VP, Large Case Underwriter – Life & Health Reinsurance

Internationalinsuranceprofessionals; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Swiss Re is seeking a Senior Life & Health Underwriter to lead complex risk assessments for large cases, including high net worth and foreign national business, across the U.S. Life and Health reinsurance portfolio.

The role emphasizes expert underwriting judgment, client partnership, and cross-functional collaboration. The position offers a hybrid work model with offices on the East Coast and Central region, and emphasizes ongoing learning, governance, and adherence to evolving industry

Qualifications

• Extensive large-case underwriting experience with complex risk assessment.
• Proven ability handling high net worth and foreign national cases.
• Strong understanding of mortality principles and risk selection.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate complex risks across medical, financial, and substandard cases.
• Underwrite large case and high net worth business with precision.
• Deliver underwriting decisions aligned with risk appetite and pricing objectives.
• Build strong client relationships and partner with internal teams.
• Stay updated on underwriting trends and regulatory changes.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to drive outcomes on complex cases.

Skills

Large Case Underwriting

High Net Worth

Foreign National Business

Job description

Swiss Re is seeking a Senior Life & Health Underwriter to lead complex risk assessments for large cases, including high net worth and foreign national business, across the U.S. Life and Health reinsurance portfolio.

The role emphasizes expert underwriting judgment, client partnership, and cross-functional collaboration. The position offers a hybrid work model with offices on the East Coast and Central region, and emphasizes ongoing learning, governance, and adherence to evolving industry