Job Description

Job Description

PartnerRe is a leading, privately owned, multi-line global reinsurer with a reputation of financial stability and strength, and a commitment to rebuilding businesses and communities after risk events around the world.

Our mission is to continue to be a financially stable and predictable business partner, supporting our clients with solutions tailored to their needs, delivering superior returns to our owner, providing rewarding opportunities for our people and making a positive contribution to society. To achieve this, we live by our values of Integrity, Performance, Collaboration, Straightforward Communication and Respect and Care.

Core to The PartnerRe Experience is our global nature. No matter where you sit in the company, you are part of something bigger. Our teams represent our truly international mindset, forging connections across office locations and all levels of the organization and building a network of mutual success. The result is a day-to-day experience that will allow you to:

Shape your own career

Grow in a supportive environment

Connect with a community of experts

Make an impact

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We are always looking for bright, proactive individuals to join our team!

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About this job:

This role involves setting strategy, overseeing underwriting, and driving business development to ensure the company's profitability and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and Execute Business Strategy: Create and implement the strategic vision for the casualty reinsurance portfolio, aligning it with the company’s overall risk appetite and financial goals.
• Manage Underwriting Operations: Mentor a team of underwriters, overseeing the evaluation, pricing, and structuring of complex reinsurance contracts to ensure profitability.
• Cultivate Client and Broker Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and reinsurance brokers to drive new business opportunities and retain existing accounts.
• Monitor Market Trends and Risk: Stay informed about market conditions, emerging risks, and regulatory changes to make proactive decisions and maintain a competitive edge.
• Oversee Financial Performance: Manage the profit and loss (P&L) of the casualty portfolio, reporting on key financial metrics to senior leadership and the board.

Technical Skills/Competencies:

• Deep Underwriting Expertise: Extensive knowledge of various casualty lines, including general liability, professional liability, and workers' compensation.
• Actuarial and Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of actuarial principles, financial modeling, and data analytics to assess risk and structure profitable deals.
• Contract Negotiation: Proven ability to negotiate complex reinsurance treaty terms and conditions.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with relevant insurance and reinsurance regulations.
• Portfolio Management: Experience in managing and optimizing a large, diverse book of business to meet profitability targets.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking: The ability to see the big picture and develop long-term plans that align with business objectives.
• Strong Leadership: Exceptional leadership and team-building skills to motivate and guide a high-performing team.
• Excellent Communication: The ability to articulate complex ideas clearly to various stakeholders, from team members to clients and executives.
• Decisive: The capacity to make timely, sound decisions under pressure.
• Client-Focused: A commitment to building and nurturing relationships to drive business growth.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of 10-15 years of experience in reinsurance or insurance is required, with a significant portion of that time focused on casualty underwriting and management. Experience in a leadership role, such as a Vice President or senior underwriter, is essential. Experience managing a full P&L and leading a team is also necessary.

PartnerRe provides a working environment in which diversity is valued, where all employees feel welcome, respected, and empowered to perform at their best. We invite you to learn more about D&I at PartnerRe.

Thank you,

PartnerRe Hiring Team

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