Underwriter Credit & Surety | Singapore, SG

We are seeking a highly motivated and result-oriented Underwriter to join our Credit & Surety Underwriting APAC team in Singapore.

Growing economic profit from Credit & Surety clients in your dedicated geographical area of responsibility will fall under your remit.

If you are that ambitious individual who embraces new challenges and encouraging opportunities and feels at ease in a multifaceted and international environment in which success is dependent on a true and open team approach, then you might be our new colleague!

About the Role

You will be responsible for accurately assessing and costing Credit & Surety reinsurance products and providing high-quality Underwriting analyses and decisions, consistent with Swiss Re's risk appetite and guidelines. You will provide clients with reinsurance solutions that meet their marketing objectives, regulatory constraints, and profitability targets.

Main activities of this role:

• Analyze and assess treaty and facultative business regarding risks, exposure, and profitability and conduct adequate costing.
• Provide sound underwriting recommendations and decisions and ensure business is underwritten in compliance with Swiss Re's guidelines and policies.
• Negotiate reinsurance terms and conditions directly with clients or in collaboration with Client Underwriters.
• Regularly interact with insurance clients, brokers, and professional service providers in credit ecosystems to gather relevant information on market trends and opportunities as well as ensure diligent underwriting and claims management.
• Ensure efficient coordination with internal stakeholders in Client Underwriting, Business Services, Credit Risk Management, Contracts, Business Management, and Finance.

About the Team

Credit & Surety Reinsurance Underwriting covers clients in Credit, Surety, and Political Risk Insurance worldwide. Being part of the Global Specialty unit, the team is located in several premises across America, Europe, and Asia.

About You

• You are a great teammate with a 'can do' attitude and strong interpersonal skills who naturally brings individuals together as needed, across countries and functions.
• Professional education (university degree in business administration, economics, or law).
• Ideally, two years of successful track record in a Credit & Surety underwriting-related position.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
• Proficient level of the English language; any other Asian language is an advantage.

We are looking forward to your application!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

About Swiss Re

Swiss Re is one of the world's leading providers of reinsurance, insurance, and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace 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.