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Lauritz Schwarz

Linkedin.com/in/lauritz-schwarz-69097b219,BDA

Summary

Results-driven team player seeking exposure in the (Re) insurance industry where I strive to hone my analytical, quantitative and interpersonal skillsets. Reliable underwriting professional with knowledge of the reinsurance placement process, evaluating data and maintaining systems/processes.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Underwriter

QBE Re
Hamilton, Bermuda
10.2023 - Current
  • Reviewed reinsurance contracts and provided analysis to ensure accuracy of information.
  • Conducted periodic reviews of portfolio to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Monitored industry developments such as new legislation or regulations that could affect cedant operations.
  • Designed training materials for new hires on topics related to reinsurance analysis techniques.
  • Developed pricing for quotation.
  • Performed analysis of existing and proposed reinsurance structures including aggregate limits for portfolio optimization.
  • Analyzed exposure data from various sources to determine potential risks associated with reinsurance products.
  • RDS roll-ups
  • Assisted in workstreams to develop pricing models.

Underwriting Assistant

QBE Re
Hamilton, Bermuda
10.2021 - 10.2023
  • Process submissions for the Specialty, Casualty and Property Re team by entering data in a proprietary system
  • Generate reports and documentation for senior management and underwriting staff
  • Analyze treaty performance metrics
  • Collected and reviewed third-party reports to support decisions
  • Price Workers' Compensation CAT business
  • Review contract wording, ILA and endorsements
  • Assisted in on-boarding and training of new hires within a quickly growing team
  • Leading office-wide training for new proprietary underwriting system
  • Current Bermuda Subject Matter Expert for roll out of new underwriting tool
  • Committee member for underwriting tool development (globally adopted)

Education

AIDA - Risk & Data Analytics

The Institutes
11.2023

ARe - Risk & Reinsurance

The Institutes
06.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, IPE

Western University
London, Ontario
06.2021

CFA - Financial Analysis

The CFA Institute
Ongoing

Skills

  • Issue resolution
  • Quantitative skills
  • Project planning
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Report preparation
  • Financially literate
  • Collaborative
  • Coachable
  • Punctual
  • Problem Solver

Extracurriculars

Bermuda Under 40's of (Re)insurance

  • NYC Education Tour 2022
  • Active Member
  • Committee Member - Volunteer/Charity Chair for 2023

Timeline

Assistant Underwriter

QBE Re
10.2023 - Current

Underwriting Assistant

QBE Re
10.2021 - 10.2023

AIDA - Risk & Data Analytics

The Institutes

ARe - Risk & Reinsurance

The Institutes

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, IPE

Western University

CFA - Financial Analysis

The CFA Institute
Lauritz Schwarz