Senior Underwriter - International & Asia Pacific

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage all underwriting related aspects of the assigned portfolio which includes all internal and external communication with cedants, brokers, colleagues in Bermuda, related companies, subsidiaries and branches around the globe.
• Participate in the underwriting strategy and processes, including evaluation of submissions, analyzing and interpreting exposures, determining coverage and planning and controlling client activity in the international reinsurance (non-US) with a focus on Asia Pacific.
• Calculate appropriate risk premium, exercise discretion and independent judgment in the analysis and evaluation of risk assessments.
• Negotiate within the limits of delegated authority and in accordance with internal guidelines, underwriting procedures and controls to achieve profile objectives.
• Support the business planning and forecasting process.
• Proactively engage with all stakeholders within the Group and build relationships with broker and clients with the objective of identifying new and growing existing business opportunities.
• Working collaboratively with in a team environment.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, international management, mathematics or a related field.  
• Professional designation such as an Actuarial degree, CPCU or ACII.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of underwriting experience in the reinsurance or insurance industry with dedicated experience on the property catastrophe segment.
• Working knowledge of the Asia Pacific markets and other international catastrophe markets.
• Proven experience leading projects and complex accounts.
• Detailed understanding in the use of catastrophe models predominantly VeRisk.
• Proficiency, written and verbal, in English. Other languages are considered an asset.
• Ability to establish, maintain and expand business relationships at all levels.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills along with a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and have the willingness to work additional hours as needed to meet business objectives.