PartnerRe Ltd.

VP, Program Underwriter

PartnerRe Ltd.$130K — $180K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of program, insurance, or reinsurance experience, ideally in casualty E&S underwriting.
  • Strong knowledge of the E&S market, primary insurance coverage/forms, and MGA structures.
  • Proficiency with underwriting and program administration systems for premium and claims tracking.
  • Deep understanding of casualty insurance lines and risk evaluation.
  • CPCU and/or other industry designations (ARe, RPLU, AINS, ARM) preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain relationships with MGAs, providing service and performance feedback.
  • Communicate risk appetite, guidelines, and data requirements to ensure profitability.
  • Collaborate with actuarial teams to monitor risk and financial performance of programs.
  • Ensure compliance with underwriting and procedural guidelines through close collaboration with legal.
  • Participate in auditing MGA partners to verify adherence to agreements.

Benefits

  • Supportive work environment that promotes career growth.
  • Opportunities to connect with a diverse community of experts.
  • International collaboration across office locations.
  • A commitment to integrity, performance, and mutual success.
Full Job Description
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. BehavioralCompetencies: • 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 #LI-Hybrid:

About PartnerRe Ltd.

PartnerRe Ltd. is a leading global reinsurer that was founded in 1993. The company provides multi-line reinsurance to insurance companies on a worldwide basis. PartnerRe Ltd. operates through three segments: Property and Casualty, Specialty, and Life and Health. The company is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.
Learn more about PartnerRe Ltd.
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$1 million
Founded
1993
5 Year Trend
-2%
Revenue
$5 billion
NASDAQ

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