Senior Underwriter Property (Hybrid)

Senior Underwriter Property (Hybrid)

– Swiss Re

Overview Join our professional team as a Senior Property Underwriter and contribute to our corporate risk solutions in the French market. Your expertise will enhance portfolio performance while developing meaningful client relationships. Your decisions will directly support Swiss Re’s success and growth in one of Europe’s key markets.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate opportunities by triaging new submissions and identifying promising prospects in collaboration with underwriting and commercial teams.

Analyze risks by examining exposures and coverages to identify and negotiate optimal insurance solutions.

Coordinate global solutions by managing international programs and working with cross‑border teams to deliver seamless client experiences.

Build relationships through proactive communication with clients and brokers, ensuring transparency and responsiveness.

Ensure compliance by underwriting business in strict accordance with internal processes, guidelines, and authority levels.

Develop strategies to strengthen our position on existing accounts and sell additional lines of business.

Support marketing initiatives for Corporate Solution products through active participation in broker visits.

Cultivate partnerships with brokers to ensure a consistent flow of new submissions.

Foster collaboration by promoting positive interaction with internal peers.

Communicate effectively in an active, timely, and open manner.

About the Team The Property France team specializes in providing comprehensive property insurance solutions to corporate clients across the French market, from very large accounts to mid‑size enterprises. The team consists of 9 experienced underwriters including the manager, creating a collaborative and supportive environment for professional growth and success.

About You You are a thoughtful professional with strong analytical skills and an ability to develop professional relationships. Recognized in the market, you bring technical knowledge that enables sound underwriting decisions while identifying business opportunities. You work well both independently and as part of a team, effectively communicating complex insurance concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

Minimum 10 years of experience in property insurance underwriting, with demonstrated expertise in risk assessment and pricing.

Comprehensive knowledge of the French property insurance market, including regulatory requirements and emerging trends.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex risks and determine appropriate coverage solutions.

Proven portfolio management and steering capabilities.

Demonstrated coaching and mentoring skills to develop team members and enhance overall underwriting capabilities.

Excellent negotiation abilities and proven experience in broker/client relationship management.

Ability to promote positive interaction and collaboration with internal peers.

Capacity to communicate actively, timely and with openness.

Fluency in English (written and verbal) and excellent command of French.

Nice to Haves

Professional insurance qualifications.

Knowledge of additional European insurance markets.

Appetite for digital underwriting tools and analytics platforms.

Salary Estimated base salary range in France: €91,000 – €137,000. The specific offer will be determined based on location, scope, qualifications, and other factors.

Work Model Hybrid model – expected to be in the office at least three days per week.

Inclusive Employment We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Our inclusive culture embraces diversity, equity, and belonging in all aspects of our organization.

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