Senior Reinsurance Claims Strategist

Swiss Re; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Swiss Re in Chicago, IL is seeking a seasoned professional to manage a diverse US Reinsurance Claims portfolio within the APH team, focusing on asbestos, pollution, and health exposures. You will analyze liability, interpret contracts, negotiate dispositions, participate in audits, and help set reserving strategies while collaborating with clients, counsel, and internal partners.

This hybrid role requires strong writing, Excel proficiency, and the ability to lead complex portfolios with

Qualifications

• Ten years of claims or legal experience with strong casualty exposure.
• Experience interpreting insurance contracts and coverage.
• JD is a plus; latent direct insurance claims experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, writing, and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex reinsurance claims, assess liability, verify contracts, resolve disputes.
• Negotiate claims disposition and participate in mediation/arbitration.
• Participate in audits and advise on reserving for pricing.
• Create and manage cost-effective litigation budgets.

Skills

Claims management

Legal experience

Contract interpretation

Data analytics

Excel

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Swiss Re in Chicago, IL is seeking a seasoned professional to manage a diverse US Reinsurance Claims portfolio within the APH team, focusing on asbestos, pollution, and health exposures. You will analyze liability, interpret contracts, negotiate dispositions, participate in audits, and help set reserving strategies while collaborating with clients, counsel, and internal partners.

This hybrid role requires strong writing, Excel proficiency, and the ability to lead complex portfolios with