SVP, Casualty Underwriter

PartnerRe; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 269,000 - 323,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site amenities

Referral Program

Job summary

PartnerRe is seeking an accomplished leader to manage the US casualty reinsurance portfolio, directing underwriting strategy, market positioning, and profitability. You will oversee complex treaty opportunities, guide pricing, and coordinate with actuarial, claims, legal, and finance colleagues to deliver sustainable results.

The role emphasizes building strong broker and cedant relationships, driving disciplined risk selection, renewal strategy, and team development in a dynamic market

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of US casualty underwriting experience in reinsurance.
• Leadership experience managing teams and broker/client relationships.
• Bachelor’s degree; CPCU/ARM or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute underwriting strategy for US casualty reinsurance portfolio.
• Underwrite complex casualty treaty business with pricing and structuring.
• Drive profitability through disciplined risk selection and renewal strategy.
• Lead broker and client negotiations on terms and pricing.
• Collaborate with actuarial, claims, finance, and legal teams for pricing and reserving insights.
• Monitor market trends and regulatory changes to inform strategy.
• Own portfolio reporting to senior management with financial analyses.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand relationships.
• Lead, coach, and develop underwriting talent.

Skills

US casualty reinsurance

Underwriting judgment

Financial & actuarial acumen

Negotiating treaty terms

Portfolio management

Regulatory knowledge

Office & data visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance/economics/risk management

Advanced degree / CPCU or equivalent preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data visualization tools

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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We are always looking for bright, proactive individuals to join our team!

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: $268,750 - $322,500. This position is bonus eligible.

Role Summary

Leads the US casualty reinsurance portfolio with accountability for underwriting strategy, portfolio performance, client and broker relationships, and profitable growth. The role is responsible for evaluating and structuring complex treaty opportunities, guiding underwriting discipline, influencing market strategy, and partnering with actuarial, claims, legal, and finance colleagues to deliver sustainable returns across the underwriting cycle.

Core Accountabilities

• Develop and execute the underwriting and business plan for the US casualty reinsurance portfolio, aligned with overall risk appetite, capital objectives, and financial targets.
• Underwrite and oversee a portfolio of complex casualty treaty business, including evaluation of cedant performance, exposure trends, pricing adequacy, attachment points, limits, and contract structure.
• Drive portfolio profitability through disciplined risk selection, cycle management, renewal strategy, accumulation oversight, and proactive remediation of underperforming segments.
• Lead negotiations with brokers and clients on treaty terms, pricing, wording, and structure while maintaining strong long-term market relationships.
• Partner closely with actuarial, claims, finance, legal, and catastrophe or exposure management teams to support pricing, reserving insight, wording consistency, and portfolio analytics.
• Monitor market developments, casualty loss trends, social inflation, legal environment changes, and regulatory developments to inform underwriting strategy and portfolio actions.
• Own portfolio reporting and communicate performance, opportunities, and risk issues to senior management through clear financial and strategic analysis.
• Contribute to new business development by identifying attractive market opportunities, expanding broker and cedant relationships, and supporting cross-sell opportunities across the broader organization.
• Lead, coach, and develop underwriting talent, reinforcing strong underwriting discipline, collaboration, and accountability across the team.

Qualifications

Technical Competencies:

• Deep expertise in US casualty reinsurance, including general liability, umbrella/excess, workers' compensation, professional lines, and other casualty treaty structures.
• Strong underwriting judgment with the ability to assess cedant quality, portfolio dynamics, loss drivers, and pricing adequacy across complex submissions.
• Advanced financial and actuarial acumen, including understanding of loss trends, reserving considerations, profitability metrics, and portfolio performance analysis.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating treaty terms, wordings, structures, and pricing with brokers and cedants.
• Strong portfolio management capability, including monitoring accumulations, volatility, concentration risk, and performance against plan.
• Working knowledge of the US casualty legal and regulatory environment and the impact of emerging risks on underwriting strategy.
• Proficiency with underwriting, analytics, and reporting tools, including Microsoft Office products and data visualization platforms.

Behavioural Competencies

• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term growth, risk selection, and capital efficiency.
• Strong leadership and people development skills, with the ability to motivate, coach, and build high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and influencing capability across senior stakeholders, brokers, clients, and internal partners.
• Sound decision-making under pressure, with a disciplined and commercially pragmatic approach.
• Collaborative and relationship-oriented style with a strong client and market focus.

Professional Experience

• 10-15+ years of progressively responsible experience in reinsurance or specialty insurance, with significant US casualty underwriting expertise and a demonstrated track record of profitable portfolio management.
• Prior leadership experience managing teams, broker and client relationships, and portfolio performance is required.

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in business, finance, economics, risk management, or a related field.
• Advanced degree and relevant professional designations such as CPCU, ARM, or equivalent 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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