About this role
Join us in shaping the future of risk management as a Client Underwriter in our Property & Casualty Reinsurance division. In this pivotal role, you'll combine analytical expertise with relationship management to deliver innovative reinsurance solutions that help our clients thrive in an increasingly complex risk landscape.
About the Role:
As a Client Underwriter in P&C Re, you'll serve as the primary point of contact for clients, responsible for end-to-end underwriting decisions that balance risk assessment with business growth opportunities. You'll leverage your technical expertise and market insights to build and maintain a profitable portfolio while developing strong client relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and brokers across all management levels;
- Analyze and assess complex risks across property and casualty lines to make sound underwriting decisions;
- Structure and price reinsurance treaties that meet client needs while adhering to company guidelines and risk appetite;
- Negotiate terms and conditions with clients and brokers to secure profitable business opportunities;
- Monitor portfolio performance and implement strategies to optimize profitability and growth;
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including actuarial, claims, and risk management to develop comprehensive client solutions;
- Stay informed about market trends, emerging risks, and competitive landscape to identify new business opportunities;
- Contribute to knowledge sharing and best practices across the global underwriting community;
- Mentor junior team members and participate in training and development initiatives.
About the Team:
You will join a dynamic team of four experienced professionals dedicated to supporting clients across Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The team collaborates closely to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions to clients throughout the South Cone region, combining local market knowledge with global reinsurance expertise.
About You:
You're a strategic thinker with strong analytical abilities and excellent interpersonal skills. You thrive in a collaborative environment where you can apply your technical expertise to solve complex problems while building lasting client relationships. Your ability to balance risk assessment with business development makes you an ideal candidate for this role.
We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, or related field;
- Minimum 3 years of experience in insurance or reinsurance underwriting, preferably in P&C lines;
- Strong understanding of reinsurance principles, contract structures, and pricing methodologies;
- Excellent analytical skills with ability to assess complex risks and make sound underwriting decisions;
- Proven track record in client relationship management and business development;
- Availability to work in a hybrid work model (3x2).
These are additional nice to haves:
- Advanced degree or professional certifications (CPCU, ARe, ACII, or similar);
- Experience in multiple P&C lines of business;
- Knowledge of catastrophe modeling tools and actuarial pricing concepts;
- Proficiency in Portuguese, Spanish, and English;
- Strong presentation and negotiation skills.
About Swiss Re
Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.
Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace 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.
All our positions are affirmative for people with disabilities.
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About Swiss Re
The Swiss Re Group is a leading wholesale provider of reinsurance, insurance and other insurance-based forms of risk transfer. Dealing direct and working through brokers, its global client base consists of insurance companies, mid-to-large-sized corporations and public sector clients. From standard products to tailor-made coverage across all lines of business, Swiss Re deploys its capital strength, expertise and innovation power to enable the risk taking upon which enterprise and progress in society depend.
Founded in Zurich, Switzerland, in 1863, Swiss Re serves clients through a network of over 70 offices globally and is rated "AA-" by Standard & Poor's, "Aa3" by Moody's and "A+" by A.M. Best. Registered shares in the Swiss Re Group holding company, Swiss Re Ltd, are listed in accordance with the Main Standard on the SIX Swiss Exchange and trade under the symbol SREN.
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What you'll do
- The Client Underwriter will serve as the primary contact for clients, making end-to-end underwriting decisions by balancing risk assessment with business growth opportunities. Key duties include analyzing complex risks, structuring and pricing reinsurance treaties, and negotiating terms with clients and brokers.
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