VP, Professional Liability Treaty Underwriter

PartnerRe; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 170,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site amenities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

PartnerRe, based in Stamford, CT, seeks a Vice President Underwriter for Professional Liability Treaty. You will underwrite, structure, and manage a portfolio of professional liability treaty reinsurance while leading broker and client relationships to drive profitable growth.

The role requires 5–10 years of underwriting experience in reinsurance, solid knowledge of professional liability and casualty lines, and collaboration with actuarial, claims, and finance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 5–10 years of relevant underwriting experience in reinsurance.
• Experience in professional liability and specialty casualty lines preferred.
• Advanced professional designations (e.g., CPCU, ARe, MBA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage a portfolio of professional liability treaty reinsurance.
• Evaluate opportunities through cedant strategy, performance, and risk.
• Structure, price, and negotiate treaty reinsurance programs.
• Develop profitable portfolio with disciplined risk management.
• Build relationships with brokers and cedants to generate new business.
• Collaborate with actuarial, claims, finance and legal colleagues.
• Present underwriting recommendations to senior management.
• Travel as needed to meet clients and represent the company.

Skills

Underwriting expertise

Professional liability

Casualty knowledge

Pricing concepts

Portfolio management

Pricing tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional designations preferred

Tools

Underwriting models

Pricing tools

Portfolio reports

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: $170,000 - $225,000. This position is bonus eligible.

Role Summary

The Vice President Underwriter, Professional Liability Treaty is responsible for underwriting, managing and growing a portfolio of professional liability treaty reinsurance business, while delivering sustainable profitability across the market cycle. The role combines technical underwriting, portfolio management, client and broker relationship leadership, and close collaboration with actuarial, claims, finance and other underwriting colleagues to develop well-structured reinsurance solutions for cedants.

Core Accountabilities

• Underwrite and manage a portfolio of professional liability treaty reinsurance business, including classes such as D&O, E&O, transactional liability, cyber liability and other related specialty casualty exposures.
• Evaluate new and renewal treaty opportunities through detailed analysis of cedant strategy, underwriting practices, historical performance, exposure profile, policy terms and management quality.
• Structure, price and negotiate treaty reinsurance programs, ensuring terms and conditions appropriately reflect risk, portfolio objectives and market conditions.
• Build and maintain a profitable portfolio designed to perform consistently through changing market cycles, with disciplined attention to risk selection, aggregation and portfolio balance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers, cedants and other market participants to generate new business opportunities and strengthen market presence.
• Partner closely with actuarial, claims, finance and legal colleagues to assess opportunities, review experience data, analyze wording and support program design and portfolio monitoring.
• Contribute to production planning, business development strategy, portfolio reviews and regular monitoring of underwriting performance against plan.
• Prepare and present underwriting recommendations clearly to senior management, including rationale for pricing, structure, risk appetite alignment and profitability expectations.
• Travel as needed to meet clients and brokers, conduct portfolio and client reviews, and represent the company at industry meetings and conferences.

Qualifications

Technical Competencies:

• Strong technical underwriting expertise in professional liability treaty reinsurance and related casualty or specialty lines.
• Sound understanding of treaty structures, pricing concepts, portfolio construction and the drivers of long-term underwriting profitability.
• Ability to analyze cedant financials, underwriting results, exposure information and market trends to support risk selection and pricing decisions.
• Working knowledge of policy wording, contract terms and coverage issues relevant to professional liability and specialty casualty classes.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including comfort working with underwriting models, pricing tools and portfolio reports.
• Awareness of market dynamics, legal and claims developments, and emerging risks affecting professional liability business.

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to earn credibility and trust with brokers, cedants and internal stakeholders.
• Commercial mindset paired with disciplined underwriting judgment and a clear focus on profitability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex underwriting issues clearly and concisely.
• Collaborative working style with the flexibility to operate effectively across functions, geographies and levels of seniority.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High professional integrity, sound judgment and a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

Professional Experience

• 5-10 years of relevant underwriting experience in reinsurance, insurance or brokerage, with meaningful experience in professional liability, specialty casualty or related lines.
• Prior treaty reinsurance experience is strongly preferred, along with a track record of managing broker and client relationships and contributing to profitable portfolio growth.

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and advanced professional designations or graduate qualifications such as CPCU, ARe, MBA 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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