Underwriting Associate (Hybrid; m/f/x/d)

About the Role

As an Underwriting Associate, you'll be at the heart of our operations, collaborating closely with local E&C Underwriters, EMEA Operations teams, and peers across Europe. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring smooth processing of specialized insurance business, particularly focusing on Engineering and Construction projects like industrial plants, infrastructure, and civil works.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate information in systems and tools, including documents and process changes for E&S specific projects
• Review and collect insurance and legal documentation and reflect corresponding terms and conditions into systems
• Follow-up on outstanding documents or items according to established guidelines
• Engage regularly with external customers including brokers and insureds
• Prepare and process policies, certificates and all other contractual documentation
• Collaborate on the development of Standard Operating Procedures and system improvements
• Coordinate with team members across different locations
• Support the preparation of international program structures in collaboration with Underwriting Analysts and underwriters

About the Team

You will be joining the local Italian team based in Milan, having a variety of proficiencies, skills and experience, all committed to bring success to Swiss Re Corporate Solutions. Our team works within the broader Swiss Re Group, one of the world's leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer.

About You

You are a detail-oriented professional with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You thrive in collaborative settings and are eager to expand your knowledge in corporate insurance while maintaining high standards of accuracy and service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent experience
• Relevant corporate insurance experience in Engineering and Construction Line of Business – familiarity with EPC / FIDIC contracts, project schedule and construction site documentation
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in Italian and English
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Nice to Haves

• Experience in interpreting terms and conditions of insurance legal documents
• Knowledge of international program handling in corporate insurance
• Demonstrated ability to identify and report problems while working with detailed information
• Strong interpersonal skills for working effectively in a multicultural environment
• Ability to deliver accurate business processing during peak times

Compensation

For Italy, the base salary range for this position is between EUR 31,000 and EUR 51,000 for a full-time role.

The specific salary offered considers the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role, and the applicant's own profile including education / qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills and experience.

In addition to your base salary, Swiss Re offers an attractive performance-based variable compensation component, designed to recognize your achievements, along with a variety of global and location-specific benefits.

Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week.

About Swiss Re Corporate Solutions

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer. We anticipate and manage risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime.

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is the commercial insurance arm of the Swiss Re Group. We offer innovative insurance solutions to large and midsized multinational corporations from our approximately 50 locations worldwide. We help clients mitigate their risk exposure, whilst our industry-leading claims service provides them with additional peace of mind.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions embraces 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.

Reference Code

135764