Location: New York City, NY | Chicago, IL <div style="margin:0.0in;text-align:center;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div> Are you ready to Lead, Inspire, and Shape the future of Professional Liability Underwriting? At Swiss Re, we don't just manage risk — we reimagine it. We're looking for a dynamic, driven, and technically sharp underwriting leader to take the helm of our FLOW Small Lawyers Professional Liability (LPL) Team. If you're passionate about building high-performing teams, driving profitable growth, and making a real impact in a fast-paced environment, this could be the role you've been waiting for. <div style="margin:0.0in;text-align:center;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div> About the Role As Team Leader for Small Lawyers Professional Liability, you'll be at the center of a high-volume, high-impact portfolio — leading a talented team of underwriters focused on small law firm business. You'll drive underwriting excellence, champion operational efficiency, and cultivate a culture where people thrive and portfolios perform. This is more than a leadership role — it's an opportunity to shape strategy, strengthen key relationships, and leave a lasting mark on one of Swiss Re's most dynamic segments. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Talent Development <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Champion a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across the team.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Lead meaningful performance conversations — conducting regular reviews, development discussions, and succession planning activities.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Support onboarding and training efforts to set new team members up for success from day one.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Foster an inclusive environment where every team member feels empowered to make sound, confident underwriting decisions.</li> </ul> Underwriting & Portfolio Management <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Drive profitable growth and portfolio performance across the Small Lawyers segment with discipline and strategic focus.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Ensure underwriting decisions align with Swiss Re's guidelines, risk appetite, and profitability objectives.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Monitor key performance indicators including growth, retention, rate adequacy, new business production, loss ratio, and expense management.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Review and approve underwriting decisions within delegated authority levels, maintaining rigorous standards.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Identify emerging trends, loss drivers, and portfolio opportunities — implementing corrective actions where necessary.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Support pricing discipline and risk selection strategies to protect and grow the portfolio.</li> </ul> Broker & Customer Engagement <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Build and sustain strong relationships with brokers, agents, and key distribution partners.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Support business development initiatives and enhance Swiss Re's visibility in the market.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Collaborate with brokers to uncover growth opportunities while maintaining underwriting discipline.</li> </ul> Operational Excellence <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Drive efficient workflows and consistent underwriting practices across the team.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Claims, Actuarial, and Products to continuously improve processes and customer experience.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Leverage data, analytics, and reporting tools to sharpen decision-making and team performance.</li> </ul> Strategic Contribution <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Provide market intelligence and competitive insights to senior leadership to inform strategy.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Participate in product enhancements, underwriting guideline updates, and high-impact strategic projects.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Help shape the future growth and profitability of the Lawyers Professional Liability portfolio at Swiss Re.</li> </ul> <div style="margin:0.0in;text-align:center;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div> About the Team The Small Lawyers Professional Liability Team is a dedicated, high-energy group focused on delivering underwriting excellence across a large-scale portfolio of small law firm business. The team is responsible for the acquisition, retention, and profitability of lawyers' professional liability accounts within the FLOW segment — balancing speed and efficiency with disciplined risk selection. Collaborative by nature and driven by results, the team works closely with brokers, distribution partners, and internal stakeholders to deliver outstanding outcomes for clients and Swiss Re alike. <div style="margin:0.0in;text-align:center;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div> About You You're a confident, people-first leader with deep technical underwriting expertise and a genuine passion for developing talent. You know how to balance growth ambitions with underwriting discipline, and you bring clarity, energy, and strategic thinking to everything you do. You communicate with impact, build trust quickly, and thrive in environments where no two days are the same. We Are Looking for Candidates Who Meet These Requirements: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">5+ years of commercial professional liability underwriting experience, preferably within Lawyers Professional Liability or related professional lines.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Demonstrated leadership experience with a proven track record of managing and developing high-performing teams.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Proven ability to balance growth objectives with underwriting discipline, with strong portfolio management skills.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with brokers, partners, and internal stakeholders.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field.</li> </ul> These Are Additional Nice to Haves: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Deep knowledge of Lawyers Professional Liability products, coverage, claims trends, and legal industry exposures.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Experience utilizing portfolio analytics, underwriting dashboards, and performance metrics to drive data-informed business decisions.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Familiarity with the small law firm market segment and its unique risk profile and distribution dynamics.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Experience contributing to product development or underwriting guideline updates in a professional lines environment.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.</li> </ul> <div style="margin:0.0in;text-align:center;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div> The estimated base salary range for this position in Chicago, IL is $160,000 to $240,000. The estimated base salary range for this position in NYC, NY is $168,000 to $252,000. The specific salary offered for this, or any given role will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to job location, scope of role, qualifications, complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent, experience, education, and employer budget. At Swiss Re, we take a "total compensation approach" when making compensation decisions. This means that we consider all components of compensation in their totality (such as base pay, short-and long-term incentives, and benefits offered), in setting individual compensation. <div style="margin:0.0in;text-align:center;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div> Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week. <div class="swissre_jobtemplate"> About Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer. We anticipate and manage risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is the commercial insurance arm of the Swiss Re Group. We offer innovative insurance solutions to large and midsized multinational corporations from our approximately 50 locations worldwide. 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Team Leader, Small Lawyers Professional Liability - CorSo (New York, NY, US) @ Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd.

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