Underwriter Property Team Lead - Corporate Solutions

Team Leader Property Underwriting, Mexico

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Property Underwriting leader to drive the profitable growth of our Property portfolio in Mexico. Reporting to the Head of Property LatAm, you will lead and develop a team of Property Underwriters while actively contributing to underwriting activities, portfolio management, and market engagement.

This role combines technical underwriting expertise, people leadership, and commercial acumen to support Swiss Re Corporate Solutions' strategic objectives in Mexico.

Key responsibilities include:

Underwriting & Portfolio Management

• Lead and oversee the underwriting of complex commercial Property risks in accordance with Swiss Re Corporate Solutions underwriting guidelines and risk appetite.
• Support portfolio performance through disciplined underwriting, portfolio steering, and risk selection.
• Ensure underwriting quality, pricing adequacy, and adherence to governance standards.
• Act as a referral point and technical expert for the underwriting team.

People Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Property Underwriters, fostering technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Support succession planning, talent development, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Create an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing team environment.

Business Development & Market Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, clients, and internal stakeholders.
• Partner closely with Client Underwriters, Distribution, and other functions to originate and retain profitable business.
• Represent Swiss Re Corporate Solutions in client meetings, broker engagements, and market events.

Governance & Collaboration

• Ensure compliance with Swiss Re policies, underwriting authorities, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate across functions including Claims, Risk Engineering, Operations, and Customer Distribution Client Management to deliver outstanding client service.
• Support the implementation of strategic initiatives and contribute to the ongoing development of the Property business in Mexico.

About the Team

You will lead the Property Underwriting team in Mexico and play a key role in shaping the local Property business strategy. As part of Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, you will collaborate with a highly experienced network of underwriting, engineering, claims, and client management professionals across the region and globally.

We are a diverse and collaborative team committed to technical excellence, innovation, and delivering sustainable value to our clients and partners.

About You

You are an experienced Property Underwriter and people leader who combines strong technical expertise with commercial insight and a passion for developing talent.

Requirements:

• 15+ years of Property underwriting experience in the commercial insurance market.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing underwriting teams.
• Strong understanding of the Mexican insurance market and broker landscape.
• Excellent relationship management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strategic mindset with strong analytical and portfolio management capabilities.
• Results-oriented, collaborative, and able to operate effectively in a dynamic environment.
• University degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.

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.

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