Senior Property Treaty Underwriter (Hybrid)

About the role

Swiss Re is recruiting a Senior Property Treaty Underwriter for its UKI & London Market property reinsurance business, based in Zurich with a hybrid arrangement (at least three days in the office per week). The role sits at the heart of the business, evaluating risk, driving underwriting decisions and acting as a trusted face for clients and brokers.

Key responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal Property treaty business within the UKI & London Market portfolio, in line with company guidelines and appetite
• Review reinsurance submissions and documentation to determine eligibility, assess risk factors and evaluate portfolio fit
• Analyse underwriting data using Swiss Re's proprietary tools, including loss history, exposure data, financial statements and market trends, to make informed bind or decline decisions
• Calculate and negotiate premiums, balancing competitiveness with portfolio sustainability
• Build and manage relationships with clients and brokers
• Work with Client Management, Claims & Reserving, Solutions and Transactions teams
• Contribute to portfolio steering and appetite refinement

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in Property Reinsurance, with a track record of underwriting treaty business
• Deep understanding of the UK and Ireland Property insurance and reinsurance markets, including market dynamics, key players and regulatory context
• Proven ability to build relationships with brokers and clients
• Nice to have: primary property underwriting experience, familiarity with Lloyd's syndicate structures, portfolio steering and appetite management experience, a university degree in a relevant discipline

Required skills

• Proficiency in (re)insurance contract wordings, including interpretation, negotiation and application
• Strong analytical capability, using loss history, exposure data and financial statements to drive decisions

What we offer

• Annual base salary in Switzerland of 136,000 to 204,000 CHF for a full-time role, depending on profile and role scope
• Performance-based variable compensation
• Global and location-specific benefits (eligibility varies)