AVP, Professional Liability Treaty Underwriter

PartnerRe; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 109,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site amenities

Social events

Robust referral program

Job summary

PartnerRe is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Professional Lines Treaty Underwriter to manage a U.S. professional lines treaty reinsurance portfolio with delegated authority.

You will evaluate submissions, develop pricing and structuring recommendations with actuarial support, and collaborate with brokers, cedants, and internal teams. The role requires 5–8 years of relevant experience in professional lines underwriting, with strong analytical and negotiation skills and a focus on portfolio

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of professional lines insurance or reinsurance underwriting experience, with treaty reinsurance experience strongly preferred.
• Understanding of U.S. professional lines, treaty structures, underwriting analytics, contract terms, and portfolio management principles.
• Ability to synthesize complex data into clear underwriting recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal U.S. professional lines treaty reinsurance business within delegated authority.
• Review cedant submissions, exposure data, loss experience, strategy, product mix and financial information.
• Develop pricing views and treaty structure recommendations with actuarial input.
• Negotiate rates, terms, and contract wording with brokers and cedants.
• Prepare underwriting files, pricing docs, and transaction summaries.
• Manage portfolio performance including rate adequacy, loss emergence, and risk drivers.
• Coordinate with claims, legal, finance, and other teams to ensure accurate documentation.

Skills

Underwriting

Pricing & structuring

Data synthesis

Broker communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in insurance/finance/business/economics/math

CPCU/ARe preferred

Tools

Excel

Underwriting tools

Presentation materials

Job description

Company Description

PartnerRe is a leading, privately owned, multi-line global reinsurer with a reputation of financial stability and strength, and a commitment to rebuilding businesses and communities after risk events around the world.

Our mission is to continue to be a financially stable and predictable business partner, supporting our clients with solutions tailored to their needs, delivering superior returns to our owner, providing rewarding opportunities for our people and making a positive contribution to society. To achieve this, we live by our values of Integrity, Performance, Collaboration, Straightforward Communication and Respect and Care.

Core to The PartnerRe Experience is our global nature. No matter where you sit in the company, you are part of something bigger. Our teams represent our truly international mindset, forging connections across office locations and all levels of the organization and building a network of mutual success. The result is a day-to-day experience that will allow you to:

• Shape your own career
• Grow in a supportive environment
• Connect with a community of experts
• Make an impact

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PartnerRe is an equal opportunities employer.

Compensation And Benefits

At PartnerRe, we are committed to supporting the professional growth and well-being of our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, paid time off and eligibility for an annual incentive, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your physical and mental health, learning and development goals, and lifestyle needs. These include:

Competitive Benefits

Our benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for our employees and their dependents. We also offer wellness programs to promote a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

Financial Security

Plan for your future with our competitive retirement savings plans, including a 401(k)-retirement plan. Additionally, we provide life insurance and disability coverage to protect you and your loved ones.

Professional Development

We are committed to supporting your growth and development. Take advantage of our educational assistance programs for Accounting and Actuarial professionals and our comprehensive L&D offerings to expand your skills and achieve your professional goals.

Additional Perks

Enjoy a range of additional perks such as on-site amenities, social events, a robust Referral Program and more.

Compensation

Salary Range: $109,000 - $158,000. This position is bonus eligible.

Role Summary

The Assistant Vice President, Professional Lines Treaty Underwriter is responsible for underwriting and managing a portfolio of U.S. professional lines treaty reinsurance business in line with approved underwriting authority, risk appetite, and business plan objectives. The role evaluates new and renewal submissions, develops pricing and structuring recommendations in partnership with actuarial and other internal stakeholders, supports broker and cedant relationship management, and contributes to profitable growth, portfolio optimization, and disciplined underwriting execution.

Core Accountabilities

• Underwrite new and renewal U.S. professional lines treaty reinsurance business, including proportional and excess of loss structures, within delegated authority and in accordance with underwriting guidelines.
• Review cedant submissions, exposure data, historical loss experience, underwriting strategy, product mix, and financial information to assess risk quality and underwriting acceptability.
• Develop pricing views and treaty structure recommendations in collaboration with actuarial, using internal pricing tools, market intelligence, and portfolio considerations.
• Negotiate rates, terms, conditions, and contract wording with brokers and cedants, escalating matters outside authority as required.
• Prepare underwriting files, pricing documentation, referral materials, and transaction summaries that clearly articulate risk assessment, assumptions, and rationale.
• Manage assigned portfolio performance, including monitoring rate adequacy, loss emergence, accumulations, volatility drivers, and opportunities for remediation or optimization.
• Support business development and renewal strategy by identifying target accounts, preparing for broker and client meetings, and maintaining responsive service standards.
• Coordinate with claims, legal, finance, credit, operations, and contract wordings teams to ensure accurate documentation, compliance, and effective account management.
• Maintain awareness of professional lines market trends, social inflation, litigation developments, reserve adequacy themes, and regulatory considerations relevant to U.S. treaty business.
• Contribute to underwriting audits, peer reviews, portfolio reviews, and process improvement initiatives that strengthen underwriting discipline and operating efficiency.

Qualifications

Technical Competencies

• Strong professional lines underwriting and reinsurance analytical capability.
• Sound judgment in pricing, structuring, and contract review.
• Ability to synthesize complex data into clear underwriting recommendations.
• Proficiency in Excel, underwriting tools, and presentation materials expected.

Behavioural Competencies

• Effective broker and client communication skills.
• Strong organization, documentation, and execution discipline.
• Collaborative approach and ability to work across multiple functions in a fast-paced market environment.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills required.

Professional Experience

• 5–8 years of relevant professional lines insurance or reinsurance underwriting experience, with treaty reinsurance experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of U.S. professional lines, treaty structures, underwriting analytics, contract terms, and portfolio management principles.

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in insurance, finance, business, economics, mathematics, or a related field.
• Professional designations such as CPCU, ARe, or progress toward completion are preferred.

Additional Information

PartnerRe provides a working environment in which diversity is valued, where all employees feel welcome, respected, and empowered to perform at their best. We invite you to learn more about D&I at PartnerRe.

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