PRESIDENT REINSURANCE LATIN AMERICA & CARIBBEAN

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for driving success in the reinsurance industry? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead our Reinsurance business in Latin America and the Caribbean.
With a focus on strategic growth and relationship management, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a diverse and vibrant region.
About the Role As the President of Reinsurance for Latin America and the Caribbean, you will have overall responsibility for the business's financial results, risk management, and talent development.
You will lead a team of approximately 80 colleagues across multiple locations, including Sao Paulo, Bogota, Mexico City, and Miami.
Your role includes direct line manager responsibility for both P&C and L&H, Treaty and Facultative Client Management/CUW/CMCA, Fac Underwriting, Claims, and L&H Pricing and Underwriting.
Key responsibilities include.
Profitability and Strategy.
You will be responsible for the profitability of the Reinsurance portfolio in Latin America.
Define high-level strategies and communicate them to Regional Heads, monitor portfolio results, and take corrective actions as needed.
Growth and Development.
Conduct portfolio reviews, develop strategies for growth, and oversee country plans.
Help develop and implement strategic and operational plans to secure our position in the region and ensure adequate returns to shareholders.
Competitive Awareness.
Maintain awareness of competitors and their strategies, taking appropriate actions to protect our strategic position.
Internal and External Visibility.
Ensure adequate internal visibility through active participation in Group, Division, and BU committees and project teams.
Promote the visibility and branding of Swiss Re.
Resource Management.
Manage budgeted resources by anticipating expenditures, accurately forecasting resource needs and costs, and properly accounting for expenses to achieve fiscal responsibility.
Client and Broker Relationships.
Establish, maintain, and expand relationships with key clients and broker decision-makers.
Support Latin America initiatives through the Region/Group and assure compliance with underwriting guidelines and market conduct.
Leadership and Culture.
Model Swiss Re Leadership Imperatives and manage a performance enhancement culture by actively coaching and mentoring direct reports, providing regular feedback, and developing employees for wider roles and responsibilities to foster professional growth and development.
Operational Risk Management.
Responsible for Operational Risk Management for the business.
You will be a key member of the L&H and P&C Management Team, reporting directly to the CEO of P&C Reinsurance.
About You (the Candidate) We are looking for a candidate who embodies our company values and demonstrates strong leadership skills.
You should have.
Essential.
An excellent understanding of P&C and/or L&H (re)insurance lines with over 10 years of relevant experience.
Proven consultative sales and negotiation skills.
Experience in managing cross-functional and cross-regional projects with significant impact.
A client-oriented approach and strong leadership capabilities.
Fluency in English Nice to Have.
Fluency in Spanish, with Portuguese as a plus.
A broad knowledge of Latin American regulations.
A wide network of senior-level contacts in the Latin American insurance and reinsurance markets.
Cultural exposure and excellent social skills to engage with clients at various levels.
About the Team Join a team that thrives on collaboration and innovation.
Our Latin America Management Team consists of about 18 key senior executives who are committed to driving success and fostering a culture of performance enhancement.
We value diversity and encourage professional growth and development through active coaching and mentoring.
Our leadership style is inclusive and supportive, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to contribute to exciting projects and initiatives that shape the future of reinsurance in the region.
About Swiss Re Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient.
We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime.
Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients.
This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than employees across the world.
Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking.
We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics.
In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.
If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.
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