About the role

Underwriting Associate supporting Engineering & Construction underwriting at Swiss Re. Preparing deal data, documentation, invoices, and client meeting materials for commercial insurance teams.

Responsibilities

Support the Engineering & Construction Underwriting team with timely and accurate business-processing, administrative, technical, and marketing support
Review, update, and maintain account information, data, records, and documentation
Disseminate and explain information, take direction, give instructions, and address customer complaints and queries
Conduct preliminary deal analysis and prepare account data for Underwriter review
Read, organize, and work with detailed source documents from external customers
Assist Underwriters with drafting and preparing contractual documents and invoices
Compose business correspondence as needed
Support Underwriters in organizing and preparing data for client and broker meetings
Coordinate with Underwriting, Products, Accounting, Finance, Claims, Compliance, and Policy Processing teams
Interact with internal and external customers
Actively participate in assigned special projects

Knowledge and understanding of commercial insurance principles and practices are a plus
Entry level will be considered
Excellent computer skills, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Strong attention to detail and ability to perform routine insurance calculations using established formulas and tools
Experience managing underwriting documentation, including quotes, binders, policies, and records
Experience supporting administrative and accounting reconciliation activities
Ability to deliver high-quality service and meet established quality and turnaround standards
Ability to work in globally located team situations with sensitivity toward cultural differences
Demonstrated success working collaboratively in a matrix environment
Ability to establish priorities, plan, coordinate, and monitor a personal work plan across multiple submissions
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills in a multicultural environment
Excellent listening, reading, written, and verbal communication skills
French language skills would be an asset
Strong customer focus and service orientation
Adaptability to changes in tasks and priorities
Post-secondary education or equivalent is a plus

Inclusive and flexible work environment
Equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally
Cross-training/exposure to other lines may be available
Total compensation approach including base pay, short- and long-term incentives, and benefits offered