About the role

Underwriting Associate supporting Swiss Re’s commercial property insurance underwriting operations. Preparing deal data, records, contracts, and client-meeting materials for Underwriters.

Responsibilities

Support the Property Underwriting team with 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 customer information
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
Participate in special projects and potentially cross-train in other lines

Knowledge and understanding of commercial insurance principles and practices are a plus
Entry level will be considered
Excellent computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel and Outlook
Knowledge of arithmetic and algebra
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures, including handling files and records
Knowledge of general economic and accounting principles
Knowledge of customer service principles and processes
Ability to meet established time and quality standards
Ability to work in globally located team situations and demonstrate sensitivity toward cultural differences
Demonstrated success working collaboratively in a matrix environment
Ability to establish priorities and plan, coordinate, and monitor a personal work plan
Ability to maintain status and oversight of multiple submissions
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain effective working relations 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
Associate degree or equivalent is a plus

Inclusive and flexible work environment
Professional development opportunities
Total compensation approach including base pay, short- and long-term incentives, and benefits
Equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally
Support for experienced professionals returning to the workforce after a career break