RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd., through its operating subsidiaries, is a leading global provider of reinsurance and insurance. Our team shares a passion for providing exceptional service, innovation, creativity and a strong belief in the entrepreneurial culture which is a cornerstone of our competitive advantage.
The SVP, Underwriting & Portfolio Strategic Change is responsible for the development and supporting the execution of the enterprise’s Portfolio & Capital planning strategy. Supporting the development and communication of Portfolio Management team’s strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the development of Portfolio & Capital Strategy.
- Develop and prioritise initiatives to support the Portfolio & Capital strategy.
- Collaborate with other key functions to identify, evaluate and execute on opportunities to most effectively deploy capital.
- Evaluate opportunities to access new sources of capital.
- Drive the delivery of insights on capital implications and feedback on portfolio construction.
- Own the agenda for the quarterly Portfolio & Capital meetings and related annual events (such as Leadership Off sites / Team Conferences).
- Provide strategic support to the delivery of initiatives within the Portfolio Management team.
- Take ownership of communications and engagement within the Portfolio Management team.
- Lead and manage a team, ensuring alignment of team activities with the above responsibilities.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field required.
- A professional accounting designation required (e.g. CA, ACA, CPA).
- A minimum of 15 years of corporate development or consulting experience with a focus on (re)insurance as an asset.
- Qualified Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) or Associate in Reinsurance (ARe) desirable. ▪ Solid analytical skills (financial and valuation), research skills, and financial modeling skills required.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite of applications.
- Proven organizational and timekeeping skills and a strong sense of attention to detail are essential.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Board and Senior Management team communication experience required.
- The ability to deal effectively and courteously with clients and colleagues, and to exercise discretion and confidentiality in all matters.
- Must be able to work outside of normal office hours including evenings, weekends and public holidays if necessary.
Leadership Competencies & Values:
- Impact: Sets objectives, delivers results, and implements policies/operational targets with direct impact on the department or individual work outcomes.
- Execution: Proactively identifies resources, actions and timelines needed to achieve objectives, effectively balancing tactical pressures with broader implications and downstream impact
- Communication: Shares relevant information in a timely manner with stakeholders and conveys points of view in a way that influences opinions and demonstrates flexibility
- Client and solutions focus: Identifies process and service opportunities that enhance the external and internal client experience and outcomes
- Innovation: Stretches self and others to think differently and innovatively, drawing upon multiple sources for ideas and inspiration
- Learning mindset: Seeks out and explores new assignments, exposure, or challenges in order to enhance technical skills
- Values: Exemplifies and champions RenaissanceRe’s core values of Focus, Respect, Integrity, Precision, Passion
This is a fast-paced business environment, demanding a strong work ethic and a results-oriented approach.
Written applications with Curriculum Vitae should be submitted via our Careers Portal at http://opportunities.renre.com/.
Closing date for applications: June 8, 2026
No agencies please.
We seek diversity, create equity, and practice inclusion. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, disability, military
Our people are our most valuable resource and core to our success. This is a fast-paced business environment, demanding a strong work ethic and a results-oriented approach. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, a comprehensive talent development program, and a reward system in which employees share in the success of the company. We are an engaged member of the communities in which we live and work and have a locally-led giving philosophy with generous employee matching program, global and local community grants and employee volunteerism.We seek diversity, create equity, and practice inclusion. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, disability, military status or other legally protected categories.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field required
- Professional accounting designation (e.g. CA, ACA, CPA)
- Minimum 15 years corporate development or consulting experience in (re)insurance
- Qualified Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) or Associate in Reinsurance (ARe) desireable
- Solid analytical skills (financial and valuation), research skills, and financial modeling skills
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite of applications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work outside of normal office hours
What We Do
RenaissanceRe is one of the world’s leading reinsurance companies, consistently recognised for our innovation, technical excellence and creative problem-solving. Our clients are multi-national organizations and government entities who turn to us to help manage the risks of operating in a volatile and uncertain world, including climate change, natural hazards like wildfires and hurricanes, cyber threats and significant societal upheaval. We’re proud of our world-class reputation for exceptional performance and being a trusted partner, there for our clients when it matters most. Our corporate purpose is to protect communities and enable prosperity. When disaster strikes, the claims we pay help keep businesses open and communities rebuild. Ensuring that our technology ecosystem can anticipate and respond to unprecedented global change in the world order is an imperative. It is only through continuously seeking to innovate through transformative technology that we can deliver our strategic business priorities, aims, and objectives. RenaissanceRe’s name comes from our founders’ intention to create a renaissance in quantifying and managing risk. Our success depends on the unique way we combine information, experience and technology to empower our decisions. We have developed new and cutting-edge technologies since the day we started in 1993 and have long been recognized as pioneers and technical innovators; designing and engineering solutions to rapidly serve clients and help them dynamically manage their business
