Underwriter Engineering & Construction

Are you ready to shape the future of risk in the evolving engineering and construction sectors? Join our Engineering & Construction team in Paris and grow your expertise while working on fascinating projects for our clients out of France. Develop your career path toward an underwriting position while making an impact in sustainable energy and construction sectors.

About The Role

In this position, you'll be assessing risks and negotiating insurance conditions for diverse projects in power generation, manufacturing, infrastructure, construction, and renewable energy. We are open to any level of experience, providing development and evaluating the level of seniority during the recruitment process. This can be from graduate level with a technical background or with a few years of experience in Insurance, Industry, or Construction sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess risks and negotiate insurance conditions for projects in power, manufacturing, infrastructure, renewable energy, and construction sectors
• Build and develop relationships with clients, brokers, and partners, acting as a trusted point of contact for Engineering & Construction insurance solutions
• Lead underwriting processes in a lead capacity, ensuring rigorous technical analysis and sound decision‑making
• Contribute to business development by actively representing Corporate Solutions and identifying opportunities to grow our presence in the market

About The Team

You'll be joining a team of experienced Senior Underwriters based in Paris, with deep expertise across the construction and engineering insurance market. Our team serves clients primarily in France, insuring their projects and assets worldwide – meaning the work is as diverse as it is impactful. You will benefit from the knowledge and mentorship of seasoned professionals while also having the space to bring your own ideas and perspective. Beyond Paris, you will regularly interact with Swiss Re Corporate Solutions offices across the globe, giving you a truly international dimension to your day‑to‑day work.

About You

You're curious, motivated, and eager to grow in the world of corporate insurance. You take initiative, communicate with clarity and confidence, and you understand—or are excited to learn—the dynamics of the Engineering and Construction insurance environment. You bring a technical mindset and a collaborative spirit, and you're ready to make a meaningful contribution from day one.

We Are Looking For Candidates Who Meet These Requirements

• You have an Engineering degree, preferably in mechanical, electrical, civil, or process engineering
• First experience in the industry, (re)insurance sector, or construction—whether as an Underwriter, Loss Adjuster, or in a technical role
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with clients, brokers, and colleagues at all levels
• Fluent in both French and English, enabling effective engagement with our clients and colleagues

Additional Nice To Haves

• Experience in the Construction & Engineering and/or Power & Utility sectors
• Knowledge of additional languages, which could be a valuable asset in our international working environment
• Willingness to travel occasionally

Compensation & Work Model

The estimated base salary range in France for this position is from EUR 62,000 to EUR 94,000. 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.

Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

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.