VP, Large-Case Life & Health Underwriter

Swiss Re; Armonk (NY); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Swiss Re is seeking a Senior Life & Health Underwriter to handle large, complex cases including foreign national and high net worth portfolios. The role emphasizes risk assessment, client partnership, and adherence to underwriting guidelines while contributing to a culture of excellence.

The team operates across the Americas with a hybrid work model. This individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure decisions align with pricing objectives and risk appetite, driving

Responsibilities

• Evaluate complex risks across medical, non-medical, financial, highly substandard, and multi-impairment cases, applying sound underwriting judgment and evidence-based risk selection
• Underwrite large case and high net worth business, including foreign national cases, with precision and a strong command of mortality assessment principles
• Deliver high-quality underwriting decisions that align with Swiss Re's risk appetite, pricing objectives, and corporate strategy
• Build and nurture client relationships, serving as a knowledgeable, responsive, and trusted reinsurance partner
• Stay current on medical advancements, global events, underwriting trends, industry developments, and the evolving regulatory environment to inform risk decisions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with pricing, product, legal, and other internal teams to drive well-rounded outcomes on complex cases and broader initiatives
• Participate in and lead internal and external audit programs, contributing to governance, quality assurance, and continuous improvement efforts
• Represent Swiss Re professionally at industry conferences, client meetings, and Swiss Re offices, acting as an ambassador for the brand and the team
• Contribute to team knowledge-sharing initiatives, mentoring colleagues and supporting a culture of learning and development across the Americas
• Support product and governance considerations, ensuring underwriting practices remain compliant, consistent, and aligned with evolving market standards

Job description

Swiss Re is seeking a Senior Life & Health Underwriter to handle large, complex cases including foreign national and high net worth portfolios. The role emphasizes risk assessment, client partnership, and adherence to underwriting guidelines while contributing to a culture of excellence.

The team operates across the Americas with a hybrid work model. This individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure decisions align with pricing objectives and risk appetite, driving