Underwriting

h3RenaissanceRe is a leading writer of Property Casualty Reinsurance. For over 25 years, we have helped customers and communities recover and build resilience through our industry-leading ability to understand risk, source efficient capital and rapidly pay claims. /h3 h3Our global team shares a passion for solving our customers’ biggest problems through a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture that empowers employees and rewards creative thinking. /h3 pReporting directly to the SVP Underwriting Manager Specialty– Zurich, the VP, Construction Engineering will lead the production, marketing and analysis of RenaissanceRe’s Swiss specialty reinsurance business. /p pThe successful candidate will bring deep construction and engineering underwriting experience and established broker and client relationships. They will possess expert UW technical competence, particularly in Construction Engineering, and working knowledge of other lines of business to support cross-class, multiline transactions. /p pThe role will work with the SVP Underwriting Manager to create and execute comprehensive business development and marketing strategies, working both individually and within a team. These strategies are to be developed in co-ordination with both internal RenaissanceRe teams and external business partners across Europe. /p pThe role will be responsible for identifying and cultivating partnerships with clients and broker relationships. This individual will seek new opportunities to apply RenaissanceRe’s expertise to the critical issues facing its clients. The role will work together closely with the Casualty Specialty European heads to strengthen and implement construction and engineering underwriting practices. They will also work collaboratively with partners and peers across our global footprint, including London, Bermuda, New York and Zurich. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liContribute to the development and maintenance of a profitable book of business and handle day-to-day underwriting. /li liManage the specialty portfolio in Zurich and support risk analysis. /li liBuild and manage client and broker relationships. /li liShare market insights with team members, including emerging opportunities and threats. /li liMaintain expert product knowledge and act as a resource for clients and colleagues. /li liIdentify, design, and drive marketing synergies, by developing creative solutions to client problems. /li liMake full use of RenaissanceRe risk and underwriting tools and analytics, and strengthen the risk management culture within the team. /li liMaintain ongoing, self-directed professional development and study. /li /ul h3Qualifications Experience: /h3 ul lipBachelor’s degreerequired; actuarial qualification preferred /p /li lipMinimum of 7 years’ experience in the construction and engineering (re)insurance industry /p /li lipEstablished relationships with senior clients and brokers in the construction and engineering (re)insurance markets /p /li lipIn-depth knowledge of construction and engineering portfolio management and risk assessment practices /p /li lipProven ability to design, build and apply complex risk models and systems /p /li lipExcellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences /p /li lipSolid understanding of reinsurance structures and risk transfer mechanisms /p /li lipWillingness and ability to travel asrequired /p /li /ul pWe are an equal opportunity employer.Weprovideequal opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of race,colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, disability, militarystatusor other legally protected categories. /p pOur people are our most valuable resource and core to our success. This is a fast-paced business environment, demanding a strong work ethic and a results-oriented approach. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, a comprehensive talent development program, and a reward system in which employees share in the success of the company. We are an engaged member of the communities in which we live and work and have a locally-led giving philosophy with generous employee matching program, global and local community grants and employee volunteerism. /p h3We seek diversity, create equity, and practice inclusion. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, disability, military status or other legally protected categories. /h3 #J-18808-Ljbffr