About this role
- Working at Swiss Re - What we do - Working at Swiss Re - What we do Zurich, Zurich, CH Underwriter Facultative Property (Hybrid, m/f/x/d; 80-100%) Are you passionate about underwriting and ready to make a real impact in one of the world's leading reinsurance companies? Do you thrive in an international environment, building meaningful relationships with clients and brokers while assessing some of the most complex property risks in the market? If so, we want to hear from you. About the Role This is your opportunity to take ownership of a dynamic and rewarding underwriting role at the heart of Swiss Re's Facultative EMEA business. As an Underwriter Facultative Property for the Western & Southern Europe Desk, you will evaluate, underwrite, and originate facultative property businesses across a diverse and exciting range of risk types. Property facultative underwriting is at the core of Swiss Re's reinsurance and directly contributes to its commercial success. You'll engage with clients on their largest property risks while connecting internally with colleagues across front- and back-office teams. Working in a highly international environment, you'll interact with clients across major European markets and gain global exposure. This role offers significant space to develop your own ideas, find creative solutions, and directly contribute to the growth and success of our franchise. Key Responsibilities - Evaluate and underwrite facultative property risks across Western & Southern European markets, applying sound technical judgement and leveraging state-of-the-art modelling tools - Originate new business by identifying and pursuing opportunities across the region, contributing to portfolio growth and profitability - Assess a wide range of risk types , including fire, natural catastrophe, and industrial property risks, using both experience and cutting-edge analytical tools - Foster and develop client and broker relat...