Underwriter
Job Description
Job Description Job Summary
The Underwriter will be actively involved in underwriting a portfolio of Global, International reinsurance, and London Market accounts within the Global Catastrophe portfolio.
About the Role
- Underwriting a world class portfolio of reinsurance catastrophe accounts;
- Managing catastrophe loss evaluation and reporting for the accounts underwritten;
- Ensuring that guidelines, plans and policies are adhered to;
- Strengthening and building client and broker relationships;
- Supporting and contributing to strategy and action planning;
- Acquiring, analysing and reporting on market, business and technical developments;
- Making underwriting decisions within the authorized limit;
- Supporting the underwriting and portfolio steering of the worldwide cat reinsurance portfolio as required.
Technical Skills
- Knowledge of retro, reinsurance and insurance structures;
- Established relationships with brokers in the reinsurance market;
- Intimate knowledge of reinsurance pricing techniques and catastrophe models.
Soft Skills
- Excellent information technology skills;
- An impeccable work ethic, and the ability and commitment to meet deadlines;
- Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation and organizational skills.
Work Experience and Education
- Preferably 8+ years, but a minimum of 5 years experience in the reinsurance industry, including progressive experience in catastrophe market dynamics;
- Preferably a university degree in a numerate discipline;
- Relevant professional designations would be an asset.
PartnerRe is an equal opportunities employer.
