Hiring: L&H Underwriter Company: Swiss Re Location: Fort Wayne, IN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 11:47:50 Employment Type: Remote About the job Experience: •5+ years of Life & Health Underwriting experience on the insurance or reinsurance side, with demonstrated proficiency in risk selection and case management Required Skills: •Escalate complex or unusual matters appropriately and apply Swiss Re guidelines in a commercially sound way that supports both clients and Swiss Re's portfolio •Partner with clients and internal cross-functional teams to provide underwriting expertise for projects, responding to inquiries by phone and email within communicated service standards •Promote Life Guide, Swiss Re's underwriting manual, staying current on updates and helping clients effectively apply its guidance •Participate in annual client underwriting seminars, webinars, thought leadership discussions, and appropriate social media engagement to strengthen client relationships and industry presence •Support a culture of continuous learning by regularly attending internal training programs, forums, and meetings •Maintain up-to-date knowledge of core insurance products, industry legislation, taxation, medical and non-medical risk selection principles, underwriting tools, digital resources, AI-enabled capabilities, and system enhancements •Travel as needed (expected 10% or less) for internal meetings at Swiss Re offices in the Americas, industry conferences, and client meetings Qualifications: •FLMI and/or FALU designation, or active and meaningful progress toward earning one •Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to assess complex medical, financial, and non-medical risk factors and make sound, well-reasoned underwriting decisions •Operational familiarity with AI-enabled underwriting tools, digital resources, and a demonstrated interest in process innovation and system enhancements •Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills, with a track record of building strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders •Demonstrated time management and organizational skills, with the ability to balance a high-volume workload independently and collaboratively •Enthusiasm for thought leadership and industry engagement, including participation in seminars, webinars, and professional forums •Knowledge of industry legislation, taxation, and core insurance product concepts relevant to U.S. Life and Health markets •Our company operates under a hybrid work model, with the expectation that employees will work from the office three days per week every week. •However, for an exceptional candidate, the role can be remote. •Please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship/visa transfers/visa extension or relocation support. Compensation: •$96,000 - $144,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!