Senior International Property Underwriter - Chicago

Swiss Re•Chicago, IL

55d•$156,000 - $234,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Property Team is looking for an international property underwriter with recognized experience and visibility in the Chicago Commercial Property insurance market and a successful track record in underwriting both global and domestic large, enterprise-sized corporations.

Requirements

Minimum of 4-10 years' experience as an underwriter (of medium to large corporate accounts)
Experience in the structuring and fronting of global programs preferred.
Knowledge of complex shared and layered program structures as well as 100% Single Carrier business
Skills working across diverse occupancies including heavy manufacturing preferred
In depth knowledge of insurance and commercial property underwriting in the central region
Proficiency in the use of underwriting tools, applications, and guidelines
Strong broker and client network in the local region
Solid experience and understanding of Nat Cat and man-made risk management and loss prevention
Negotiating skills and the ability to handle multiple deals in parallel

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Captives a plus

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of accounts including fronted global property programs
Analyze and underwrite exposures including Natural Catastrophe hazards
Assess technical insurability regarding exposures and coverages on new offer and renewal submissions
Prepare quotations, structure programs, and offer proposals in accordance with guidelines
Use Swiss Re tools and systems for the development of terms and conditions
Enter and maintain risk information into the various information systems and administer the accounts
Establish and maintain a book of business as well as marketing and originating prospects
Coach less experienced underwriters when necessary
Lead internal (technical/organizational) and/or external (market/client development) projects
Represent Swiss Re in meetings with clients, brokers, and other Swiss Re Group entities
Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, clients and team members
Technical analysis of manmade and Nat Cat property exposures as well as policy terms and pricing metrics
Structuring capacity deployment and negotiating key terms that align with our underwriting strategy