Facultative Engineering Underwriting Graduate

Graduate Underwriter Property & Casualty ReinsuranceAs our Graduate, you will develop the crucial underwriting foundation, with the prospect to move into a professional underwriting role in our organization. This programme offers you a kick start to your career, developing technical skills relevant to the Reinsurance industry.We are looking for graduates with strong interpersonal skills, who are eager to learn, broaden their knowledge and expertise, and want to make a difference. You have a Bachelor or Master degree with up to 3 years professional experience – we invite you to apply to our graduates@swissre programme 2025.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.In the second half of the programme, we will work with you to jointly develop your individual perspectives for your career at Swiss Re.About the RoleAs our Graduate and future underwriting professional, you will work right in the heart of our business, interacting daily with diverse teams across the company that assist in the underwriting value chain. We strongly believe in learning by doing, and therefore you will spend most of your time in the business working with amazing and experienced colleagues. You will have a mentor at your side helping you to navigate through professional situations and exciting challenges.You will play a critical role in assessing risks, evaluating insurance applications, and contributing to the profitability of our organization.Your daily activities include:Review insurance applications and accompanying documents to determine eligibility and assess risk factorsAnalyse underwriting data, including technical assessment, wording review, and market trends, to prepare and propose informed decisions on policy acceptance or rejectionCalculate appropriate premiums based on risk assessment and company guidelinesCollaborate with brokers, clients, and other internal stakeholders to gather additional information and clarify policy detailsSupport senior underwriters in complex underwriting tasksActive involvement in a cross-functional project to gain an end-to-end understanding of the underwriting value chain including portfolio steeringBy working directly in the business, you will broaden and deepen your skills and expertise in at least the following areas: Underwriting (Property, Casualty, Specialty), Claims handling, Client management, Portfolio steering, and Data analytics.About the TeamP&C Reinsurance is the biggest Business Unit of Swiss Re and is split into 3 lines of business: Property, Casualty (including Facultative), and Specialty. During the Graduates programme, you will be part of the Global Engineering Team (Specialty) focusing on North America. This team provides insights and maximizes our impact on client needs across the North American territory. You will join a global and diverse team with presence in 14 of our offices around the world where 'team spirit' is not just a tagline, but everyday practice.We are looking for people who want to make a difference!Successfully completed university degree (Bachelor or Master degree), preferably in fields such as Engineering or MathematicsStrong interest in/motivation to work in Property, Casualty, or Specialty ReinsuranceStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and high attention to detailStrong communication skills and high confidence to work with clients, brokers, and senior colleaguesAbility to work independently and as part of a team, with a positive and collaborative attitudeInnovative, showing a high degree of own initiative, takes accountability, and is a fast learnerProficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

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