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Underwriter Casualty - Graduate (Hybrid, 100%) at Swiss Re
London, United Kingdom
Job Descrption
The programme offers you the chance to join the dynamic, fast-moving world of a leading risk knowledge organisation. Over an 18-month period, you will receive on- and off-the-job training, including a job rotation that gives you the opportunity to work across different lines of business and departments.
About the Role
This is a position for someone looking to become an underwriter in a fast growing and evolving portfolio. They will have the benefit of being able to learn from our existing team of market leading Senior Underwriters in the London Market, alongside the support of the wider Swiss Re technical training.
Your main tasks will be... analysing the technical insurability of global corporates in respect of exposures and risk mitigators, reviewing cover structures, wordings and proposals and preparing quotations. You will work with our distribution partners and be expected to develop your own network.
This role will also have the benefit of working closely with the Head Casualty UK on the development and delivery of the EMEA and local Casualty Strategy.
The goal of this role is for the candidate to develop into a progressive primary and excess underwriter of Casualty insurance, while gaining valuable experience into portfolio management and strategy delivery, setting them up for future success in Underwriting.
About the Team
The UK Casualty team has over 100 years of experience and operate as a lead global corporate insurer in the UK and Ireland. The portfolio has grown in double digits for the past 5 years and continues to rapidly evolve and grow – providing the ideal opportunity for personal development.
Energetic and openminded we are driven by innovation, creativity and user friendliness. We want to deliver diverse, high-quality solutions to our brokers and clients from a single trusted source.
About You
We are looking for an open-minded, trustworthy and enthusiastic team player who can constructively and respectfully engage in challenging conversations. To be successful, you need to have
• Relevant university degree (Bachelor, Master or PhD)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships quickly
• Inquisitive mindset and a willingness to leave your comfort zone
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Please note that the application process will be open until beginning of November. The active selection and interview process will start afterwards, and you may not hear from us in the meantime. This does not mean you application is ignored. Please keep this in mind in case you do not hear from us within upcoming weeks. We will keep you informed of any updates or changes to the schedule. Thank you for your understanding.
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. 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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