VP, Program Underwriter

PartnerRE Ltd. • Stamford, CT

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

PartnerRe is 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.

Requirements

• 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/inquisative 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.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant program, insurance, or reinsurance experience — preferably in casualty E&S underwriting.
• 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.
• A college or university degree is required.

Nice To Haves

• MGA experience is a plus.
• CPCU and/or other industry designations (ARe, RPLU, AINS, ARM) are preferred.

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.

What This Job Offers

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