The VP, Senior Underwriter leads the underwriting of reinsurance solutions, enhances best practices, and manages relationships with clients and brokers in casualty and cyber markets.
RenaissanceRe is a leading writer of Property & Casualty Reinsurance. For over 25 years, we have helped customers and communities recover and build resilience through our industry-leading ability to understand risk, source efficient capital and rapidly pay claims.Our global team shares a passion for solving our customers’ biggest problems through a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture that empowers employees and rewards creative thinking.
Our people are our most valuable resource and core to our success. This is a fast-paced business environment, demanding a strong work ethic and a results-oriented approach. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, a comprehensive talent development program, and a reward system in which employees share in the success of the company. We are an engaged member of the communities in which we live and work and have a locally-led giving philosophy with generous employee matching program, global and local community grants and employee volunteerism.We seek diversity, create equity, and practice inclusion. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, disability, military status or other legally protected categories.
The VP Underwriting plays a key role in the production, marketing, and underwriting of reinsurance solutions across Casualty and Specialty lines. This individual is expected to lead by example, earning credibility both internally and externally, and may also serve as a mentor or manager to risk analysts. The portfolio includes a diverse range of lines such as Cyber, Excess Casualty, Casualty Clash, Non-Traditional Transactional Liability and Litigation Risk, D&O, Professional Liability. The role also encompasses cross-class multiline transactions, including whole account quota shares and other structured solutions, some of which may involve significant property and credit components in addition to casualty and specialty exposures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Underwrite a broad and diverse portfolio that complements the company’s global underwriting strategy
- Lead the execution of complex casualty, specialty, and multiline reinsurance transactions
- Work with the local team to enhance and implement best practices in casualty and cyber underwriting
- Work with the local team leader to align underwriting strategies with group stakeholders, including Portfolio Heads, Client Team Leaders, CUOs, Risk Team, and the Board of Directors. Responsibilities include setting risk tolerances, develop business plans, and preparing and delivering presentations for strategic meetings.
- Support the local team leader and Global Head of Ceded in structuring and executing outwards reinsurance purchases. This includes managing relationships with external partners and maintaining a deep understanding of the groups’ Casualty and Specialty portfolios.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree required; actuarial qualification preferred
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in the (re)insurance industry
- Strong relationship with senior clients and brokers in the casualty and/or cyber (re)insurance markets
- In-depth knowledge of casualty and/or cyber portfolio management and risk assessment practices
- Proven ability to design, build, and work with complex risk models and systems
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences
- Solid understanding of reinsurance structures and risk transfer mechanisms
- Willingness and ability to travel as required
We are an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, disability, military status or other legally protected categories.
Our people are our most valuable resource and core to our success. This is a fast-paced business environment, demanding a strong work ethic and a results-oriented approach. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, a comprehensive talent development program, and a reward system in which employees share in the success of the company. We are an engaged member of the communities in which we live and work and have a locally-led giving philosophy with generous employee matching program, global and local community grants and employee volunteerism.We seek diversity, create equity, and practice inclusion. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, disability, military status or other legally protected categories.
Top Skills
Casualty And Specialty Reinsurance
Risk Assessment Practices
Risk Models
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