Shape Your Future With Us

General Re Corporation, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., is a holding company for global reinsurance and related operations, with more than 2,000 employees worldwide. It owns General Reinsurance Corporation and General Reinsurance AG, which conducts business as Gen Re.

Gen Re delivers reinsurance solutions to the Life/Health and Property/Casualty insurance industries. Represented in all major reinsurance markets through a network of 38 offices, we have earned superior financial strength ratings from each of the major rating agencies.



Gen Re currently offers an excellent opportunity within Casualty Facultative North America (CFNA) for an Underwriter Associate. This opening is not for a specific location, but preference willbe given to candidates who are able to work out of a U.S. Branch Office of Gen Re (Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia).




Role Description

Gen Re provides Underwriter Associates with a high level of authority, productivity and empowerment early in their career. Initially, training is provided with an intensive program called "JumpSchool". Our mentoring program alsoprovides Underwriter Associates the opportunity to manage a book of business.



All work is completed withinteams; working effectively in a team environment is paramount. Successful candidates will possess a positive attitude, acceptresponsibility and accountability, technical aptitude, diverse interpersonal skills, ability to lead and are self-motivated.



As an Underwriter, this positionoffers a continuing variety of tasks. Underwriterswork with our clients (i.e. insurance companies)in assessing individual risk and related volatility, by utilizing data researchand rating models. Underwriters are responsible for understanding basic andstandardized contracts and policy forms, negotiate the transfer of risk,pricing directly with the client. Underwriters are provided the opportunity to travel and meet face-to-face with clients.



On themarketing or sales side, Underwriters strive to build lasting relationshipswith their clients. Marketing effortsinclude a variety of touch points, including client entertainment, industry events, meetings/presentations, and written communication.



Responsibilities continue to growand evolve throughout one's career at Gen Re. Our employees enjoy a strong work/life balance, flexibility, quality work environment, comprehensive benefits and a competitive compensation structure. We are continually committed to strengthening our employee's professional skills, expand industry knowledge and personal growth.


Role Qualifications and Experience

• College degree


• Suggested majors: Liberal Arts, Risk Management, Economics, Business


• Prior intern or work-related industry experience


• Solid software skills


• Strong verbal and written communication skills; strong client/marketing presentation


• Capacity to work in a team environment


• Strong critical thinking skills and intellectual curiosity


• Eligible to work in the US

Salary Range

63,000.00 - 84,000.00 USD

Base payis one component of our total compensation package. In addition to base salary,employees may be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, and visioncoverage, a retirement plan, paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and bonus orincentive compensation, where applicable. The actual rate of pay offered willdepend on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, skills,experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and business needs.The compensation range listed reflects the range the Company reasonably expectsto pay for this position at the time of posting.




Our Corporate Headquarters Address




General Reinsurance Corporation

400 Atlantic Street, 9th Floor

Stamford, CT 06901 (US)



At General Re Corporation, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. It is the General Re Corporation's continuing policy to afford equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including childbirth or related medical conditions), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, past or present disability , marital status, liability for service in the armed forces, veterans' status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In addition, Gen Re provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.