VP Underwriter Agriculture
About The Position
PartnerRe is seeking a Senior Agriculture Underwriter to be based in its US office. The role develops and executes underwriting strategy for the agriculture business and builds relationships with clients and brokers to identify opportunities aligned with PartnerRe’s risk appetite. The position includes client travel, field visits, loss assessment surveys, and representation of PartnerRe at industry bodies and agriculture insurance and reinsurance conferences. The underwriter monitors and reports capacity deployment, follows weather variables and climatic trends, and assesses their impact on the agriculture portfolio. The role also collaborates with actuarial, accounting, claims, and operations teams to support data quality, consistency, and compliance with guidelines. There is potential for the successful candidate to take over the Head of North America role, as well as opportunities to work on LATAM markets and contribute to worldwide agriculture strategy.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in agriculture insurance or reinsurance business.
- In-depth knowledge of MPCI and Crop Hail insurance in either insurance or reinsurance.
- Proven track record in underwriting, product design, and portfolio management.
- Proactive approach and strong problem-solving mindset.
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a global specialist team, often within tight deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- Spanish language skills.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute underwriting strategy for the agriculture business.
- Establish and maintain dialogues with clients and brokers, and identify opportunities that fit PartnerRe’s risk appetite.
- Travel to clients’ offices, conduct field visits, and carry out loss assessment surveys.
- Represent PartnerRe in industry bodies and participate in agriculture insurance and reinsurance conferences to build brand recognition and promote the company’s platform.
- Monitor and report capacity deployment.
- Follow weather variables and climatic trends and study their impact on the agriculture portfolio.
- Collaborate with actuarial, accounting, claims, and operations teams to ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance with guidelines.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and paid time off.
- Eligibility for an annual incentive; this position is bonus eligible.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents.
- Wellness programs.
- Retirement savings plans, including a 401(k) plan.
- Life insurance and disability coverage.
- Educational assistance programs for Accounting and Actuarial professionals.
- Learning and development offerings.
- On-site amenities, social events, and a referral program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
