Engineering Underwriter

Crossell; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Swiss Re in Hong Kong is seeking an Engineering Underwriter to develop engineering reinsurance in Hong Kong and Taiwan. You will leverage your engineering background and commercial acumen to deliver tailored solutions across a diverse client portfolio. The role requires a minimum of 3 years in underwriting or claims, strong analytical skills, and fluency in English and Mandarin. Join a dynamic team committed to setting standards in engineering reinsurance across Asia-Pacific.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in engineering underwriting or claims handling.
• Experience in construction projects or knowledge of building design standards is an advantage.
• Ability to translate technical expertise into practical business solutions.

Responsibilities

• Grow the engineering facultative and treaty reinsurance portfolio.
• Perform post-underwriting activities including risk surveys and claims support.
• Strengthen market position in North Asia with proactive client marketing.

Skills

Engineering understanding

Commercial mindset

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in English and Chinese

Education

University degree in engineering or architecture

Job description

Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, HK

Are you a technically sharp, commercially minded engineering professional who loves turning complex risks into smart reinsurance solutions? Do you want to play a pivotal role in shaping engineering reinsurance across one of the world's most dynamic and fast‑growing markets? If so, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact at Swiss Re – one of the world's leading reinsurers – and be part of a team that is setting the standard in engineering reinsurance across Asia‑Pacific.

About the Role

We are looking for a driven and results‑oriented Engineering Underwriter to join our Engineering North Asia team in Hong Kong. In this role, you will be at the heart of developing and growing engineering facultative and treaty reinsurance business across the Hong Kong and Taiwan markets, while also providing underwriting and technical expertise to other markets across Asia. You will work with a diverse portfolio of clients, delivering tailored reinsurance solutions that are both technically sound and commercially compelling.

Key Responsibilities

• Profitably grow the engineering facultative and treaty reinsurance portfolio by delivering high-quality underwriting services and bespoke reinsurance solutions to clients across Hong Kong and Taiwan
• Perform post‑underwriting activities including risk surveys, portfolio reserve assessments, treaty and facultative account servicing, and claims support
• Strengthen Swiss Re's market position in the North Asia engineering reinsurance space through proactive client marketing, underwriting training, and technical risk surveys
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to deepen client partnerships and deliver sustainable, mutually beneficial solutions
• Contribute actively to the Swiss Re Global Engineering community through knowledge sharing, participation in special initiatives, and research projects
• Maintain underwriting excellence by ensuring accurate and complete documentation, upholding high data quality in underwriting systems, and following up on post‑binding activities including premium collection, claims data, and regulatory filings

About the Team

The Engineering APAC team is part of Swiss Re's Global Engineering division – a world‑leading center of expertise in engineering reinsurance handling both Treaty and Single Risks businesses. Our APAC team covers a broad and diverse range of engineering risks across the Asia‑Pacific region, including construction, erection, operational, and infrastructure projects. We partner closely with clients, brokers, and cedants to deliver innovative and technically rigorous reinsurance solutions that help them manage complex engineering exposures. As a collaborative and high‑performing team, we combine deep technical knowledge with strong market relationships to drive sustainable growth across one of the most exciting and fast‑evolving regions in the world.

About You

• University degree in an engineering or architecture discipline.
• Experience in construction projects or knowledge of building design standards and regulations is an advantage.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in engineering underwriting or claims handling.
• Strong commercial mindset, with the ability to translate technical expertise into practical business solutions tailored to client needs.
• Proven team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, multicultural environment, with the flexibility to adapt to change.
• Client focused, with strong analytical skills, creative thinking, and a proactive problem solving approach.
• Language skills: Proficiency in both English and Chinese, including spoken Mandarin is required.

The base salary range for this position will be shared with you during the interview process.

About Swiss Re

Swiss Re is one of the world's leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance‑based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting‑edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 15,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace 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.