

University degree in relevant field

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

About this job :

• In this role, you will be responsible for underwriting a diverse book of worldwide property, onshore energy, and engineering treaty reinsurance, focusing on global and multi-national clients, a segment in which PartnerRe is a recognized leader.
• Your responsibilities include client and broker marketing in collaboration with account executives and senior management. You will be part of a team making sound underwriting decisions in a dynamic environment, reporting directly to the Head of Specialty Property, Engineering, and Downstream Treaty.

About the role :

• Handle results-oriented underwriting by developing and monitoring a profitable portfolio of new and renewal business. This includes pricing treaty programs with Pricing Actuaries / Cat Modelling, assessing contractual documentation, and ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines through proper documentation of your decisions.
• Establish a senior market presence with key clients and brokers, positioning PartnerRe as the reinsurer of choice for new profitable business within our risk appetite.
• Support a culture of agility, clear communication, high performance, client focus, and solution-oriented decision-making.
• Collaborate proactively with functions such as Actuarial, Claims, Reserving, and Technical Accounting to develop a comprehensive view of global clients and business performance.
• Support portfolio management to ensure catastrophe accumulations stay within risk tolerances.
• Analyze market trends, economic, and legal developments, and assess their impact on your underwriting responsibilities.
• Manage administrative tasks like data input for contract administration accurately and efficiently to maintain data integrity for reporting.

Qualifications

About you :

Technical Competencies :

• Relevant treaty underwriting experience with strong technical skills and understanding in at least one of the lines of business: Energy Downstream, Global Property, or Engineering.
• Sound underwriting judgment considering structural, coverage, and pricing aspects of complex reinsurance transactions against financial and underwriting standards.
• Strategic marketing and negotiation skills with brokers and buyers, with sufficient gravitas to represent the PartnerRe brand.

Behavioral Competencies :

• Ability to work in a high-performing, multicultural team with integrity and effective communication.
• Confident in sharing views and constructive exchanges with colleagues, management, clients, and brokers at all levels, even in controversial situations.
• Self-motivated with high energy and a desire for continuous development.
• Ability to prioritize and work under time constraints without compromising quality.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%, sometimes at short notice during peak periods.

Work Experience :

• At least 5 years of reinsurance treaty underwriting experience in downstream energy, global property, or engineering.
• Experience in London, US, or other key markets, working with global clients and specialist insurers, is advantageous.
• Experience in primary insurance or facultative markets is a plus.

Education :

• University degree from a reputable institution, preferably with analytical and international focus.

Professional Qualifications :

• Industry designations such as A.C.I.I, CPCU, actuarial credentials, or willingness to obtain them are advantageous.

Additional Information

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Thank you,

PartnerRe Hiring Team