(Sr) Underwriter Marine - 2 positions!

Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office two to three days per week on average.

Are you eager to help shape the future of the Marine & Energy re/insurance industry? Are you passionate about underwriting maritime risks and dedicated to continuous learning and growth? If yes, this exciting job opportunity is worth your attention, and we have two openings!

About The Role

As a (Senior) Marine Underwriter you will play an instrumental role shaping our Marine & Energy underwriting portfolio and will be a key contributor in driving our strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Underwrite Marine & Energy treaty reinsurance business for the various Ocean Marine classes including Cargo, Hull, Liability, Offshore Energy and Recreational Marine with a focus on United States and Canadian markets.
• Work closely with ceding companies and brokers on reinsurance programs, understand what drives buying decisions and tailor reinsurance programs.
• Perform technical and actuarial assessment for costing/pricing treaty reinsurance, contract wording review, overall deal life-cycle management.
• Maintain and develop close, trust based relationships with dedicated clients, marine executives, and brokers.
• Promote Swiss Re Global Marine activities through external networks, social media, interviews, market events and conferences.
  
  

About The Team

Swiss Re Marine is a trusted partner for navigating the stormiest seas, having written marine reinsurance for 160 years.

Our expansive product offerings, which cover all major Marine and Energy Offshore classes, our robust capital strength and our close client partnerships allow our crew of experienced underwriters to offer innovative and tailored reinsurance and structured solutions that go beyond standard reinsurance offerings.

We are the number one marine reinsurer. Risk is our business.

About You

You display commercial savviness; you are entrepreneurial, and you are committed to write business and bind deals.

You are a team player who actively contribute to the overall team spirit, and most importantly, help our team deliver on our goals.

You are also willing to take an unpopular stand or say no when necessary. You approach problems with curiosity and flexibility, you are a fast learner and innovative. You can adapt readily to a changing and dynamic environment.

Senior Marine Underwriter

Essentials:

• In-depth knowledge of Marine and Energy underwriting with minimum 7+ years of marine insurance experience
• Strong sales and negotiation skills with a client focus
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Travel in the US – up to 20%
  
  

Nice-to-Haves:

• Maritime degree preferred
• Additional language skills to English advantageous
  
  

Marine Underwriter

Essentials:

• At least 3 years P&C insurance experience
• Interest in sales and negotiation skills
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Willingness to travel within US, occasionally
  
  

For Armonk, NY, and New York, NY, the estimated base salary range for this position is $112,000 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

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.

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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