Head Energy & Construction Wholesale LatAm - CorSo division - Miami Office

Swiss Re - Schweizerische Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions in Miami is seeking a Head of Energy & Construction Wholesale LatAm. You will define the vision for the LatAm E&C portfolio, steer profitable growth, and lead a regional team, collaborating with the Market Unit Head for IAMEA to align underwriting approaches with broader objectives.

Your responsibilities include P&L ownership, risk governance, stakeholder management at the highest levels, and driving innovations to meet evolving client needs in the construction and

Qualifications

• University degree in engineering with strong affinity to engineering & construction
• Minimum of 5 years as a professional engineer with site experience (construction/erection supervision)
• Minimum of 10 years engineering underwriting experience with a primary insurer or reinsurer
• Proven track record leading and managing diverse teams

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: define the vision and strategy for the LatAm E&C wholesale portfolio and drive profitable growth.
• Portfolio Management: own P&L for the LatAm portfolio and apply risk appetite to secure profitable growth.
• Technical Excellence: be the reference on technical issues and track emerging tech and trends for E&C in LatAm.
• Relationship Building: cultivate strategic client and broker relationships at senior levels.
• Risk Governance: ensure underwriting standards and risk management frameworks are followed.
• Innovation: drive new solutions to address evolving client needs in E&C.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Risk assessment

Underwriting

Client relationships

Education

Engineering degree (civil/mechanical/chemical) or equivalent

Job description

Head Energy & Construction Wholesale LatAm - CorSo division - Miami Office -

Shape the future of risk in the engineering in Latin America with Swiss Re Corporate Solutions

Are you a seasoned Lead Underwriter ready to drive innovation in risk management for complex construction and engineering projects and renewable energy deals? Join us in this pivotal leadership role where your technical expertise and strategic mindset will influence how major projects are managed across Latin America.

About the Role

As the Head E&C Wholesale LatAm, you'll lead our vision and strategy to drive profitable growth across the Latin America. Working collaboratively with the Market Unit Head for IAMEA (Ibero-America, Middle-East and Africa), you'll shape our underwriting approach in this region while ensuring alignment with broader business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership - Define the vision and strategy for the E&C LatAm Wholesale Portfolio, driving profitable growth and performance


• Portfolio Management - Take accountability for the Profit & Loss of the E&C LatAm Wholesale portfolio, applying risk selection as global risk appetite and ensuring profitable growth


• Technical Excellence - Serve as point of reference on technical issues and stay ahead of emerging technologies and market trends in your sub-region for E&C purposes


• Relationship Building - Cultivate strategic relationships with key clients and brokers, representing Swiss Re Corporate Solutions at the highest levels for respective Market Units


• Risk Governance - Ensure full compliance with applicable underwriting standards and risk management frameworks


• Innovation - Drive the development of new solutions to address evolving client needs in the engineering and construction sectors

About the Team

You'll be part of an international team with diverse technical and scientific backgrounds across the global and shall lead a team of 3 underwriters located in Mexico City. You'll work closely with colleagues across the global Engineering & Construction and Renewable Energy community. Our team combines excellent technical expertise with strong team spirit, always focused on delivering the best solutions for our clients. The collaborative environment encourages innovation and knowledge sharing across borders.

About You

You're an experienced engineering professional who has successfully transitioned into insurance leadership, combining deep technical knowledge with commercial acumen. You thrive in collaborative environments while being decisive when needed. Your strategic vision is matched by your ability to execute and deliver results, and you're passionate about developing talent and fostering an inclusive team culture.

We are looking for candidates who bring:

• University degree in an engineering discipline (civil, mechanical, chemical or process engineering) or comparable education with strong affinity to the engineering & construction industry


• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a professional engineer, including managerial roles and site experience with construction/erection supervision


• Minimum of 10 years engineering underwriting experience with a primary insurance or reinsurance company


• Proven track record in leading and managing teams with diverse backgrounds

It would be an advantage if you had:

• Broad network with corporate clients and brokers in Latin America


• Experience in change management with a visionary mindset


• Excellent negotiation and communication skills across all organizational levels


• Demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity and talent development

The estimated base salary range for this position is $160,000 to $240,000. The specific salary offered for this, or any given role, will take into account many factors including but not limited to job location, scope of role, qualifications, complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent, experience, education, and employer budget. At Swiss Re, we take a "total compensation approach" when making compensation decisions. This means that we consider all components of compensation in their totality (such as base pay, short- and long-term incentives, and benefits offered), in setting individual compensation.

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.

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