Senior Underwriter (Expert Casualty), India

Crossell; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Swiss Re Mumbai invites an experienced Senior Underwriter (Expert Casualty) to join our Casualty underwriting team. You will lead end-to-end underwriting, pricing, and client engagements for designated portfolios in India, shaping a resilient casualty book.

You'll work with cross-regional teams, mentor junior underwriters, and drive profitable growth while delivering right service to clients and brokers in this dynamic market.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in insurance/reinsurance Casualty underwriting, portfolio and/or client management
• Experience in casualty underwriting, liability lines, motor liability or specialty casualty portfolios.
• Strong quantitative/analytical skills, underwriting judgement and cost evaluation.
• Understanding of the end-to-end (re)insurance value chain and relevant market knowledge
• Ability to combine data-driven insights with sound underwriting judgment.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end underwriting analysis of core Casualty business including risk selection and pricing.
• Lead or support pricing and underwriting projects with cross-regional teams.
• Own and develop relationships with insurers and brokers as primary Swiss Re underwriting representative.
• Renewal negotiations and portfolio expansion through data-driven insights.
• Monitor performance and provide improvement recommendations.

Skills

Casualty underwriting

Quantitative/analytical skills

Underwriting judgement

Client-facing

Negotiation skills

Job description

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Senior Underwriter (Expert Casualty), India

Position Senior Underwriter (Expert Casualty), India
Corporate Title Vice President
Location Mumbai, India
Reporting to Head P&C Underwriting, India

About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a new role at Swiss Re, Mumbai.
We seek a colleague who is passionate about providing a holistic client management approach with a focus
on Casualty Underwriting.
The Underwriter will play a critical role in shaping Swiss Re's casualty and specialty lines portfolio in one of
the world's fastest-growing insurance markets. You will combine deep casualty underwriting expertise with
strategic client engagement to drive profitable growth and portfolio resilience.
This role will also provide opportunity to contribute to portfolio management and lead client management
for assigned clients.

Underwriting Responsibilities

• End-to-end underwriting analysis of core Casualty business including risk selection, pricing,
  contracts review and structuring;
• Evaluation of treaties, decisive actions within your assigned treaties to meet standards and
  guidelines
• Lead or support deep-dive pricing and underwriting projects, often involving cross-regional teams
  and shared expertise.

Client Engagement & Market Insight

• Own and develop relationships with designated insurers and brokers, acting as the primary Swiss
  Re underwriting representative and trusted advisor for casualty-related reinsurance solutions.
• Grow the core business by developing opportunities in the portfolio in collaboration with relevant
  specialists and driving toward the principle of "right service right client"
• Anticipate and understanding competitor products as well as industry, economic and market
  trends
• Maintain and share industry and product know-how, helping the team stay ahead of market trends
  and emerging developments.
• Lead renewal negotiations and identify opportunities for portfolio expansion through data-driven
  underwriting insights.

Strategic & Technical Contributions

• Supporting the P&C UW Head in portfolio steering, transformational underwriting initiatives and
  underwriting excellence activities to achieve best-in-class treaty business
• Monitor the performance of current accounts and portfolios, identifying opportunities for
  improvement and providing recommendations.
• Serve as the Casualty subject matter expert for the India team, providing technical leadership,
  mentoring and thought leadership on emerging casualty trends and market developments.

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About the team
Our vision is to be integral to the long-term success of our clients. We aspire to be a market leading player in leveraging our global knowledge and local insights, focused on high performance, teamwork, and shared success.
Come join a team of underwriters that are smart, dedicated and thrive on building the best portfolio in the market! We believe in teamwork, supporting one another and an exciting journey to success.

About You

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in insurance/reinsurance Casualty underwriting, portfolio and/or client management
• Experience in casualty underwriting, liability lines, motor liability, personal accident or specialty casualty portfolios.
• Strong quantitative/analytical skills, underwriting judgement and experience with risk selection/evaluation as well as a flair for wording and costing issues
• Understanding of the end-to-end (re)insurance value chain and relevant market knowledge (e.g. trends, competitors, capital markets context)
• Ability to combine data-driven insights with sound underwriting judgment.
• Proven client-facing and negotiation skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset (sense of urgency, cost consciousness and personal risk taking), committed to sustainable performance and continuous improvement
• Organizational/project management skills, ability to manage peak period workload
• Proactive learner who engages in emerging topics and contributes team-wide expertise
• Ability to work independently as well as to collaborate in a team environment

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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.
If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

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