Senior Underwriter Energy at Helvetia Beteiligungen AG in Zurich

Keywords

• Energy underwriting
• risk engineering
• natural catastrophe
• accumulation management
• broker relations
• Helvetia

Summary

Helvetia Beteiligungen AG in Zurich is looking for a Senior Underwriter Energy to lead detailed underwriting analyses, risk assessments, and client negotiations for Energy accounts.

Job Description

Helvetia Beteiligungen AG in Zurich is seeking a Senior Underwriter Energy to take ownership of underwriting analyses and risk management for Energy accounts within an international, dynamic team.

Your tasks

• Take ownership of detailed underwriting analyses for Energy accounts, covering 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 relationships within the Energy client and broker network.
• Represent Helvetia at national and international client and broker meetings, site inspections, and selected industry events.
• Collaborate closely with claims experts on large and complex claims for a holistic view of risks and client solutions.

Your profile

• A university degree in engineering, natural sciences, business, or a related field; an additional commercial qualification such as an MBA is 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 with genuine passion for tackling complex challenges and delivering 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 suited to an international and dynamic environment.
• Excellent English skills; German language skills are highly preferred.