Reinsurance Contracts Expert

Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY

About the Team

P&C Contracts is part of Underwriting Excellence in Property & Casualty Reinsurance and is responsible for ensuring Swiss Re's (re)insurance agreements comply with underwriting and contract standards.

You will join a highly engaged global team of approximately 40 legal, claims, underwriting, and contract specialists supporting Property, Casualty, and Specialty business lines worldwide. The team is responsible for:

• Drafting and reviewing (re)insurance wordings.
• Advising on contract-related matters.
• Negotiating and finalising reinsurance contract terms with internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting the development of contract management tools, wording analytics, and contract governance standards.
• Collaborating across regions, including APAC, EMEA, and the Americas, on global initiatives and projects.

About the Role

As Reinsurance Contracts Expert / Counsel, you will support Swiss Re's Property & Casualty Reinsurance business across Asia Pacific, partnering closely with underwriting, client management, and other stakeholders to manage contract risks and ensure contract certainty.

Key responsibilities include:

• Independently drafting, reviewing, and negotiating reinsurance contracts, binders, slips, endorsements, and related documentation.
• Ensuring contract wordings align with business intent, corporate standards, regulatory requirements, and applicable laws.
• Conducting portfolio analysis and providing insights on contract-related risks and trends.
• Supporting the Head of P&C Reinsurance Contracts in managing contract risks across the reinsurance portfolio.
• Collaborating with Client Managers, Underwriters, brokers, and external clients during contract negotiations.
• Acting as a technical advisor on contract interpretation, wording implications, and market best practices.
• Contributing to the development of corporate policies related to contracts.
• Supporting the enhancement of contract management and analytical systems.
• Developing and delivering training on contract-related topics and thought leadership initiatives.
• Maintaining strong governance, risk, and control standards for contract wordings and processes.
• Participating in global projects and working closely with colleagues across APAC, EMEA, and the US.
• Travelling for business approximately two weeks per year.

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

About You

We're looking for an experienced reinsurance professional with strong technical, analytical, and stakeholder management capabilities who can work independently while building collaborative relationships across a global organisation.

You bring:

Qualifications & Experience

• A degree in Business, Finance, Insurance, Law, or a related field.
• Professional insurance qualifications (e.g., ACII or equivalent) preferred.
• Legal qualification or background in Common Law / English Law is advantageous.
• At least 5 years of experience in the (re)insurance industry in areas such as:
• Claims
• Underwriting
• Coverage Counsel
• Legal
• Product Development

Technical Expertise

• Strong understanding of P&C (re)insurance products, coverage, policy wordings, and business processes.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial and reinsurance agreements.
• Knowledge of relevant legal, regulatory, and market practices.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess contract risks and trends.
• Good computer and information technology literacy.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Confidence engaging with internal stakeholders, clients, brokers, and external partners.
• Strong commercial negotiation and advisory skills.
• Ability to work independently with accountability and sound judgment.
• Innovative, pragmatic, and results-oriented mindset.
• Strong relationship-building and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience working in multicultural environments; client-facing experience is an advantage.