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Job Description

Job Summary

The Vice President, Underwriter is responsible for leading and managing a significant portfolio of Assumed Retro, London Market D&F, Global, and International reinsurance within the Global Catastrophe portfolio. This role carries broader authority for portfolio performance, market engagement, strategic contribution, and complex underwriting decision-making.

About the Role

• Lead the underwriting and active management of a significant portfolio of reinsurance and retrocessional catastrophe accounts across global markets;
• Take ownership for portfolio profitability, catastrophe loss evaluation, and performance monitoring for assigned business;
• Make complex underwriting decisions within delegated authority and provide guidance on referrals, structure, and pricing strategy;
• Build and deepen senior broker and client relationships to support business development and market positioning;
• Contribute to portfolio strategy, planning, and steering to ensure alignment with business objectives, risk appetite, and underwriting guidelines;
• Monitor, analyze, and communicate market, technical, and portfolio developments to inform underwriting strategy and business decisions;
• Partner with actuarial, cat modeling, claims, and other internal stakeholders to support disciplined underwriting and portfolio optimization;
• Support and, where appropriate, mentor more junior underwriters while contributing to broader team capability and market presence.

Work Expereince and Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Deep knowledge of retrocession, reinsurance, and insurance structures across global catastrophe markets;
• Strong, established relationships with brokers and market participants in the reinsurance sector;
• Advanced expertise in reinsurance pricing techniques, catastrophe models, and portfolio analytics;
• Demonstrated ability to assess complex risk structures and translate market intelligence into underwriting actions.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence decisions across internal and external stakeholders;
• Excellent judgment, accountability, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and complex market environment;
• Highly effective written and verbal communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills;
• Strong organizational discipline and the ability to prioritize, execute, and deliver against competing demands.

Work Experience and Education

• 10+ years of reinsurance industry experience, including significant exposure to catastrophe underwriting, portfolio management, and market-facing responsibilities.
• University degree in a numerate, business, or related discipline preferred.
• Relevant professional designations or advanced underwriting qualifications are considered an asset.

Additional Information

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PartnerRe Hiring Team