Life Underwriting Systems Manager- Hybrid

 

Drive innovation and lead transformation in underwriting and claims technology at Swiss Re! In this global role, you'll manage the business implementation of key tech enhancements, drive reporting & data improvements, coordinate the strong global collaboration with the underwriting community and lead a team to shape the future of our tools.

 

About the Role 

 

Reporting to the Head of L&H UW & Claims Tools, you'll have the opportunity to lead key projects and a dedicated team. Your role will be instrumental in delivering our underwriting and claims strategy, including the technical enhancements needed for automation. In this role, you'll collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams, including IT and vendors, to deliver optimal tools for the underwriting community.

If you thrive on driving projects to successful completion in an organized and efficient manner, then this could be the perfect role for you!
 
Key responsibilities: 

• Leading a team of individuals, setting clear goals and supporting them in the execution of our strategy to drive automation, operational efficiency & accuracy. 
• Coordinating projects and teams across Global UW & Claims & IT, to deliver successful updates to our tools, tech, data and reporting 
• Providing support for our tools by testing technical upgrades, collecting and maintaining feedback, prioritizing key enhancements, and supporting technical releases. 
• Support our data management & governance through our analytics, records life management and data protection practices. 
• Collaborating closely with the Head L&H UW & Claims Tools to manage projects and engage in cross-functional cooperation to ensure successful project delivery.

About the Team 

 

When you join us, you'll work alongside a diverse and innovative team dedicated to making a global impact. Our team is known for its collaborative spirit and forward-thinking approach. As a member of the Global L&H UW & Claims Tools team, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring we provide a premium service to our valued clients, both internal and external.

 

About You 

 

We're looking for a candidate who excels in swiftly adapting to change, possesses a strong sense of ownership to drive projects to completion, and shows strength in handling end-to-end projects within complex stakeholder environments. A track record of success through a positive and collaborative approach in prior roles is highly valued.
 
Essentials:

• 5+ years of experience in project management, transformation, strategic, or technical operational activities.
• Experience in managing stakeholders and a team in a global, matrix driven organization. 
• Quality focused, attention to detail and solution oriented, able to simplify the complicated, handling multiple priorities, thinking laterally and working independently.
• Team player willing to work in a global, distributed team, allowing you to perform at a high level with others and independently.
• Underwriting, claims or Insurance industry experience is a plus. 

   
We look forward to your application! 

 

Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office three days per week.  This role is not eligible for either relocation assistance or visa sponsorship.

 

 

 

For Armonk, NY, the estimated base salary range for this position is $156,000 to $246,000.  The specific salary offered for this, or any given role will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to job location, scope of role, qualifications, complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent, experience, education, and employer budget.  At Swiss Re, we take a "total compensation approach" when making compensation decisions. This means that we consider all components of compensation in their totality (such as base pay, short-and long-term incentives, and benefits offered), in setting individual compensation.

 

 

 

About Swiss Re

 

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading prov