Senior Underwriter ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION - CorSo

Swiss Re • Houston, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Supporting the North American Engineering & Construction team, you will join a team of experienced underwriters, focused on profit-oriented underwriting for large and middle-market construction projects. We're looking for a highly motivated and result oriented Senior Underwriter to join the North American Engineering and Construction team in the USA. The role involves supporting the team to profitability by developing the US E&C portfolio meeting the financial goals, and thus expanding the Swiss Re Corporate Solutions footprint in the market. You will underwrite construction risks in accordance with Swiss Re's process, procedures, business philosophy and appetite, for nationwide large and midsize construction projects for a wide range of occupancies: power, renewable energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, building and heavy civil works sectors. You will actively identify client needs and growth potential and develop tailor-made solutions in partnership with clients / brokers. Additionally, you will play an active role in the Swiss Re Global Engineering community in terms of knowledge sharing, training, special projects and / or research topics. You will properly maintain underwriting documentation, ensure high data quality in underwriting system and follow-up post bound activities such as endorsement, premium payment, claim data, filing. You will also support the growth of associated lines of business by actively cross-selling the capabilities of Swiss Re Corporate Solutions and work in cooperation with colleagues within Swiss Re when and where required.

Requirements

• University degree in Science / Engineering
• 3 to 10 years of relevant work experience in Underwriting Engineering & Construction
• Excellent understanding of the US insurance market with an established network of Engineering and Construction brokers
• Flexible to work in both a collaborative team environment as well as independently
• A can-do attitude / creative approach and feeling comfortable working in an area that is fluid and dynamic
• Strong analytical skills
• Availability for travel in USA
• Fluency in English

Responsibilities

• Support the team to profitability by developing the US E&C portfolio meeting the financial goals, and thus expanding the Swiss Re Corporate Solutions footprint in the market.
• Underwrite construction risks in accordance with Swiss Re's process, procedures, business philosophy and appetite, for nationwide large and midsize construction projects for a wide range of occupancies: power, renewable energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, building and heavy civil works sectors.
• Actively identify client needs and growth potential and develop tailor-made solutions in partnership with clients / brokers.
• Play an active role in the Swiss Re Global Engineering community in terms of knowledge sharing, training, special projects and / or research topics.
• Properly maintain underwriting documentation, ensure high data quality in underwriting system and follow-up post bound activities such as endorsement, premium payment, claim data, filing.
• Support the growth of associated lines of business by actively cross-selling the capabilities of Swiss Re Corporate Solutions and work in cooperation with colleagues within Swiss Re when and where required.

Benefits

• Hybrid work model (three days in office on average)
• Total compensation approach considering base pay, short- and long-term incentives, and benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior