Swiss Re

CorSo - Head Energy & Construction Wholesale LatAm

Swiss Re  •  Mexico City, MX (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Head E&C Wholesale LatAm

Shape the future of risk in the engineering in Latin America with Swiss Re Corporate Solutions

Are you a seasoned Lead Underwriter ready to drive innovation in risk management for complex construction and engineering projects and renewable energy deals? Join us in this pivotal leadership role where your technical expertise and strategic mindset will influence how major projects are managed across the Latin America.

About the Role

As the Head E&C Wholesale LatAm, you'll lead our vision and strategy to drive profitable growth across the Latin America. Working collaboratively with (sub-)Market Unit Head for IAMEA (Ibero-America, Middle-East and Africa), you'll shape our underwriting approach in this region while ensuring alignment with broader business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership - Define the vision and strategy for the E&C LatAm Wholesale Portfolio, driving profitable growth and performance
  • Portfolio Management - Take accountability for the Profit & Loss of the E&C LatAm Wholesale portfolio, applying risk selection as global risk appetite and ensuring profitable growth
  • Technical Excellence - Serve as point of reference on technical issues and stay ahead of emerging technologies and market trends in your sub-region for E&C purposes
  • Relationship Building - Cultivate strategic relationships with key clients and brokers, representing Swiss Re Corporate Solutions at the highest levels for respective Market Units
  • Risk Governance - Ensure full compliance with applicable underwriting standards and risk management frameworks
  • Innovation - Drive the development of new solutions to address evolving client needs in the engineering and construction sectors

About the Team

You'll be part of an international team with diverse technical and scientific backgrounds across the global and shall lead a team of 3 underwriters located in Mexico City. You'll work closely with colleagues across the global Engineering & Construction and Renewable Energy community.

Our team combines excellent technical expertise with strong team spirit, always focused on delivering the best solutions for our clients. The collaborative environment encourages innovation and knowledge sharing across borders.

About You

You're an experienced engineering professional who has successfully transitioned into insurance leadership, combining deep technical knowledge with commercial acumen. You thrive in collaborative environments while being decisive when needed. Your strategic vision is matched by your ability to execute and deliver results, and you're passionate about developing talent and fostering an inclusive team culture.

We are looking for candidates who bring:

  • University degree in an engineering discipline (civil, mechanical, chemical or process engineering) or comparable education with strong affinity to the engineering & construction industry
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a professional engineer, including managerial roles and site experience with construction/erection supervision
  • Minimum of 10 years engineering underwriting experience with a primary insurance or reinsurance company
  • Proven track record in leading and managing teams with diverse backgrounds

It would be an advantage if you had:

  • Broad network with corporate clients and brokers in Latin America
  • Experience in change management with a visionary mindset
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills across all organizational levels
  • Demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity and talent development

About Swiss Re Corporate Solutions

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer. We anticipate and manage risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime.

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is the commercial insurance arm of the Swiss Re Group. We offer innovative insurance solutions to large and midsized multinational corporations from our approximately 50 locations worldwide. We help clients mitigate their risk exposure, whilst our industry-leading claims service provides them with additional peace of mind.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions embraces 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.

We may use AI-powered tools to support the review and evaluation of applications for this position. These tools provide additional insights to our recruitment teams, but all hiring decisions are carefully reviewed and made by people. To learn more about how we use AI in recruitment and how we handle your personal data, please review our Data Privacy Statement before applying.

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About Swiss Re

The Swiss Re Group is a leading wholesale provider of reinsurance, insurance and other insurance-based forms of risk transfer. Dealing direct and working through brokers, its global client base consists of insurance companies, mid-to-large-sized corporations and public sector clients. From standard products to tailor-made coverage across all lines of business, Swiss Re deploys its capital strength, expertise and innovation power to enable the risk taking upon which enterprise and progress in society depend.

Founded in Zurich, Switzerland, in 1863, Swiss Re serves clients through a network of over 70 offices globally and is rated "AA-"​ by Standard & Poor's, "Aa3"​ by Moody's and "A+"​ by A.M. Best. Registered shares in the Swiss Re Group holding company, Swiss Re Ltd, are listed in accordance with the Main Standard on the SIX Swiss Exchange and trade under the symbol SREN.

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Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Zurich, CH
Year Founded
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