VP, Program Underwriter

PartnerRe Ltd.; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PartnerRe Ltd. in Stamford, Connecticut is seeking a Program Underwriter with extensive casualty insurance underwriting experience, particularly in the E&S market. The successful candidate will play a critical role in the Insurance Programs team, developing client relationships and managing a portfolio.

Ideal applicants will have at least 7 years of relevant experience, with a strong understanding of actuarial concepts and underwriting systems. The position offers a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant program, insurance, or reinsurance experience.
• Deep knowledge of casualty insurance lines.
• CPCU and/or other industry designations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish relationships with MGAs providing excellent service.
• Communicate risk appetite and data requirements.
• Monitor risk and financial performance of programs.

Skills

Casualty insurance underwriting experience

Analytical capability using actuarial tools

Strong interpersonal skills

Knowledge of E&S market

Ability to prioritize and multi-task

Education

College or university degree

Tools

Underwriting and program administration systems

Job 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:

PartnerRe is an equal opportunities employer.

We are seeking a Program Underwriter with casualty insurance underwriting experience, ideally within the E&S market and MGA structures.

This individual will be a critical member of our growing Insurance Programs team and will have the opportunity to build out a portfolio inside a market leading brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with MGAs providing excellent service, underwriting expertise, and performance feedback.
• Communicate PartnerRe risk appetite, guidelines, procedures, and data requirements with a focus on delivering a profitable portfolio.
• Work closely with actuarial units to monitor the risk and financial performance of individual programs, as well as the overall portfolio.
• Work closely with legal and compliance to ensure adherence to underwriting and procedural guidelines are being followed.
• Actively participate in auditing of our MGA partners to ensure negotiated terms and conditions of MGA agreements are being followed.
• Deep knowledge of casualty insurance lines (GL, Auto Liability, Workers’ Compensation, Professional Liability) with proven ability to evaluate coverage forms, exclusions, and endorsements.
• Proficiency with underwriting and program administration systems (policy issuance platforms, bordereaux/data management tools, and MGA reporting systems) to ensure accurate tracking of premium, claims, and compliance metrics.
• Strong analytical capability using actuarial and financial tools (loss ratio analysis, pricing methodologies, and reserving concepts) to assess program performance and support portfolio profitability.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to engage clients, brokers and colleagues to gain their trust as partner and collaborator.
• An analytical/inquisitive mindset with strong technical skills, able to make quantitative and qualitative assessments of risk.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and willingness to operate as part of a close knit team.
• A willingness to share one’s point of view and take ownership.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Strong work ethic and unquestionable professional integrity.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant program, insurance, or reinsurance experience — preferably in casualty E&S underwriting. MGA experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of the E&S market, primary insurance coverage and forms, MGA structures, and program administration (systems, policy issuance, claims handling).
• Solid understanding of actuarial and accounting concepts.

Education

• A college or university degree is required.

Professional Qualifications or Designations

• CPCU and/or other industry designations (ARe, RPLU, AINS, ARM) 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.