UK Construction Underwriter – Engineering & Projects (Hybrid)

Swiss Re; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions in London is seeking an Engineering & Construction Underwriter to own a portfolio of UK construction risks, underwriting CAR, EAR and related covers, and collaborate with brokers, clients, risk engineers and claims specialists.

You will build on construction underwriting experience, deepen technical expertise and participate in Swiss Re's training programmes, with a hybrid work model requiring in-office presence at least three days per week.

Qualifications

• Experience within construction/engineering underwriting, property underwriting, broker placement, or technical insurance support roles.
• Exposure to Construction All Risks (CAR), Engineering All Risks (EAR), Property, or Specialty Lines of business.
• Strong analytical skills and sound underwriting judgement.
• Good understanding of UK construction projects and associated risk exposures.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation and relationship-management skills.
• Strong IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and underwrite Construction All Risks (CAR), Erection All Risks (EAR), Delay in Start-Up (DSU) and other related construction covers.
• Analyse construction project information, including contractors, construction methods, technologies, schedules and risk controls
• Negotiate policy terms, conditions, and pricing with brokers and clients
• Monitor project performance throughout the construction lifecycle and support risk management initiatives
• Collaborate with Risk Engineering and Claims colleagues to investigate losses and develop practical solutions
• Manage policy amendments and coverage changes as projects evolve
• Build and maintain strong relationships with relevant stakeholder including brokers, contractors, project owners, etc
• Continue developing technical underwriting expertise through Swiss Re's structured training and development programmes

Skills

Construction underwriting

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship management

IT skills

Education

ACII qualification

Job description

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions in London is seeking an Engineering & Construction Underwriter to own a portfolio of UK construction risks, underwriting CAR, EAR and related covers, and collaborate with brokers, clients, risk engineers and claims specialists.

You will build on construction underwriting experience, deepen technical expertise and participate in Swiss Re's training programmes, with a hybrid work model requiring in-office presence at least three days per week.