Casualty Underwriter

Swiss Re

Casualty Underwriter at Swiss Re responsible for marketing and underwriting profitable insurance business. Collaborates with clients and teams to drive business growth and maintain relationships in the insurance sector.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeSingapore • 🇸🇬 SingaporeMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in underwriting Casualty lines, with a strong focus on business development and relationship management. Proven ability to deliver profitable growth through strategic marketing initiatives and effective collaboration with brokers and clients.

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Underwriting Casualty LinesBusiness DevelopmentBroker Relationship ManagementMarket Dynamics UnderstandingDecision-Making Skills

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Hard Skills

Underwriting Solutions DevelopmentFinancial Objective AchievementPortfolio ManagementData Integrity ManagementCommercial Insurance Knowledge

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTime ManagementTeam CollaborationNegotiation SkillsSelf-Directed Work Ethic

Tools & Technologies

Pricing and Analysis SystemsReporting Frameworks

Certifications & Qualifications

Relevant Degree Level Qualifications

Industry Keywords

Casualty BusinessCorporate Governance RulesSME ExperienceSEA Market ExperienceHK Market ExperienceChina Market Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The role holder markets and underwrites profitable Casualty business, in accordance with the local and divisional strategies and marketing plans
Meets or exceeds financial objectives
Independently and proactively executes business development and marketing initiatives with brokers and corporate clients
Identifies and pursues target accounts and market segments to drive profitable growth
Grows the business in the target segments focusing on medium to large corporate accounts; SME experience as a foundation would also be considered relevant
Proactively manages renewal portfolio and increases share of wallet on existing business and cross sells solutions
Collaborates closely with Finpro, Property and Specialty colleagues to deliver integrated solutions and maximise business opportunities
Undertakes additional responsibilities and projects in support of the team and organisational objectives
Maintains a strong market presence
Accurately reports progress against business plan in accordance with the Swiss Re Corporate Solutions' reporting framework and on an ad-hoc basis as needed
Underwrites and executes profitable Casualty business
Maintains a high level of technical expertise and leverages this knowledge to grow the portfolio profitably
Provides timely, professional and responsive service to brokers and clients
Ensures all underwriting is in line with underwriting authorities and corporate governance rules
Collaborates with teams in development and execution of business strategies
Good team player, while being self directed
Pro-actively implements own strategies and marketing initiatives aligned with regional plans
Develops and strengthens broker and client relationships to maximise business opportunities and long term partnerships
Ensures the integrity and accuracy of data in in the relevant information, pricing and analysis systems
Manages the timely and accurate preparation of documentation
Produces accurate figures for quarterly projections and other portfolio reporting functions
Manages expenses in line with agreed budgets and business expectations

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 5 years experience in underwriting Casualty lines
Strong understanding of market dynamics, competitors and distribution channels
Sound knowledge of other commercial insurance classes and / or of reinsurance products would be an asset
Proven ability to develop and implement underwriting solutions
Demonstrated ability to deliver on growth targets
Strong broker and client relationship management abilities
Commercially minded with a strong business development orientation
Ability to develop and maintain profitable long-term client relationships
Strong negotiation and decision-making skills
A good balance between underwriting, relationship management and business development capabilities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all organizational levels
Well organised with disciplined time management skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team
High level of digital proficiency
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Relevant degree level qualifications or higher will be advantageous
Experience working in SEA, HK and/or China markets would be an asset.

Benefits

Comp & perks

inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking
workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally