Senior Underwriter Agriculture
Date: Dec 5, 2025
Location: Zurich, Zurich, CH Stamford, CT, US
Company: PartnerRE Ltd.
Company Description
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The role
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to underwrite agriculture business globally. This role will report to the Global head of agriculture, and the ideal candidate will be a pro-active and experienced agriculture underwriter, with excellent communication skills together with expertise in the agriculture insurance/reinsurance business.
Your responsibility includes client and broker marketing in co-operation with account executives, P&C teams and senior management. You will form part of a collaborative team in which sound underwriting decisions are made in a dynamic environment:
- 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.
- Provide peer reviews of agriculture business of other underwriters and be able to back-up within the agriculture team.
- Service the in-force portfolio throughout the year including but not limited to reviewing special acceptance, monitor account and claims developments including run-off business
- Collaborating with internal teams such as actuarial, accounting and operations, to ensure data quality and compliance with guidelines.
Your profile
You are very motivated and independent, and you are able to handle the dynamics in the market as well as difficult negotiations. Furthermore, you possess the following background and skills:
- 10+ years of experience in agriculture insurance/reinsurance business.
- Proven track record of portfolio management.
- Ability to develop new products, including parametric solutions, is a plus.
- Excellent communications skills, verbal and written.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, often within tight deadlines.
Additional Information
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Thank you,
PartnerRe Hiring Team