Underwriter Aviation Reinsurance (Hybrid; 80-100%) – (m/f/x/d) – 4815

Swiss Re

Are you interested enthusiastic about Aviation? Do you bring a strong mathematical and commercial background, and want to enrich your experience in Aviation Reinsurance? Then this is for you!

The role is within the P&C Reinsurance Business Unit in the Global Specialty Division and is based in Zurich.

About The Role

Your focus will be on all Aviation Treaty Underwriting and Client related matters, with main focus and responsibilities on clients in Asia, India, Middle East and Africa. You will contribute to the growth and profitability of our portfolio, and you will also be collaborating with partners across the globe (brokers, clients, internal stakeholders).

You will be performing a variety of functions including, but not limited to:

  • End-to-end underwriting analyses, conducting technical assessment, costing and reviewing reinsurance terms and conditions
  • Quoting, structuring and Leading programs
  • Ensuring compliance with all internal guidelines, underwriting and pricing parameters, best practices as well as Code of Conduct
  • Entering and maintaining risk information into the various information systems and administering the accounts
  • Working closely with LOB Head to identify portfolio insights and contribute to underwriting strategy whilst collaborating across teams as well as functions within Global Specialty
  • Active contribution during Senior Leadership Team Meetings
  • Developing and fostering client relations, you will play a meaningful role in meetings and interactions with our brokers and clients
  • Representing Swiss Re at industry events and with clients, by demonstrating deep knowledge on important market and industry topics

About The Team

We are an experienced team of 10 located in Zurich and Munich. Our team includes actuaries and underwriters who collaborate with client managers, risk managers, claims and reserving experts. We underwrite a Worldwide book of Aviation and Space reinsurance business. You will join a collaborative environment consisting of a versatile and international underwriting team. Our clients are based all over the world and the interactions are via Brokers but also on a direct basis. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a unique specialty line of business, and a dedicated group of professionals.

About You

You are a great teammate with strong work ethic and the desire to grow professionally. Working in a flexible working environment in virtual, multi-national, multi-cultural, cross-company and cross-functional teams encourages you and you feel comfortable in presenting your work and arguments in front of stakeholders.

Essentials

  • University degree or equivalent in Business, Economics, Mathematics or Actuarial Sciences
  • Strong Aviation Treaty Underwriting background with at least 7+ years of experience with focus on technical underwriting and pricing
  • Demonstrate excellent Contractual knowledge of (re-)insurance wordings and superior analytical skills
  • Willingness to travel
  • Well organized, able to define priorities and you are committed to achieve high quality results on time
  • Consultative selling and negotiation skills
  • Excellent oral and written English; additional language skills advantageous

We are looking forward to your application!

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.

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Reference Code: 127563

To apply for this job please visit careers.swissre.com.


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