Underwriter, Latin America
Apply NowCompany: MS Reinsurance
Location: Miami, FL 33186
Description:
About MS Reinsurance
MS Reinsurance is a global reinsurer domiciled in Switzerland. With underwriting offices in Zurich, Bermuda, Miami and New York, MS Reinsurance provides best-in-class reinsurance products and services to clients around the world. As part of the world-leading insurance group MS&AD, MS Reinsurance is a trusted, long-term partner, helping clients turn risks into opportunities through deep technical expertise and bespoke reinsurance solutions.
About the role
The primary purpose of the role is to underwrite a portfolio of business in accordance with the business plan and the guidelines as determined by the MS Amlin AG Board of Directors. The portfolio will consist of Property, Casualty, Specialties, Life & Health Reinsurance business including both proportional and non-proportional.
Your responsibilities
Your profile
What we offer
We offer a modern workplace, an entrepreneurial culture with room for innovation and a hybrid work model. Collaboration, Empowerment and Responsibilities are key values we live on a day-to-day basis. You will be part of a hands-on culture where you really can make an impact. We place mutual trust at the forefront of our collaboration and path to growth.
Application
Please apply directly via our Careers Page
Location: Miami
Note that we will only consider applicants eligible to work in the USA
MS Reinsurance is the market-facing brand of the risk carrying legal entity MS Amlin AG, a global reinsurer domiciled in Switzerland and operating in Bermuda as MS Amlin AG, Bermuda Branch, in the United States through MS Amlin Reinsurance Managers, Inc, and in Labuan, Malaysia as MS Amlin Labuan Limited.
MS Reinsurance is a global reinsurer domiciled in Switzerland. With underwriting offices in Zurich, Bermuda, Miami and New York, MS Reinsurance provides best-in-class reinsurance products and services to clients around the world. As part of the world-leading insurance group MS&AD, MS Reinsurance is a trusted, long-term partner, helping clients turn risks into opportunities through deep technical expertise and bespoke reinsurance solutions.
About the role
The primary purpose of the role is to underwrite a portfolio of business in accordance with the business plan and the guidelines as determined by the MS Amlin AG Board of Directors. The portfolio will consist of Property, Casualty, Specialties, Life & Health Reinsurance business including both proportional and non-proportional.
Your responsibilities
- Quote, underwrite, service and process business as per the MS Amlin Underwriting policies and guidelines.
- Responsible for the provision of real time aggregate accumulations.
- Analyse the current market and target potential new clients, brokers and products, whilst maintaining and building relationships with existing clients and brokers.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all MS Amlin reinsurance underwriting models and propose and agree improvements in collaboration with MS Amlin Pricing Actuary.
- Peer Review a broad cross section of risks, quotes and endorsements within an assigned portfolio regionally.
- Assist in analysing quarterly figures and producing projections to identify reserving levels required.
- Assist in the production of Board papers on a quarterly basis for the LatAm Unit.
- Attend Management and Reserving meetings.
- Assist with management, development and strengthening of all members of the LatAm Team in collaboration with the Lead Underwriters.
Your profile
- University Degree in insurance, business or related field preferred.
- Ideally 5 or more years underwriting experience.
- Possession of an industry related certification is required preferably CPCU or ACII.
- Experience as Reinsurance Underwriter in both proportional and non-proportional business.
- Existing good working relationships with both clients and brokers; strong relationships with Global brokers are critical.
- Detailed and extensive working knowledge across Property, Casualty, Specialties, Life & Health lines of business.
- Must have hands on portfolio control experience including the design and implementation of technical rating and aggregation systems as well as full RDS experience.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills coupled with strong negotiation skills. Working knowledge of at least one foreign language is beneficial.
- Proficient with the Microsoft Suite of applications with advanced skills in Excel.
- Must be willing to travel and work extended hours where appropriate.
What we offer
We offer a modern workplace, an entrepreneurial culture with room for innovation and a hybrid work model. Collaboration, Empowerment and Responsibilities are key values we live on a day-to-day basis. You will be part of a hands-on culture where you really can make an impact. We place mutual trust at the forefront of our collaboration and path to growth.
Application
Please apply directly via our Careers Page
Location: Miami
Note that we will only consider applicants eligible to work in the USA
MS Reinsurance is the market-facing brand of the risk carrying legal entity MS Amlin AG, a global reinsurer domiciled in Switzerland and operating in Bermuda as MS Amlin AG, Bermuda Branch, in the United States through MS Amlin Reinsurance Managers, Inc, and in Labuan, Malaysia as MS Amlin Labuan Limited.