Global Reinsurance Contracts Expert

Swiss Re; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Swiss Re seeks an experienced Reinsurance Contracts Expert / Counsel to support their Asia Pacific Property & Casualty reinsurance business. You will draft, review, and negotiate contracts, binders, slips, and endorsements while ensuring compliance with standards and laws.

The role requires strong analytical, legal, and stakeholder-management skills, with capacity to travel ~2 weeks annually and work with colleagues across APAC, EMEA, and the US.

Qualifications

• A degree in Business, Finance, Insurance, Law, or a related field.
• Professional insurance qualifications (e.g., ACII or equivalent) preferred.
• Legal qualification or background in Common Law / English Law is advantageous.
• At least 5 years of experience in the (re)insurance industry in areas such as Claims, Coverage Counsel, Legal, Product Development.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating reinsurance contracts, binders, slips, endorsements, and related documentation.
• Ensuring wordings align with business intent, corporate standards, regulatory requirements, and applicable laws.
• Conducting portfolio analysis and providing insights on contract risks and trends.
• Supporting the Head of P&C Reinsurance Contracts in managing contract risks across the reinsurance portfolio.
• Collaborating with Client Managers, Underwriters, brokers, and external clients during contract negotiations.
• Acting as a technical advisor on contract interpretation, wording implications, and market best practices.
• Contributing to development of corporate policies related to contracts.
• Supporting enhancement of contract management and analytical systems.
• Developing and delivering training on contract-related topics and thought leadership initiatives.
• Maintaining strong governance, risk, and control standards for contract wordings and processes.
• Participating in global projects and working with colleagues across APAC, EMEA, and the US.
• Travelling for business approximately two weeks per year.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Analytical skills

Legal knowledge

English law / Common law

IT literacy

Education

Degree in Business, Finance, Insurance, Law, or related field

Tools

IT literacy

Job description

Swiss Re seeks an experienced Reinsurance Contracts Expert / Counsel to support their Asia Pacific Property & Casualty reinsurance business. You will draft, review, and negotiate contracts, binders, slips, and endorsements while ensuring compliance with standards and laws.

The role requires strong analytical, legal, and stakeholder-management skills, with capacity to travel ~2 weeks annually and work with colleagues across APAC, EMEA, and the US.