HR902: Senior Underwriter, Re/Insurance | Bermuda

Our client is one of the largest reinsurer in the world. Through its global locations worldwide, it transacts all lines of property & casualty and life & health reinsurance.

We are currently seeking applicants for their Senior Underwriter position.

Main responsibilities:

• Manage an international portfolio of catastrophe risks which includes internal and external communication with cedants, brokers, and internal experts around the globe
• Participate in the underwriting strategy and processes, including evaluation of submissions, analyzing and interpreting exposures, determining coverage and planning and controlling client activity in global reinsurance markets with a focus on US and/or Europe
• Calculate appropriate risk premium, exercise discretion and independent judgement in the analysis and evaluation of risk assessments
• Negotiate within the limits of delegated authority and in accordance with internal guidelines, underwriting procedures and controls to achieve profit objectives
• Support the business planning and forecasting process
• Promote the company's expertise by participating in industry conferences and events Proactively engage with stakeholders within the Group and build and deepen relationships with broker and clients with the objective to identify new business opportunities
• Work collaboratively in a team environment assisting and potentially mentoring junior members of the team and the management team

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, law or a related field
• A minimum of ten (10) years of underwriting experience in the insurance or reinsurance industry with dedicated experience on the property catastrophe segment
• Professional designation such as CPCU or ACII
• Detailed understanding in the use of catastrophe models predominantly AIR
• Strong negotiation and communication skills along with a strong work ethics and attention to detail
• Ability to establish, maintain and expand business relationships at all levels
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and have the willingness to work additional hours as needed to meet business objectives

• To apply, attach your résumé or include a link to your LinkedIn profile
• If you don't provide one of the above, we can't progress your application

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Our clients are equal opportunity employers and value diversity. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you believe you deserve an exceptional career, we’ll help make it happen.

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