Underwriter Crisis Management - CorSo

Location:  NYC, NY --- Chicago, IL --- Windsor, CT

Are you a driven insurance professional with a passion for complex risk and a talent for building relationships? Do you thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments where your ideas and expertise genuinely shape strategy? If so, this could be the role for you.

Corporate Solutions Crisis Management is one of the fastest-growing units in North America, and we're looking for a motivated Underwriter to help us grow, innovate, and lead in this exciting space.

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing, expanding team at the forefront of Crisis Management insurance. Reporting directly to the Deputy Head, you'll play a central role in driving new business, managing a diverse portfolio, and contributing to the strategic direction of the unit. From underwriting complex risks to nurturing key broker relationships, your work will have a direct and meaningful impact on the team's growth and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and generate new business opportunities across small, middle market, and large/complex risk segments
• Underwrite renewal and new risks, applying rigorous analysis and sound judgment to each submission
• Deliver thorough pricing analysis grounded in comprehensive review of loss scenarios and risk profiles
• Provide key input into risk appetite and share valuable market intelligence to inform strategic decisions
• Develop, nurture, and grow relationships with key producers, brokers, and clients to build a robust and sustainable book of business
• Service the existing book of business in a timely and professional manner, ensuring a high standard of client experience
• Collaborate cross-functionally with claims, legal, and product teams to manage open claims, losses, and manuscript wording recommendations
• Manage complex accounts and deliver innovative, tailored insurance solutions to both existing and prospective clients
• Inherit and grow an existing renewal portfolio while simultaneously building a new pipeline of opportunities
• Contribute to division-wide strategy discussions, helping to shape growth and profitability direction for the unit

About the Team

Corporate Solutions Crisis Management is the fastest-growing unit in North America — and we're just getting started. Our team is energized, collaborative, and deeply committed to innovation, constantly working to develop and launch new products that meet the evolving needs of our clients. We operate in a dynamic environment where fresh thinking is welcomed, initiative is rewarded, and every team member plays a meaningful role in shaping our future. Whether you're managing an existing portfolio or breaking into new markets, you'll be surrounded by people who are as passionate about this space as you are.

About You

You're a self-starter who brings both analytical rigor and strong interpersonal skills to everything you do. You're comfortable managing multiple priorities, building trust with internal and external stakeholders, and contributing to a culture of accountability and collaboration. You bring curiosity, resilience, and a genuine enthusiasm for the insurance industry — and you're ready to make your mark in a growing, high-impact team.

We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:

• 2 to 3 years of underwriting experience (or equivalent), with a solid understanding of loss and combined ratios
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex risks and develop sound pricing recommendations
• Underwriting Assistant experience with booking systems, file maintenance and policy issuance is desired
• Proven ability to drive the deal process with brokers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to present ideas clearly and persuasively to a range of audiences
• University degree (undergraduate or postgraduate) or equivalent professional qualification

These are additional nice to haves:

• Experience in product contamination and/or product recall insurance lines
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with brokers, clients, and internal stakeholders across all levels
• Experience contributing to portfolio strategy, including market feedback, risk appetite discussions, and growth planning
• Comfort with occasional domestic travel to meet brokers and clients
• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset with the ability to inspire and challenge peers in a constructive and inclusive way
• Stress resilience and the ability to work independently, managing competing priorities without losing attention to detail

The work location for this role will either be in our New York, NY office, our Chicago office, or our Windsor, CT office. Our company uses a hybrid work model requiring at least three days in the office each week, with the option to work onsite full-time if preferred.  This position is not eligible for full-time telework, relocation assistance or visa sponsorship.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $108,000 to $162,000. The specific salary offered for this, or any given role will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to job location, scope of role, qualifications, complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent, experience, education, and employer budget. At Swiss Re, we take a "total compensation approach" when making compensation decisions. This means that we consider all components of compensation in their totality (such as base pay, short-and long-term incentives, and benefits offered), in setting individual compensation.

About Swiss Re Corporate Solutions 

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer. We anticipate and manage risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime.

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is the commercial insurance arm of the Swiss Re Group. We offer innovative insurance solutions to large and midsized multinational corporations from our approximately 50 locations worldwide. We help clients mitigate their risk exposure, whilst our industry-leading claims service provides them with additional peace of mind.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions embraces a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

Swiss Re is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice to recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientations, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Decisions on employment are solely based on an individual's qualifications for the position being filled.

During the recruitment process, reasonable accommodations for disabilities are available upon request. If contacted for an interview, please inform the Recruiter/HR Professional of the accommodation needed.
 

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Keywords: Chicago, NYC, NJ, CT, Windsor, Hartford
Reference Code: 138802 

Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City
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