Swiss Re
Senior Property Underwriter, West Region - Corporate Solutions
Swiss Re, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Senior Property Underwriter, West Region - Corporate Solutions
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Are you a highly motivated individual looking for an exciting opportunity to join our Property team in Los Angeles? Do you have passion for underwriting and are looking for a prominent role where you can demonstrate your expertise and market knowledge? Are you at ease with leaving your comfort zone and performing under pressure? If so, we want you to join our team!
About The Role Our Property Team is looking for a Senior Underwriter with recognized experience and visibility in the Los Angeles commercial insurance market and a successful track record in underwriting large and medium sized corporates. Experience with underwriting international program placements is a plus.
Key Responsibilities
Production underwriting position responsible for handling large Global structured programs as well as 100% single-carrier accounts (ground‑up property programs)
Accounts vary from Middle/Upper Middle Market, with purchased limits up to USD 500m as well as Fortune 500 business
Analyze and assess technical insurability regarding exposures and coverages on new offer and renewal submissions
Prepare quotations, structure programs, and offer proposals in accordance with guidelines
Use Swiss Re tools and systems for the development of terms and conditions
Enter and maintain risk information into the various information systems and administer the accounts
Establish and maintain specific industry sector know‑how
Coach less experienced underwriters
Lead internal (technical/organizational) and/or external (market/client development) projects
Represent Swiss Re in meetings with clients, brokers, and other Swiss Re Group entities
About You We are looking for an open‑minded, trustworthy and enthusiastic team player who can constructively and respectfully engage in challenging conversations. To be successful, you need to have strong communication, negotiation and partnering skills.
Business Experience And Technical Skills
Must have in‑depth knowledge of insurance, commercial property underwriting, and the property insurance market, specifically, the West Region territory
Minimum 5‑10 years underwriting experience in property underwriting of medium to large corporates including in a lead capacity and servicing insurance programs
Knowledge and proficiency in the use of underwriting tools, applications, and guidelines and ability to interpret and judge the results
Keeps abreast of market environment and trends
Strong broker and client network
Negotiating ability
Ability to handle multiple deals in parallel without losing oversight
Ability to work in a team environment
Good level of energy and pro‑active behavior
Knowledge of complex program structures as well as Single Carrier business is desired
Solid experience and understanding of NatCat and man‑made risk management, loss‑prevention and underwriting
Diverse industry experience a plus
Experience with international programs a plus
Proven negotiation skills and ability to cross‑sell Swiss Re's product offerings
Strong business and client focus with proven business impact
Ability and proven track record of handling complex transactions/accounts
The role may require some travel. Swiss Re has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office three days per week. For California, the estimated base salary range for this position is $164,000 to $246,000. 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.
Reference Code: 135499
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Finance and Sales; Industries: Insurance
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Are you a highly motivated individual looking for an exciting opportunity to join our Property team in Los Angeles? Do you have passion for underwriting and are looking for a prominent role where you can demonstrate your expertise and market knowledge? Are you at ease with leaving your comfort zone and performing under pressure? If so, we want you to join our team!
About The Role Our Property Team is looking for a Senior Underwriter with recognized experience and visibility in the Los Angeles commercial insurance market and a successful track record in underwriting large and medium sized corporates. Experience with underwriting international program placements is a plus.
Key Responsibilities
Production underwriting position responsible for handling large Global structured programs as well as 100% single-carrier accounts (ground‑up property programs)
Accounts vary from Middle/Upper Middle Market, with purchased limits up to USD 500m as well as Fortune 500 business
Analyze and assess technical insurability regarding exposures and coverages on new offer and renewal submissions
Prepare quotations, structure programs, and offer proposals in accordance with guidelines
Use Swiss Re tools and systems for the development of terms and conditions
Enter and maintain risk information into the various information systems and administer the accounts
Establish and maintain specific industry sector know‑how
Coach less experienced underwriters
Lead internal (technical/organizational) and/or external (market/client development) projects
Represent Swiss Re in meetings with clients, brokers, and other Swiss Re Group entities
About You We are looking for an open‑minded, trustworthy and enthusiastic team player who can constructively and respectfully engage in challenging conversations. To be successful, you need to have strong communication, negotiation and partnering skills.
Business Experience And Technical Skills
Must have in‑depth knowledge of insurance, commercial property underwriting, and the property insurance market, specifically, the West Region territory
Minimum 5‑10 years underwriting experience in property underwriting of medium to large corporates including in a lead capacity and servicing insurance programs
Knowledge and proficiency in the use of underwriting tools, applications, and guidelines and ability to interpret and judge the results
Keeps abreast of market environment and trends
Strong broker and client network
Negotiating ability
Ability to handle multiple deals in parallel without losing oversight
Ability to work in a team environment
Good level of energy and pro‑active behavior
Knowledge of complex program structures as well as Single Carrier business is desired
Solid experience and understanding of NatCat and man‑made risk management, loss‑prevention and underwriting
Diverse industry experience a plus
Experience with international programs a plus
Proven negotiation skills and ability to cross‑sell Swiss Re's product offerings
Strong business and client focus with proven business impact
Ability and proven track record of handling complex transactions/accounts
The role may require some travel. Swiss Re has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office three days per week. For California, the estimated base salary range for this position is $164,000 to $246,000. 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.
Reference Code: 135499
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Finance and Sales; Industries: Insurance
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Swiss Re by 2x
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