Senior UW Governance Manager

Are you passionate about Underwriting and eager to thrive in an international environment
Join our Corporate Solutions (CorSo) Underwriting Governance Team and play a key role in safeguarding and strengthening our global Underwriting activities. This is your opportunity to contribute to high-impact initiatives at the heart of CorSo's Underwriting Excellence.

About the Team

The UW Governance Team is part of the Global Underwriting Centre (GUWC) within Swiss Re Corporate Solutions. The GUWC is a global team of over 30 professionals located across multiple offices, operating at the core of CorSo's underwriting function and reporting directly to the CorSo Chief Underwriting Officer.

The Underwriting Governance Team is responsible for all overarching UW Governance topics within Corporate Solutions (CorSo). This includes the ownership and oversight of key governance tools, as well as the monitoring of compliance with established underwriting processes and standards. The team plays a vital role in safeguarding underwriting quality and ensuring consistency, where appropriate, across all Lines of Business and regions.

About the Role

In this role, you will serve as the primary point of contact for our business partners on all overarching Underwriting (UW) Governance topics within CorSo. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders across the UW value chain to enhance the integrity and consistency of our UW activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance CorSo-wide Underwriting Standards in close partnership with representatives from the relevant Lines of Business (LoBs)
• Design, implement, and evolve robust UW Governance Frameworks to ensure alignment and consistency across CorSo
• Establish and refine monitoring frameworks and carry out Underwriting governance reviews
• Deliver training sessions on UW Standards, Governance Frameworks, and the use of associated tools and databases
• Serve as subject matter expert for specific UW Governance topics across all LoBs
• Contribute to the improvement of UW processes, promoting efficiency, compliance, and business alignment
• Represent CorSo Underwriting in cross-functional initiatives and projects
• Define and drive enhancements to UW Governance tools and databases
• Collaborate closely with Legal, Compliance, Risk Management, Operations and other teams to share insights, align on governance practices, and exchange relevant data

About You

To succeed in this role, you must meet one of the following experience profiles:

• Option 1: At least 8 years of experience as a Non-Life (Re)Insurance Underwriter for large international corporate clients
• Option 2: At least 3 years of experience as a Non-Life (Re)Insurance Underwriter for large international corporate clients, plus 5 years in other relevant functions (e.g., Risk Management, Compliance, or Legal)

In addition, the ideal candidate:

• Has worked as Insurance or Facultative Reinsurance Property or Casualty UW for large international corporate clients
• Possesses a strong general understanding of our key LoBs: Property, Engineering & Construction, General Liability, Professional Indemnity, Executive Risks, and Credit & Surety
• Brings experience across various (Re)Insurance markets, offering a broad market perspective
• Has experience in Risk Management, Compliance, or Legal-related topics within the (re)insurance context
• Demonstrates strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to understand partner needs, constructively challenge the status quo, and foster collaborative solutions
• Communicates clearly and effectively, even when addressing complex topics
• Has a proven track record of leading or significantly contributing to complex global projects and change initiatives
• Displays a natural affinity for numbers and emerging technologies
• Is proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Thrives in ambiguous and multifaceted environments, showing resilience and adaptability
• Is fluent in English, both written and spoken