Summary
About this role
Work location: Flexible across multiple Swiss Re Corporate Solutions offices in the United States.
Focus: Renewable Energy & Power
About the Team:
You will join a collaborative team of experienced underwriters dedicated to profit‑oriented underwriting of large and middle‑market construction and renewable energy risks. This dynamic and highly collaborative group of underwriters is focused on profitably underwriting Renewable Energy risks—both onshore and offshore, in construction and operation.
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated, results‑driven Underwriter or Senior Underwriter to strengthen our Engineering & Construction portfolio in the United States.
In this role, you will:
- Support the profitable growth of the US Renewable Energy portfolio while helping expand Swiss Re Corporate Solutions’ market footprint.
- Underwrite construction and operational risks in line with Swiss Re’s underwriting standards, philosophy, and risk appetite—focusing on Renewable Energy (Onshore Wind, Solar, BESS, Offshore Wind) across both Construction and Operational phases. You will also have opportunities to underwrite traditional power construction risks.
- Identify client needs and growth opportunities, developing tailored solutions in close partnership with clients and brokers.
- Actively contribute to the global Swiss Re Renewable Energy community through knowledge sharing, training, special projects, and research initiatives.
- Maintain high‑quality underwriting documentation, ensure accurate data capture in underwriting systems, and follow through on post‑bind activities (endorsements, premium follow‑up, claims information, filings).
- Support cross‑selling opportunities across Swiss Re Corporate Solutions by collaborating with colleagues across business lines.
About You:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university; a background in Science or Engineering is preferred.
- Experience underwriting Power/Energy Property and/or Construction risks:
- Senior Underwriter: 6–10 years of relevant experience
- Strong understanding of the US insurance market and an established network of Construction and Power/Energy brokers.
- Solid knowledge of Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, BESS) and/or traditional power generation.
- Able to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
- Demonstrates a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset and thrives in a dynamic, evolving environment.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Willingness to travel 10–20% within the USA.
- Fluency in English.
This role is available in our New York (NY), Chicago (IL), Alpharetta (GA), and Houston (TX) offices. Swiss Re operates under a hybrid work model, with an average expectation of three days per week in the office.
The estimated base salary range for this position is $160,000 to $240,000 for Chicago (IL), Alpharetta (GA), Houston (TX) - and - $168,000 to $252,000 for New York City. The specific salary offered for this, or any given role, will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to job location, scope of role, qualifications, complexity/ specialization/ scarcity of talent, experience, education, and employer budget. At Swiss Re, 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.
About Swiss Re Corporate Solutions
Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer. We anticipate and manage risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime.
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.
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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
- Support the profitable growth of the US Renewable Energy portfolio and underwrite construction and operational risks. Identify client needs and develop tailored solutions while maintaining high-quality underwriting documentation.
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