Senior Underwriter / Underwriter Energy (all gender), Full-Time or Part-Time

Helvetia · Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland

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Here, you can scale new heights: in Switzerland and on the international market, Helvetia Specialty Lines offers tailor-made insurance cover for engineering, marine, art, aviation, space, etc. So we can promise you: you will certainly not get bored here! Will you take up the challenge?

## What you'll be doing ##

* Take ownership of detailed underwriting analyses for Energy accounts, including risk engineering exposures, terms and conditions, pricing, and capacity deployment.

* Assess key risk exposures, normal loss expectancies, and maximum possible loss scenarios to support sound underwriting decisions.

* Evaluate and actively manage accumulations, including natural catastrophe exposures, with a strong focus on portfolio quality.

* Negotiate terms and conditions with brokers and clients, building sustainable solutions that balance client needs with long-term profitability.

* Ensure underwriting decisions are fully aligned with Helvetia Group directives and governance standards.

* Build and deepen your knowledge of the Energy client and broker network, strengthening trusted relationships across the market.

* Represent Helvetia at national and international client and broker meetings, site inspections, and selected industry events.

* Contribute to a motivated, agile, and ambitious team that values collaboration, expertise, and entrepreneurial thinking.

* Work closely with our claims experts on large and complex claims, ensuring a holistic view of risks and client solutions.

## What you'll bring to the role ##

* A university degree, ideally in engineering, natural sciences, business, or a related field; an additional commercial qualification such as an MBA would be an advantage.

* Relevant experience in Energy underwriting or hands-on expertise from the Energy industry

* Strong analytical skills combined with a confident approach to negotiation, client engagement, and business development.

* Sound business acumen and a good understanding of Energy insurance markets, trends, and client needs.

* A proactive mindset, genuine passion for tackling complex challenges, and the ambition to deliver high-quality results.

* The ability to build trusted partnerships across teams and departments and to collaborate effectively towards shared goals.

* A positive, flexible, and team-oriented personality with the ability to thrive in an international and dynamic environment.

* Excellent English skills; German language skills are highly preferred.

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