Swiss Re - Schweizerische Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft

Swiss Re is seeking an experienced Life & Health Underwriting Portfolio Lead for the UK & Ireland, based in London. You will shape underwriting philosophy, guide colleagues and clients, and work with global teams to drive portfolio performance in a collaborative, hybrid environment. You will build strong client partnerships, provide technical leadership, and advocate innovative underwriting approaches, including AI, to address emerging risks and opportunities.

Are you driven by the vital role and impact that underwriting brings to Life and Health insurance? In this role, you'll have the opportunity to shape Swiss Re's UK & Ireland underwriting philosophy and approach, work with some of the market's leading insurers, and help clients navigate how underwriting is changing. If you bring strong Life & Health underwriting expertise, enjoy building trusted client partnerships, and want to be part of a collaborative team, this could be an exciting next step in your career. About the Role We are looking for an experienced Life & Health underwriter to join us as Life & Health Underwriting Portfolio Lead for the UK & Ireland. Reporting to the Head of Underwriting and Claims, UK&I, you will help shape and apply our underwriting philosophy and risk appetite, support strong portfolio management, and provide clear technical guidance to colleagues and clients. You will be a senior voice within the UK & Ireland Underwriting and Claims team, working closely with colleagues from various disciplines both globally and in the UK & Ireland. Key Responsibilities Shape and deliver the UK & Ireland Life & Health underwriting philosophy, including how it is reflected in client support, underwriting guidance and Life Guide - the globally ranked number one underwriting manual in the annual NMG survey Act as a senior technical underwriting expert, providing clear guidance, advice and constructive challenge to colleagues and clients Build trusted, long-term relationships with clients by understanding their challenges and helping them apply underwriting solutions that work in practice Collaborate closely with Underwriting and Claims Portfolio & Proposition Teams, Medical Officers, Pricing, Client Markets and Global teams to support the UK & Ireland market strategy Set underwriting risk appetite and strategy, using sound judgement to shape its direction and ensure alignment with business and client needs Use portfolio insight, claims experience and broader knowledge to inform underwriting decisions and identify opportunities to improve outcomes Represent Swiss Re at client and industry events, sharing underwriting expertise and perspective on emerging issues Guide clients in adopting innovative underwriting solutions, including AI, and support them in building robust risk control frameworks to address emerging challenges About the Team The Life & Health Claims and Underwriting Team is a forward-thinking group that leverages deep experience to maintain a dual focus on strong portfolio outcomes and a future-fit service proposition. The team is dedicated to managing the L&H portfolio and delivering high-quality technical assessments, while harnessing portfolio insights, technology and market trends to design services and solutions that align with clients' strategic goals. We are a collaborative, innovative team committed to making a meaningful difference for our clients and the people they serve. About You We are looking for a technically strong and people-oriented underwriting professional who combines deep Life & Health expertise with a genuine passion for client partnership and collaborative working. You are curious, proactive and excited about the future of underwriting - including how data, technology and AI are reshaping the landscape. We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements: Proven Life & Health underwriting expertise, with a strong technical foundation and a solid understanding of what drives portfolio performance and profitability Demonstrated ability to build and maintain trusted client relationships, understanding client challenges and translating underwriting expertise into practical, workable solutions Experience setting or contributing to underwriting risk appetite and strategy, with the confidence to apply sound judgement in complex or ambiguous situations Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical topics clearly and practically to both specialist and non-specialist audiences These are additional nice to haves: Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams - including pricing, medical, claims and client-facing functions - with the ability to listen to different perspectives and give and receive constructive challenge Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging underwriting approaches, including data analytics, AI and digital tools, and how these can improve underwriting decisions and processes while maintaining sound risk management A track record of representing an organisation externally at industry events or in client forums, contributing to thought leadership on underwriting practices and emerging risks For London, the base salary range for this grade position is between GBP 84,000 and GBP 126,000 for a full-time role. The specific salary offered considers: the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role the applicant's own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills and experience In addition to your base salary, Swiss Re offers an attractive performance-based variable compensation component, designed to recognise your achievements. Furthermore, you will enjoy a variety of global and location specific benefits. Eligibility may vary depending on the terms of Swiss Re policies and your employment contract. 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 15,000 employees across the world. Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability. 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. We may use AI-powered tools to support the review and evaluation of applications for this position. These tools provide additional insights to our recruitment teams, but all hiring decisions are carefully reviewed and made by people. To learn more about how we use AI in recruitment and how we handle your personal data, please review our Data Privacy Statement before applying. Start your career journey with Swiss Re.

Are you a seasoned surety leader ready to shape the future of a high-performing business in one of the world's most dynamic insurance markets? This is your opportunity to combine strategic vision, underwriting excellence, and inspiring people leadership in a role that truly makes an impact. As Head Surety UK & Ireland at Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, you will drive the growth and performance of our UK & Ireland surety portfolio - building relationships, leading talent, and delivering results that matter. About the Role As Head Surety UK & Ireland, you will be at the forefront of Swiss Re Corporate Solutions' surety business, combining strategic vision with hands on leadership to maximize underwriting performance. Working in close collaboration with the Regional Surety Head, you will set the local portfolio strategy, lead key client and broker relationships, and inspire a talented team to excel. You are responsible for developing top and bottom line results and ensure adherence to business plans, C&S underwriting standards, risk appetite and best practices. This is a high impact, highly visible role that sits at the intersection of underwriting excellence, business development, and people leadership. Key Responsibilities Lead a dedicated team of underwriters focused on originating new business relationships, products, and transaction opportunities across the UK & Ireland and international markets. Drive talent development by contributing to recruiting, onboarding, and facilitating regional underwriting training and technical growth programmes. Business Development and Strategy. Deliver country targets for the local surety team, ensuring alignment with broader regional and group ambitions. Shape and execute the country specific surety strategy, defining priorities for key ongoing and future business initiatives including new markets and new products. Lead and execute strategic underwriting initiatives such as International Bonding, and represent Swiss Re Surety to external stakeholders in the market. Drive the development of appropriate underwriting standards for the country in close alignment with global Credit & Surety standards and ensure correct implementation of end to end processing. Steer the country surety portfolio, continuously enhancing monitoring, analysis, guidance, and tactical execution. Drive capacity planning at obligor, country, and portfolio levels to ensure sustained profitability in line with cycle steering initiatives. Proactively identify key market trends and translate insights into actionable portfolio steering decisions. Contribute to the design and implementation of underwriting relevant IT infrastructure projects. About the Team Our Surety team in the UK & Ireland is a key part of the regional surety leadership structure, operating at the heart of a global network of underwriting expertise. The team is responsible for originating and managing surety business across the UK & Ireland market, as well as contributing to international bonding initiatives. We are a collaborative, ambitious, and intellectually curious group, committed to delivering excellence for our clients and brokers while fostering a culture where every voice is valued. About You We are looking for a confident, commercially minded leader who combines deep surety expertise with the ability to inspire teams, influence stakeholders, and navigate complexity with sound judgement. You bring a positive mindset, a courageous approach to challenging the status quo, and a genuine commitment to developing people and driving sustainable business performance. Expertise and Experience 10+ years of experience in underwriting surety, commercial banking, and/or credit risk related financial services, with demonstrable market knowledge and a strong professional reputation. Strong leadership capability with experience building and developing high performing underwriting teams, including talent recruitment, onboarding, and technical development. Proven track record of successfully managing a profitable surety or credit portfolio across the business cycle, with end to end understanding of the Surety value chain. Strategic, analytical and conceptual thinking with an entrepreneurial mind set focused on delivering results. Deep industry network across the UK & Ireland surety and/or broader banking market, with the ability to represent the business credibly at senior levels. Fluency in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills for client facing, regulatory, and internal stakeholder engagement. Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week. For London the annual base salary range for this position is between GBP 106,000 and GBP 158,000 (for a full time role). The specific salary offered considers: the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role, the applicant's own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills and experience. In addition to your base salary, Swiss Re offers an attractive performance based variable compensation component, designed to recognise your achievements. Further you will enjoy a variety of global and location specific benefits. Eligibility may vary depending on the terms of Swiss Re policies and your employment contract. About Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Swiss Re is one of the world's leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance based risk transfer. We anticipate and manage risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is the commercial insurance arm of the Swiss Re Group. We offer innovative insurance solutions to large and midsized multinational corporations from our approximately 50 locations worldwide. We help clients mitigate their risk exposure, whilst our industry leading claims service provides them with additional peace of mind. Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions embraces a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability. 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. We may use AI powered tools to support the review and evaluation of applications for this position. These tools provide additional insights to our recruitment teams, but all hiring decisions are carefully reviewed and made by people. To learn more about how we use AI in recruitment and how we handle your personal data, please review our Data Privacy Statement before applying. Start your career journey with Swiss Re.

Swiss Re - Schweizerische Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft is seeking a Head of Mortality Pricing for the UK & Ireland. The role involves shaping reinsurance solutions, managing pricing strategies, and leading a team. You'll have significant commercial exposure and work closely with clients and stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a qualified actuary with strong mortality pricing experience. The position supports a hybrid work model, requiring office presence at least three days per week. Competitive salary between £92,000 and £138,000, plus variable compensation, is offered.

Head Mortality Pricing and Portfolio Management - L&H UK & Ireland (Hybrid, 80-100% FTE) In this high-impact, client-facing role, you will play a leading role in shaping reinsurance solutions across the UK & Ireland protection market. You will apply your technical actuarial and modelling expertise across new business pricing, portfolio monitoring, and strategic initiatives in the UK&I market as well as working closely with clients and senior colleagues across Swiss Re's global network. The role offers significant commercial exposure, alongside direct engagement with senior stakeholders across the business, providing a platform to influence pricing decisions, portfolio performance, and market strategy. You will also represent Swiss Re externally, contributing to the firm's market presence through client interactions and industry events. This is a line management role with three direct reports. Main activities Build and maintain strong relationships with clients' pricing and reinsurance teams, acting as a trusted partner across new business and portfolio monitoring matters. Lead the development and management of Terms of Trade for UK & Ireland, Life & Health protection products, primarily across individual and group mortality. Own the development of pricing assumptions, ensuring they are robust, evidence-based, and aligned with portfolio experience and market strategy. Lead pricing of traditional reinsurance tenders across new and established products, taking ownership of recommendations and associated sign-off within agreed authority. Work with clients on pricing and product development opportunities, providing commercial insight and solutions. Shared accountability for the U.K.&I in-force portfolio, including rate reviews, recaptures, benefit changes, and broader optimisation actions. Monitor mortality portfolio performance and deliver clear management reporting to senior stakeholders, highlighting key risks and opportunities. Represent the Market Unit as local mortality portfolio owner within Swiss Re's global forum, contributing to pricing, portfolio, and market strategy. Lead and develop a small team, ensuring high-quality delivery and a strong performance culture. About the Team Our London-based Life & Health pricing team delivers reinsurance pricing across a wide range of products in the UK & Ireland insurance markets, alongside in-force portfolio management and performance monitoring activities. We work closely with colleagues across client management, underwriting, claims and reporting teams, ensuring a collaborative and integrated approach. Our team is diverse, driven, and characterised by a strong sense of community. We tackle complex and challenging work with a shared commitment to high standards, maintaining a culture that is curious, supportive, and encourages continuous learning. About You Qualified actuary (FIA/FFA/FSA or equivalent) with several years' post-qualification experience. Strong understanding of Life & Health (re)insurance markets, products, and trends, with proven mortality pricing experience (experience across other lines is advantageous). In-depth knowledge of mortality risk, modelling and analysis, including mortality improvement concepts and frameworks. Excellent grounding in relevant statistical and actuarial modelling techniques. Comfortable working with modern analytics tools and platforms, for example: Python, R, and Power BI (including DAX/PowerPivot). Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and internal stakeholders. Experience working in a client-facing environment. Highly motivated, with the ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines while managing multiple priorities. Demonstrates sound judgement and strong decision-making capability. An appetite for a multi-dimensional role combining technical depth with client interaction. Compensation & Work Model The base salary range for this position is between £92,000 and £138,000 for a full time role. The specific salary offered considers: the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role, the applicant's own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills and experience In addition to your base salary, Swiss Re offers an attractive performance based variable compensation component, designed to recognise your achievements. Further you will enjoy a variety of global and location specific benefits. Eligibility may vary depending on the terms of Swiss Re policies and your employment contract. Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics.