AVP, Underwriting

RenaissanceRe is a leading writer of Property & Casualty Reinsurance. For over 25 years, we have helped customers and communities recover and build resilience through our industry-leading ability to understand risk, source efficient capital and rapidly pay claims.

Our global team shares a passion for solving our customers’ biggest problems through a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture that empowers employees and rewards creative thinking.

POSITION SUMMARY

The AVP Underwriting is responsible for analysis, modeling and underwriting recommendations of assumed and ceded Specialty risks. The AVP Underwriting is also responsible for developing new modeling and exposure capture systems to support the growth of Specialty Reinsurance.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Provide analysis, modeling and underwriting recommendations for assumed primary and retrocession submissions, ceded transactions, capital market transactions and/or non-catastrophe risks

Be an integral part of the underwriting process, from initial broker contact to providing underwriting recommendations on transactions

Use third party vendor models, proprietary tools and systems to effectively extract, analyze and report for deal and portfolio analyses; interpret and challenge model results

Investigate, evaluate and advise on new risk models, changes to current risk models, and implement new models when necessary

Contribute to the design and development of proprietary tools that will enable improved analyses, reporting, manipulation of data and workflow

Provide management and business analyst support for internal model and tool development projects, liaising with the underwriting and development teams to ensure that the tools address business requirements

Develop and manage relationships with brokers and catastrophe model vendors through regular interactions and meetings

Assist with the training, mentoring and development of Risk Analysts by providing guidance, sharing knowledge and traveling to overseas offices

EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

A university degree with an emphasis on science, engineering, economics, mathematical, statistical techniques or simulation essential; an advanced degree in sciences or MBA preferred

A minimum of 3 years’ experience in investment banking focused on financial institutions

Extensive experience analyzing specialty and financial risk exposures using vendor models (Bloomberg, Capital IQ, SNL) and proprietary tools

Thorough knowledge of the vendor models and a proven ability to critically evaluate complex model results and deconstruct the vendor models

Ability to work with complex risk systems

Excellent mathematical, statistical and problem-solving skills along with superior data management skills

Strong computer skills including advanced knowledge of Excel and SQL

Our people are our most valuable resource and core to our success. This is a fast-paced business environment, demanding a strong work ethic and a results-oriented approach. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, a comprehensive talent development program, and a reward system in which employees share in the success of the company. We are an engaged member of the communities in which we live and work and have a locally-led giving philosophy with generous employee matching program, global and local community grants and employee volunteerism.

We seek diversity, create equity, and practice inclusion. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, disability, military status or other legally protected categories.