The posting
About the Role
The role holder markets and underwrites profitable Casualty business, in accordance with the local and divisional strategies and marketing plans.
Main Responsibilities:
- Meets or exceeds financial objectives
- Independently and proactively executes business development and marketing initiatives with brokers and corporate clients
- Identifies and pursues target accounts and market segments to drive profitable growth
- Grows the business in the target segments focusing on medium to large corporate accounts; SME experience as a foundation would also be considered relevant
- Proactively manages renewal portfolio and increases share of wallet on existing business and cross sells solutions
- Collaborates closely with Finpro, Property and Specialty colleagues to deliver integrated solutions and maximise business opportunities
- Undertakes additional responsibilities and projects in support of the team and organisational objectives
- Maintains a strong market presence
- Accurately reports progress against business plan in accordance with the Swiss Re Corporate Solutions' reporting framework and on an ad-hoc basis as needed
Accountabilities & Major Functions:
- Underwrites and executes profitable Casualty business
- Maintains a high level of technical expertise and leverages this knowledge to grow the portfolio profitably
- Provides timely, professional and responsive service to brokers and clients
- Ensures all underwriting is in line with underwriting authorities and corporate governance rules
- Collaborates with teams in development and execution of business strategies
- Good team player, while being self directed
- Pro-actively implements own strategies and marketing initiatives aligned with regional plans
- Develops and strengthens broker and client relationships to maximise business opportunities and long term partnerships
- Ensures the integrity and accuracy of data in in the relevant information, pricing and analysis systems
- Manages the timely and accurate preparation of documentation
- Produces accurate figures for quarterly projections and other portfolio reporting functions
- Manages expenses in line with agreed budgets and business expectations
About You
- At least 5 years experience in underwriting Casualty lines
- Strong understanding of market dynamics, competitors and distribution channels
- Sound knowledge of other commercial insurance classes and / or of reinsurance products would be an asset
- Proven ability to develop and implement underwriting solutions
- Demonstrated ability to deliver on growth targets
- Strong broker and client relationship management abilities
- Commercially minded with a strong business development orientation
- Ability to develop and maintain profitable long-term client relationships
- Strong negotiation and decision-making skills
- A good balance between underwriting, relationship management and business development capabilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all organizational levels
- Well organised with disciplined time management skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team
- High level of digital proficiency
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Insurance, Reinsurance and/or relevant industry work experience
- Relevant degree level qualifications or higher will be advantageous
- Experience working in SEA, HK and/or China markets would be an asset.



