VP Underwriter

Company Description PartnerRe is a leading, privately owned, multi-line global reinsurer with a reputation of financial stability and strength, and a commitment to rebuilding businesses and communities after risk events around the world. Our mission is to continue to be a financially stable and predictable business partner, supporting our clients with solutions tailored to their needs, delivering superior returns to our owner, providing rewarding opportunities for our people and making a positive contribution to society. To achieve this, we live by our values of Integrity, Performance, Collaboration, Straightforward Communication and Respect and Care. Core to The PartnerRe Experience is our global nature. No matter where you sit in the company, you are part of something bigger. Our teams represent our truly international mindset, forging connections across office locations and all levels of the organization and building a network of mutual success. The result is a day-to-day experience that will allow you to: Shape your own career Grow in a supportive environment Connect with a community of experts Make an impact View Home - PartnerRe Experience e-book to find out more about what it’s like to work at PartnerRe. We are always looking for bright, proactive individuals to join our team! Please follow our Careers page for all updates on new positions. We look forward to receiving your application. PartnerRe is an equal opportunities employer. Please join our company LinkedIn Page for all updates on new positions that are coming live. About the role We are looking for a Senior Agriculture Underwriter to be based in our US office. There is potential for this person to take over the role Head of North America, there is also opportunity to work on LATAM markets and contribute to worldwide agriculture strategy: Develop and execute underwriting strategy for agriculture business. Establish and maintain dialogues with clients and brokers in the market, and hunt for opportunities that fit Partner Re’s risk appetite. Travel to clients’ offices, carry out field visits and loss assessment surveys. Represent PartnerRe in industry bodies, participate in agriculture insurance/reinsurance conferences to build brand recognition and promote our platform. Monitor and report capacity deployment. Closely follow weather variabiles and climatic trends and study their impact on the agriculture portfolio. Collaborating with internal teams such as actuarial, accounting, claims and operations, to ensure data quality, consistency and compliance with guidelines. About you You bring 10+ years of experience in agriculture insurance/reinsurance business as well as in-depth knowledge of MPCI and Crop Hail insurance either insurance or reinsurance. In addition, you possess proven track record in underwriting, product design, and portfolio management. Your are proactive and strong problem solving mindset, and have excellent English communications skills, verbal and written. Spanish language skill is a plus. You have the ability to work independently and as part of a global specialist team, often within tight deadlines. Additional Information PartnerRe provides a working environment in which diversity is valued, where all employees feel welcome, respected, and empowered to perform at their best. We invite you to learn more about D&I at PartnerRe. Thank you, PartnerRe Hiring Team Nearest Major Market: Bridgeport Nearest Secondary Market: Danbury