Underwriter Property General - CorSo

Swiss Re • Houston, TX

1d • $156,000 - $234,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Property Team is looking for a property underwriter with recognized experience and visibility in the Commercial Property insurance market and a successful track record in underwriting both global and domestic large, enterprise-sized corporations. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is the commercial insurance arm of the Swiss Re Group. We offer innovative insurance solutions to large and midsized multinational corporations from our approximately 50 locations worldwide. We help clients mitigate their risk exposure, whilst our industry-leading claims service provides them with additional peace of mind. Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions embraces a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability. If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience. Swiss Re is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice to recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientations, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Decisions on employment are solely based on an individual's qualifications for the position being filled. During the recruitment process, reasonable accommodations for disabilities are available upon request. If contacted for an interview, please inform the Recruiter/HR Professional of the accommodation needed. We may use AI-powered tools to support the review and evaluation of applications for this position. These tools provide additional insights to our recruitment teams, but all hiring decisions are carefully reviewed and made by people. To learn more about how we use AI in recruitment and how we handle your personal data, please review our Data Privacy Statement before applying.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4-10 years' experience as an underwriter (of medium to large corporate accounts)
• Knowledge of complex shared and layered program structures as well as 100% Single Carrier business
• Proficiency in the use of underwriting tools, applications, and guidelines
• 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 in the structuring and fronting of global programs (preferred - not a must have)
• Experience working with Captives also a plus
• Skills working across diverse occupancies including heavy manufacturing preferred
• In depth knowledge of insurance and commercial property underwriting in the central region
• Strong broker and client network in the local region

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

Benefits

• We take a "total compensation approach" when making compensation decisions. This means that we consider all components of compensation in their totality (such as base pay, short- and long-term incentives, and benefits offered), in setting individual compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed