Underwriter Manager, Casualty/EIL

The Underwriter Manager, Casualty/EIL combines senior underwriting expertise with team leadership responsibilities. The role is accountable for underwriting complex casualty/EIL risks not only for France but also for Spain and Belgium, while managing and developing a team of underwriters. It ensures high-quality underwriting decisions aligned with risk appetite and profitability objectives, while fostering team performance, technical excellence, and client service. The position also contributes to portfolio steering and strategic development of the Casualty/EIL Business business.As a leading global reinsurer, SCOR offers its clients a diversified and innovative range of reinsurance and insurance solutions and services to control and manage risk. Applying “The Art & Science of Risk,” SCOR uses its industry-recognized expertise and cutting-edge financial solutions to serve its clients and contribute to the welfare and resilience of society in around 160 countries worldwide.Working at SCOR means engaging with some of the best minds in the industry – actuaries, data scientists, underwriters, risk modelers, engineers, and many others – as we work together to find solutions to pressing challenges facing societies.As an international company, our common culture is defined by “The SCOR Way.” Serving both to build momentum that drives the Group forward and as a compass to guide our actions and choices, The SCOR Way is anchored by five core values, reflecting the input of employees at all levels of the Group. We care about clients, people, and societies. We perform with integrity. We act with courage. We encourage open minds. And we thrive through collaboration.SCOR supports inclusion and the diversity of talents, and all positions are open to people with disabilities.You are a senior casualty underwriter with a former international or domestic experience, with a minimum of 8 years of experience with exposure to all types of casualty risks and you have ideally some experiences in team management.Established underwriter with several years of underwriting experience in Casualty class of businessProven underwriting skills including wording negotiationMarket recognition and sound reputation across insurance marketEstablished market relationshipsIdeally Broking experience, industry or risk management experience, established client relationships, experience of writing international businessLeadership and people developmentActive engagement and contribution to the global casualty team is essential, with a strong team spiritKnowledge of competitors, cedants, reinsurers and brokers within EMEA or internationallyAn enquiring mindset with the ability to work independently as a motivated and pro-active self-starter. Curious and willing to learn.Commercial and tactical visionProficiency in the use of underwriting tools, ability to understand and assess the resultsOrganised and able to prioritise under pressure, high level of commitmentAbility to evaluate, condense and summarise key informationFluency in French and English and able to travel worldwide.Willing to perform under time pressure during peak activity renewal periods while ensuring adherence to processes and guidelines.Decision-making and accountabilityEducationYou have a Master’s degree in Insurance, Finance or Risk Management. 1. Underwriting & Portfolio ManagementManage and develop the existing Casualty/EIL portfolio (renewals, endorsements, claims involvement)Analyze, select and underwrite submissions using a technical approach (pricing, wordings, terms & conditions)Ensure profitability and portfolio quality in line with SBS underwriting guidelinesContribute to overall business results through sound and disciplined underwritingDevelop SCOR’s Casualty/EIL market share in collaboration with EMEA commercial teamsOriginate new business opportunities and maintain a regular flow of submissionsPromote SBS capabilities to brokers, corporate clients and ceding companies across EMEA and London marketRepresent SCOR at industry events (seminars, conferences, client meetings)2. Business Development & Market Positioning3. Client & Broker Relationship ManagementBuild and maintain strong relationships with brokers and key stakeholders across EMEAConduct regular client meetings, risk visits and project site visitsEnsure high-quality service and long-term partnership development4. Collaboration & Knowledge SharingWork closely with underwriting peers across the SBS network to ensure consistency and team alignmentCollaborate with technical assistants, claims teams and internal stakeholdersContribute to knowledge sharing and business intelligence within the teamFoster a strong team spirit across EMEA5. Reporting, Data & Business IntelligenceProduce and share portfolio analyses and market intelligence insightsReport regularly on accounts, underwriting performance and commercial activityEnsure accuracy, completeness and timely entry of data in underwriting systemsMaintain reliable data to support portfolio monitoring and decision-making6. Governance, Compliance & ExpertiseEnsure underwriting practices comply with legal, regulatory and SBS frameworksDevelop and maintain technical expertise in selected industriesContribute to continuous improvement of underwriting practices and standards7. Team Management & DevelopmentLead, manage, and develop a team of 3 underwritersSet objectives, monitor performance, and conduct regular reviewsCoach team members to enhance technical underwriting skills and autonomyFoster a collaborative, high-performance team environmentSupport talent development, succession planning, and recruitment when neededPosting Date: 2026-07-15