PL Underwriter – Misc. & Construction PI (Hybrid)

Swiss Re; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 168,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions seeks a market-savvy Professional Liability Underwriter to join the Miscellaneous and Construction PI Underwriting team. This role shapes and grows a high-performing portfolio of professional liability risks through risk analysis, terms negotiation, and broker relationships.

You will work at the intersection of underwriting excellence and market engagement, balancing technical depth with an entrepreneurial drive.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Professional Liability underwriting experience.
• Expertise in Miscellaneous Professional Liability and/or Construction Professional Liability.
• Established broker network in the professional liability marketplace.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills, with ability to assess complex risk exposures.
• Excellent communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage a portfolio of Miscellaneous and Construction Professional Liability risks with a focus on profitability and portfolio quality.
• Develop and nurture strong, lasting relationships with retail and wholesale broker partners to generate a consistent flow of quality submissions.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities that align with Swiss Re's underwriting strategy and appetite.
• Analyze risk exposures, pricing adequacy, coverage structures, and policy terms to deliver well-reasoned underwriting decisions.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with brokers and clients while maintaining sound underwriting discipline and risk selection standards.
• Collaborate closely with claims, actuarial, and underwriting colleagues to monitor and support overall portfolio performance.
• Monitor market trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging developments within the professional liability landscape.
• Represent Swiss Re Corporate Solutions in the marketplace through broker meetings, industry events, and client engagement activities.

Skills

Underwriting

Broker relationships

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Job description

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions seeks a market-savvy Professional Liability Underwriter to join the Miscellaneous and Construction PI Underwriting team. This role shapes and grows a high-performing portfolio of professional liability risks through risk analysis, terms negotiation, and broker relationships.

You will work at the intersection of underwriting excellence and market engagement, balancing technical depth with an entrepreneurial drive.