Casualty Facultative Underwriter

Shape Your Future with Us

General Re Corporation, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., is a holding company for global reinsurance and related operations,with more than 2,000 employees worldwide. Its direct reinsurance companies conduct business as Gen Re.

Gen Re delivers reinsurance solutions to the Life/Health and Property/Casualty insurance industries. Represented in all major reinsurance markets through a network of more than 40 offices, supported by over 2,000 employees worldwide, we have earned superior financial strength ratings from each of the major rating agencies.

Gen Re currently offers an excellent opportunity for an Underwriter to work in the Casualty Facultative business unit based in our Boston, Chicago, Dallas and Hartford offices.

Role Description

Underwriting Analysis

The Cas Fac Underwriter provides an intermediate level of underwriting analysis for client and internal teams. Evaluates moderately complex risks and exposures requiring thoughtful approaches. Demonstrates sound underwriting skills, and is adept in the application of rates, forms, pricing structures, terms, and conditions. The Underwriter is expected to have a solid understanding of the cause-effect relationship of decisions and their impact on the business, and to operate comfortably in a team environment where multi-headed risk reviews and analyses are routine.

Relationship Building

The Cas Fac Underwriter concentrates on developing client relationships. Brings an array of alternatives, options, and solutions to clients. Identifies alternative approaches and is comfortable connecting with and influencing clients at the management level. With minimal managerial oversight, and in conjunction with other underwriters, the Underwriter begins to seek solutions and to take responsibility for client decisions.

Learning/Developing

The Underwriter takes an active role in increasing his/her knowledge of policies, principles, processes, procedures, and various lines of business. Attends and participates in all intermediate Gen Re Cas Fac underwriting/technical seminars as well as outside industry-related courses.

Related Activities

The Underwriter coordinates and participates in various support activities and special projects for the branch, including conducting advanced research and working on components of larger projects and analysis.

Role Qualifications and Experience

• 3‑5 years minimum experience in underwriting; reinsurance experience preferred

• Strong verbal and written communications skills

• Interpersonal skills/critical thinking skills

• Capacity to work in a team environment

• Organizational ability and attention to detail

• High degree of energy/tenacity

• College degree

Salary Range

USD 91,000.00 - 152,000.00

The annual base salary range posted represents a broad range of salaries around the U.S. and is subject to many factors including but not limited to credentials, education, experience, geographic location, job responsibilities, performance, skills and/or training.

Does this sound exciting?

If you want to shape your future with us, we look forward to receiving your application via our website Gen Re.

Our Address

General Reinsurance Corporation

120 Long Ridge Road

Stamford, CT 06902 (US)

At General Re Corporation, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. It is the General Re Corporation continuing policy to afford equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including childbirth or related medical conditions), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, past or present disability, marital status, liability for service in the armed forces, veterans' status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In addition, Gen Re provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.