HEAD OF NORTH AMERICA – UNDERWRITING – BERMUDA – 10% TAX – HR901

About this opportunity

Our client is a leading global reinsurer with a broad international footprint and a strong presence across Property and Casualty as well as Life and Health reinsurance. They are currently seeking applicants for the role of Head of North America, Underwriting, reporting to the Chief Underwriting Officer. This position plays a key role in supporting strategic financial objectives through the underwriting of property and casualty business. The role is responsible for overseeing a diverse and complex portfolio of treaty reinsurance across the United States and Canada, in addition to providing leadership to a team of underwriters. The successful candidate may also be required to undertake additional related duties from time to time.

Main responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the members of North American Team (excluding Mexico) and ensure key deliverables are met
• Manage all underwriting related aspects of the assigned portfolio, which includes internal and external communication with cedants, brokers, colleagues in Bermuda and related companies for the North American market
• 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 various markets
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis of the business underwritten in collaboration with the Modelling Team
• Support the business planning and forecasting process by monitoring premium developments, claims and general industry trends
• Assist in projects related to the improvement of the Company’s portfolio management strategies
• Proactively engage with all stakeholders within the Group and build relationships with broker and clients to deepen existing relationships and seek out new business opportunities
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of underwriting data in underwriting systems as well as adhere to internal guidelines, underwriting procedures and controls
• Participate in Underwriting and Claims audits as needed
• Work collaboratively in a team environment assisting in developing a positive company culture

What you’ll need

• A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in the re/insurance industry with at least five (5) years in underwriting focusing on the property catastrophe segment
• Profound knowledge about the US insurance and reinsurance market
• Minimum of three (3) years management experience leading a team
• Professional designation such as Actuarial degree, CPCU or ACII
• Detailed understanding of the use of catastrophe models such as Verisk and /or RMS
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
• Ability to establish, maintain and expand business relationships at all levels
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite of applications with the ability to learn new data-management tools
• Ability to manage multiple projects and to produce quality deliverables on time with tight deadlines
• Strong work ethic with great attention to detail, hardworking, willing to put in extra hours as needed
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and across the Group

How to apply

• To apply, attach your résumé or include a link to your LinkedIn profile
• If you don't provide one of the above, we can't progress your application

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