VP Program Underwriter

Company 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

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Compensation and Benefits

At PartnerRe, we are committed to supporting the professional growth and well-being of our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, paid time off and eligibility for an annual incentive, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your physical and mental health, learning and development goals, and lifestyle needs. These include:

Competitive Benefits

Our benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for our employees and their dependents. We also offer wellness programs to promote a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

Financial Security

Plan for your future with our competitive retirement savings plans, including a 401(k)-retirement plan.  Additionally, we provide life insurance and disability coverage to protect you and your loved ones.

Professional Development

We are committed to supporting your growth and development. Take advantage of our educational assistance programs for Accounting and Actuarial professionals and our comprehensive L&D offerings to expand your skills and achieve your professional goals.

Additional Perks

Enjoy a range of additional perks such as on-site amenities, social events, a robust Referral Program and more.

Compensation:

Salary Range: $170 000 - 225 000.  This position is bonus eligible.

We are seeking a Program Underwriter with casualty insurance underwriting experience, ideally within the E&S market and MGA structures.

This individual will be a critical member of our growing Insurance Programs team and will have the opportunity to build out a portfolio inside a market leading brand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with MGAs providing excellent service, underwriting expertise, and performance feedback.
• Communicate PartnerRe risk appetite, guidelines, procedures, and data requirements with a focus on delivering a profitable portfolio.
• Work closely with actuarial units to monitor the risk and financial performance of individual programs, as well as the overall portfolio.
• Work closely with legal and compliance to ensure adherence to underwriting and procedural guidelines are being followed.
• Actively participate in auditing of our MGA partners to ensure negotiated terms and conditions of MGA agreements are being followed.

Technical Skills / Competencies:

• Deep knowledge of casualty insurance lines (GL, Auto Liability, Workers’ Compensation, Professional Liability) with proven ability to evaluate coverage forms, exclusions, and endorsements.
•   Proficiency with underwriting and program administration systems (policy issuance platforms, bordereaux/data management tools, and MGA reporting systems) to ensure accurate tracking of premium, claims, and compliance metrics.
• Strong analytical capability using actuarial and financial tools (loss ratio analysis, pricing methodologies, and reserving concepts) to assess program performance and support portfolio profitability.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal skills; able to engage clients, brokers and colleagues to gain their trust as partner and collaborator.
• An analytical/inquisative mindset with strong technical skills, able to make quantitative and qualitative assessments of risk.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and willingness to operate as part of a close knit team.
• A willingness to share one’s point of view and take ownership.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Strong work ethic and unquestionable professional integrity.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant program, insurance, or reinsurance experience — preferably in casualty E&S underwriting. MGA experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of the E&S market, primary insurance coverage and forms, MGA structures, and program administration (systems, policy issuance, claims handling).
• Solid understanding of actuarial and accounting concepts.

Education:

• A college or university degree is required.  

Professional Qualifications or Designations:

• CPCU and/or other industry designations (ARe, RPLU, AINS, ARM) are preferred.

Additional Information

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Thank you,

PartnerRe Hiring Team