(Senior) Underwriter

Zurich region – With work experience – 50% -100%Your departmentHere, you can scale new heights: in Switzerland and on the international market, Helvetia Specialty Lines offers tailor-made insurance cover for transport, aviation, space, art and technology. So we can promise you: you will certainly not get bored here Will you take up the challenge?Your responsibilityDetailed underwriting analysis of Construction Liability (Professional and General Liability) accounts -, terms and conditions, pricing, capacity deployment.Analyze and evaluate risks both from a technical and insurance standpoint.Negotiation of terms and conditions with brokers and clients with a clear focus on long term sustainability and profitability.Assuring compliance with Helvetia Group Underwriting Directives and Strategy.Development of an extensive knowledge of the Construction Liability Client and Broker network.Attendance at national and international client and broker meetings as well as industry events where appropriate.Contribute to a motivated, agile, and determined team.Close cooperation with our claims department for large and complex claims.Location: Zurich Stettbach & Flex-Office.Your qualificationUniversity degree, Law or commercial background. Further qualification (e.g. Insurance certification) is an asset.Professional experience in Casualty underwriting or in the underlying industry.Strong analytical, negotiation and sales skills.Strong business acumen and good understanding of the underlying Construction Liability insurance markets.Tackle challenges with passion and demonstrate high expectations of own performance.Develop stable partnerships across departmental boundaries and cooperate to meet common goals.Positive, flexible, and team-oriented approach.Proficiency in English and German, additional languages would be advantageous.