Description

Location:Sydney, NSW, AU

About the Role

We are looking for an ambitious Senior Casualty Treaty Underwriter to actively contribute to the local business as well as the Asia and Global Casualty plans and initiatives. You will be responsible for underwriting renewal and new profitable casualty treaty business, mainly originating out of the Australia & New Zealand markets. As part of the APAC Casualty Team, you will actively contribute to local and global business objectives.

This will incorporate:

• Internally and externally working with the Key Account Manager (KAM) and Cross Functional (XFT) Teams
• Managing all underwriting aspects of the treaty value chain including underwriting, pricing, client/broker interactions and internal processes

Key responsibilities:

Underwriting - Core and Transactions

• Analyses treaty submissions and extracts key information for underwriting
• Evaluates original insurance wordings and Treaty contracts for coverage aspects and compliance with Swiss Re requirements
• Uses appropriate underwriting tools and pricing models/methodologies
• Collaborates with other business units, such as Actuarial, Claims and Legal teams
• Follows best practice, and complies with underwriting guidelines and renewal messages
• Supports the Desk Head in monitoring the risk landscape and the impact on strategy
• Gathers data, analyses risk, determines steering values, and structures deals
• Escalates cases exceeding UW authority in accordance with referral procedures
• Prepares decision on final structure, share, premium/rates, terms and conditions. Makes such decisions jointly with the respective KAM and supports negotiation
• Manages files and effectively uses the Business Process Management systems
• Supports the team with peer reviews, knowledge transfer, priorities, and projects. Also provides renewal support to other markets in APAC where needed
• Supports the Cross Functional Team (XFT) on underwriting P&C Structured Solutions

Client and broker interactions

• Seeks out new opportunities to originate business, provide structured solutions for clients, and considers innovative solutions to client needs
• Build strong relationships with clients and brokers through regular interactions and optimum service to support better business outcomes
• Strengthens Swiss Re's value proposition and brand franchise
• Supports technical training and knowledge exchange for clients and brokers
• Coordinates, performs or contributes to client file reviews and audits as required

Planning and Controlling/Risk Management

• Provides input to Market Unit business plans
• Contributes to updating and enhancing tools (eg Pricing models) and parameters
• Helps ensure ORM compliance and contributes to the ORM process as appropriate
• Contributes to reports such as the Renewal Update report

About You

• Strong experience in casualty underwriting of pricing, portfolio analysis, treaty structures and contracts. Experience of 8+ years in treaty underwriting preferred
• High level client management ability, negotiation skills, influencing capability, and proven relationship building skills
• Analytical proficiency (Actuarial experience viewed positively)
• Robust contract knowledge
• Solid knowledge of: CTP and Workers Compensation schemes; as well as knowledge in the legal, social, economic, and technological trends that impact re/insurance
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Aptitude to engage colleagues, work well in Teams, and also independently
• Flexibility in working hours and travel where needed, given regional and global interactions
• Proactive problem-solving mindset and innovative spirit approach
• Independently build market connections through meetings, functions and events
• Robust adherence to underwriting practices and guidelines
• Professional qualification in insurance e.g. ANZIIF CII, ALU, FALU, etc. preferred
• Bachelor degree or post graduate level qualification in relevant field preferred

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement onsite in our Sydney office.

Applications for this role will close on 25 September 2025. We look 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.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

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