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SCOR

VP, Senior Property Treaty Underwriter

SCOR, New York, New York, us, 10261

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The position is responsible for developing, marketing, and underwriting US Property Treaty business. While skillful underwriting is paramount, the candidate should also be a team player, willing to contribute to the broader goals of the team. As such, the candidate must possess effective communication and project management skills, working with both external and internal stakeholders, including clients, brokers, SCOR teams, claims, actuarial, legal, strategy, and senior management.

We are looking for a candidate who is comfortable with open-ended challenges and can succinctly and confidently recommend solutions, understanding that the process is as important as the outcome. The candidate will be expected to assume client management responsibilities, which require strong communication skills and engagement across supporting functions and lines of business.

This position will be based in a SCOR office, either Chicago or New York City, and the candidate is expected to be in office several days per week. SCOR is committed to an “in-office” culture where people can collaborate, exchange ideas, and establish stronger working relationships, while still providing flexibility. To support employee work‑life balance and increase opportunities for employees to excel every day, SCOR operates with a hybrid working arrangement: employees work 3 days per week in the office, with the flexibility to work 2 days per week remotely.

Underwriting

Evaluate new and renewal property treaty reinsurance programs

Structure and negotiate appropriate terms and conditions that support SCOR appetite

Evaluate and negotiate contract wording

Evaluate and negotiate pricing in conjunction with actuarial and modeler support

Monitor & adhere to catastrophe capacity aggregations and allocations

Perform underwriting audits for current and potential clients

Discuss underwriting and management issues with executives at primary insurance client companies

Collaborate with Client Managers to support client relationship management

Actively monitor market trends and engage in strategic discussions with internal and external parties.

Actively contribute to internal projects.

Marketing

Attend marketing visits to broker offices and establish marketing presence

Identify clients that align with SCOR’s appetite and are additive to the overall portfolio

Identify brokers that handle accounts that fit the SCOR underwriting targets

Attend industry conventions to promote SCOR

Develop and maintain business relationships

Account Management

Work collaboratively with all internal parties to manage individual deals and overall client relationships

Diligently maintain all documentation for assigned accounts as per SCOR guidelines

Understand and adhere to SCOR underwriting and pricing guidelines

College degree or equivalent experience required.

Reinsurance underwriting experience is highly preferred. Candidates should have at least 5 years of prior reinsurance underwriting or reinsurance broking experience, or a minimum of 7 years in primary underwriting.

Strong knowledge of property (re)insurance market

Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills

Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time and dedicate a considerable amount of time to developing broker and client relationships

Positive attitude and a willingness to contribute and work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment

Expertise in Cat XL underwriting a plus

Strong Microsoft office skills, particularly Excel

Working knowledge of Salesforce, Tableau, Power BI, Co‑Pilot or similar tools is a plus

Working knowledge of RMS and / or AIR a plus

Willingness to collaborate and mentor rising star talent

Pay Range for roles performed in IL: $207,000-$280,000 NY: $225,000-$304,000 base salary per year. Actual salaries may vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, role and performance. The range listed is just one component of SCOR's total compensation package.

Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short and long‐term incentives. In addition, we provide a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, are retirement saving plan, paid holidays and paid time of

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