About the role
We are seeking a strategic, experienced, and forward-thinking Learning & Development (L&D) Lead for Swiss Re Corporate Solutions (CorSo) Underwriting to lead the design, delivery, and execution of underwriting training programs across Lines of Businesses globally. This role ensures our underwriting talent remains at the forefront of industry knowledge, regulatory expectations, and innovation trends.
You will work in close partnership with underwriting leadership, subject matter experts, the Swiss Re Group Academy, and HR to embed a culture of continuous learning and performance excellence. In addition, you will co-lead Strategic Workforce Planning in collaboration with HR to align talent capabilities with future business needs.
This position provides a unique opportunity to shape the future of underwriting talent in a truly global, purpose-driven organization. Operating at the intersection of strategy and execution, you ll engage with executive-level stakeholders and influence initiatives that have lasting business impact. Youll thrive in an inclusive culture that values collaboration, lifelong learning, and personal growth.
About the Team
This role reports to the Head of Underwriting Governance and Learning & Development within the Global Underwriting Centre (GUWC) at Swiss Re CorSo. The GUWC comprises over 30 professionals based in multiple locations worldwide, all working at the heart of CorSo s underwriting function and reporting directly to the Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) of CorSo.
Key Responsibilities:
L&D Strategy & Program Design
Develop and implement a global CorSo underwriting learning strategy aligned with business priorities.
Design and maintain an effective underwriting onboarding process to accelerate readiness and long-term development of new underwriters.
Curate advanced, role-specific learning journeys across lines of business and experience levels.
Create frameworks to facilitate knowledge transfer from senior to junior underwriters.
Integrate underwriting learning into wider talent and capability strategies.
Champion a learning culture in collaboration with underwriting leadership and the Swiss Re Group Academy.
Learning Delivery & Facilitation
Oversee the execution of training programs in a range of formats (e.g., in-person workshops, virtual learning, eLearning, simulations, peer learning).
Partner with internal experts and the Group Academy to ensure quality, consistency, and impact.
Facilitate and moderate training sessions across CorSo and broader Swiss Re underwriting groups.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Serve as a trusted advisor to underwriting leaders on learning priorities and capability building.
Identify training gaps and evolving learning needs across the business.
Collaborate with HR to embed learning into performance and development planning.
Align with the Swiss Re Group Academy and other business units to ensure strategic coherence.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and governance requirements in all learning initiatives.
Measurement & Impact
Define KPIs to measure learning effectiveness, behavioral change, and business value.
Analyze feedback and data to continuously refine and enhance learning programs.
Innovation & Thought Leadership
Stay informed on underwriting trends, emerging risks (e.g., climate, cyber), and digital tools to enrich learning content.
Introduce innovative methods such as gamification, microlearning, and social learning to improve engagement and retention.
About you
8+ years of experience in underwriting and/or L&D, including 3+ years in a senior L&D role.
Proven ability to design, lead, and evaluate impactful, enterprise-wide learning initiatives.
Deep passion for learning, talent development, and elevating underwriting expertise.
Strong global mindset with the ability to work effectively across geographies and cultures.
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing capabilities
Proficient with modern L&D platforms, technologies, and instructional methods.
Skilled at diagnosing organizational learning needs and translating them into strategic solutions.
High degree of autonomy, with strong planning, coordination, and execution skills.
Effective communicator with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and simply.
A constructive partner who challenges norms and co-creates solutions.
Resilient and adaptable when navigating ambiguity and competing priorities.
Experienced in leading diverse workstreams and managing complex projects.
Fluent in spoken and written English, with a focus on high-quality delivery and measurable re sults.
About Swiss Re
Swiss Re is one of the world s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.
If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.
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