SVP, Casualty Underwriter chez PartnerRe

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About this job: 

This role involves setting strategy, overseeing underwriting, and driving business development to ensure the company's profitability and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and Execute Business Strategy: Create and implement the strategic vision for the casualty reinsurance portfolio, aligning it with the company’s overall risk appetite and financial goals.
• Manage Underwriting Operations: Mentor a team of underwriters, overseeing the evaluation, pricing, and structuring of complex reinsurance contracts to ensure profitability.
• Cultivate Client and Broker Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and reinsurance brokers to drive new business opportunities and retain existing accounts.
• Monitor Market Trends and Risk: Stay informed about market conditions, emerging risks, and regulatory changes to make proactive decisions and maintain a competitive edge.
• Oversee Financial Performance: Manage the profit and loss (P&L) of the casualty portfolio, reporting on key financial metrics to senior leadership and the board.

Technical Skills/Competencies:

• Deep Underwriting Expertise: Extensive knowledge of various casualty lines, including general liability, professional liability, and workers' compensation.
• Actuarial and Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of actuarial principles, financial modeling, and data analytics to assess risk and structure profitable deals.
• Contract Negotiation: Proven ability to negotiate complex reinsurance treaty terms and conditions.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with relevant insurance and reinsurance regulations.
• Portfolio Management: Experience in managing and optimizing a large, diverse book of business to meet profitability targets.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking: The ability to see the big picture and develop long-term plans that align with business objectives.
• Strong Leadership: Exceptional leadership and team-building skills to motivate and guide a high-performing team.
• Excellent Communication: The ability to articulate complex ideas clearly to various stakeholders, from team members to clients and executives.
• Decisive: The capacity to make timely, sound decisions under pressure.
• Client-Focused: A commitment to building and nurturing relationships to drive business growth.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of 10-15 years of experience in reinsurance or insurance is required, with a significant portion of that time focused on casualty underwriting and management. Experience in a leadership role, such as a Vice President or senior underwriter, is essential. Experience managing a full P&L and leading a team is also necessary.

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PartnerRe Hiring Team