Underwriting Assistant: Global Reinsurance, Learn Risk & Contracts

MS Reinsurance; Zürich; On-site; CHF 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MS Reinsurance is seeking an Underwriting Assistant to join a dynamic team in Zurich. You will support day-to-day underwriting activities, handle data in IT systems, and coordinate information to assist underwriters in risk assessment.

The role offers exposure to international insurance on a global scale, with a structured workload and opportunities to learn reinsurance concepts while collaborating with accounting and claims teams.

Qualifications

• Background in mathematics or a related quantitative field.
• Any previous experience in a similar role within an international insurance environment is a plus.
• Experience in re/insurance industry would be a strong asset.
• Proficiency in English and preferably another European language.
• Good knowledge of MS-Office applications; additional IT knowledge would be an asset.
• Capable of working independently and managing pressure.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach.
• Friendly, positive personality with excellent communication skills, strong team spirit, and practical problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Register underwriting submissions and related data in IT systems.
• Prepare renewal information to support risk assessment by the underwriter.
• Review contractual wordings for changes from prior years and learn reinsurance basics.
• Collaborate with Technical Accounting and Claims Management to serve clients and brokers.
• Maintain an overview of administrative matters for selected client relationships.
• Prepare for client/broker meetings and maintain orderly filing (physical/electronic).
• Train new starters or temporary UW assistants and participate in back-office projects.

Skills

Mathematics background

English proficiency

Team player

Pressure management

Education

Degree in Mathematics or related field

Tools

MS Office

IT literacy

Job description

MS Reinsurance is seeking an Underwriting Assistant to join a dynamic team in Zurich. You will support day-to-day underwriting activities, handle data in IT systems, and coordinate information to assist underwriters in risk assessment.

The role offers exposure to international insurance on a global scale, with a structured workload and opportunities to learn reinsurance concepts while collaborating with accounting and claims teams.