L&H Underwriter — Swiss Re
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
Locations: Fort Wayne, IN, US | Windsor, CT, US | Armonk, NY, US | Chicago, IL, US | Kansas City, MO, US | Alpharetta, GA, US
Swiss Re is looking for a sharp, curious, and collaborative L&H underwriter.
If you thrive on complex risk decisions, client partnerships, and continuous learning — this role was built for you.
- Locations: Fort Wayne, IN, US | Windsor, CT, US | Armonk, NY, US | Chicago, IL, US | Kansas City, MO, US | Alpharetta, GA, US
- Swiss Re is looking for a sharp, curious, and collaborative L&H underwriter.
- Key Responsibilities
Main responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities
Application process
- disciplined, evidence-based risk selection across medical, non-medical, financial, product, market, and governance considerations, consistently meeting established service standards and production goals
- Escalate complex or unusual matters appropriately and apply Swiss Re guidelines in a commercially sound way that supports both clients and Swiss Re's portfolio
- Promote Life Guide , Swiss Re's underwriting manual, staying current on updates and helping clients effectively apply its guidance
- Participate in annual client underwriting seminars, webinars, thought leadership discussions , and appropriate social media engagement to strengthen client relationships and industry presence
- Support a culture of continuous learning by regularly attending internal training programs, forums, and meetings
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of core insurance products, industry legislation, taxation, medical and non-medical risk selection principles, underwriting tools, digital resources, AI-enabled capabilities , and system enhancements
- Travel as needed (expected 10% or less ) for internal meetings at Swiss Re offices in the Americas, industry conferences, and client meetings About the Team
- The U.S.
Contacts
- Partner with clients and internal cross-functional teams to provide underwriting expertise for projects, responding to inquiries by phone and email within communicated service standards
Company and context
- Demonstrated time management and organizational skills , with the ability to balance a high-volume workload independently and collaboratively Additional nice to haves:
- Experience working within a reinsurance environment and familiarity with facultative underwriting processes
- Enthusiasm for thought leadership and industry engagement , including participation in seminars, webinars, and professional forums
- Knowledge of industry legislation, taxation, and core insurance product concepts relevant to U.S. Life and Health markets
- Our company operates under a hybrid work model, with the expectation that employees will work from the office three days per week every week .
- However, for an exceptional candidate, the role can be remote.
- Please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship/visa transfers/visa extension or relocation support.
- The estimated base salary range for this position for Armonk, NY is $96,000 to $144,000 and for Fort Wayne, IN;
- Alpharetta, GA, Windsor, CT, Chicago, IL and Kansas City, MO; the range is $88,000 to $132,000.
- The specific salary offered for this, or any given role will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to job location, scope of role, qualifications, complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent, experience, education, and employer budget.
Additional details
- Apply disciplined, evidence-based risk selection across medical, non-medical, financial, product, market, and governance considerations, consistently meeting established service standards and production goals
- Travel as needed (expected 10% or less ) for internal meetings at Swiss Re offices in the Americas, industry conferences, and client meetings
- Whether you're working on a complex case or contributing to a broader initiative, you'll find a team that's invested in each other's success and committed to excellence across the Americas.
- Demonstrated time management and organizational skills , with the ability to balance a high-volume workload independently and collaboratively Additional nice to haves:
- Knowledge of industry legislation, taxation, and core insurance product concepts relevant to U.S. Life and Health markets
- This means that we consider all components of compensation in their totality (such as base pay, short-and long-term incentives, and benefits offered), in setting individual compensation.
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Notes and original content
- Fort Wayne, IN, US |
- Windsor, CT, US |
- Armonk, NY, US |
- Chicago, IL, US |
- Kansas City, MO, US |
- Alpharetta, GA, US
- About the Role
- About the Team
- Demonstrated time management and organizational skills , with the ability to balance a high-volume workload independently and collaboratively
- Additional nice to haves:
Questions about this listing
What salary does Swiss Re offer for this role?
Swiss Re lists CHF 73'500 - 111'500 gross per year for this position in Zürich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Swiss Re offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Swiss Re during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Swiss Re?
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