Senior Treaty Underwriter - Caribbean Markets

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MS Reinsurance is a global reinsurer domiciled in Switzerland with underwriting offices in Zurich, Bermuda, Miami, and New York. The Company underwrites non-life treaty reinsurance solutions on a worldwide basis through its three business units:
Americas, International, and Specialty Lines. As part of the world-leading insurance group MS&AD, MS Reinsurance combines reliability and agility to make its clients’ businesses stronger. With a drive to move quickly and a commitment to long term partnership, MS Reinsurance supports its partners with the momentum and stability they can build on.

This high-impact, influential role offers a unique opportunity to lead a dedicated team and serve as a key member of the Latin America Leadership team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving the underwriting and strategic management of a critical business portfolio, ensuring alignment with the rigorous guidelines set by the MSARMi Board of Directors. You will hold principal responsibility for the high-growth Caribbean markets, reporting directly to the Head of Underwriting Latin America.

This senior position requires deep, specialized expertise and a proven track record of success within the Caribbean Treaty reinsurance market.

• Quote, underwrite, service and process the Caribbean Reinsurance Treaty account as per the company Underwriting Policies and Guidelines as modified from time to time.
• Deputize other Underwriters as required and expressly authorized.
• Maintain a suitable working knowledge of all classes of business.
• Analyze the market and target potential new clients, brokers, and products.
• Maintain and build relationships with existing clients and brokers through regular visits and conferences – extensive travel to Caribbean countries required.
• Monitor market developments and assist in the construction of annual income and profit plans for classes of business.
• Review a broad cross section of risks, quotes, and endorsements within assigned parameters.
• Check renewals regularly and review by exception.
• Review underwriting figures on a regular basis in order that unusual trends, data integrity issues, and/or adverse movements may be dealt with by appropriate action.
• Remain alert to developments affecting the business, potential profitability, and opportunities for the company, and to report on such matters as appropriate.
• Provide effective oversight and input into underwriting performance; ensure compliance with relevant risk, regulatory and legal requirements, and Group policies.

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience working with or in Latin America, with proven and extensive expertise in the Caribbean Treaty reinsurance market.
• Existing strong working relationships with clients and brokers in the Caribbean region.
• Detailed and extensive working knowledge of the Caribbean Treaty reinsurance sector.
• Must have hands‑on portfolio control experience including the use of technical rating and catastrophe aggregation systems.
• Well‑developed business and social skills and capabilities for strengthening client/broker relationships.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills coupled with strong negotiation skills.
• Full proficiency in English and Spanish required.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Suite of applications. Advanced skills in Excel are a plus.
• Must be willing to travel and work extended hours where and when appropriate.

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