Analyst

RenaissanceRe is a leading writer of Property & Casualty Reinsurance. For over 25 years, we have helped customers and communities recover and build resilience through our industry-leading ability to understand risk, source efficient capital and rapidly pay claims.

Our global team shares a passion for solving our customers’ biggest problems through a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture that empowers employees and rewards creative thinking.

Job Description

About RenaissanceRe 

For over three decades, RenaissanceRe has helped its clients manage the risks of operating in a volatile and uncertain world. We’re experts in Property, Casualty, Specialty, and Credit reinsurance, consistently recognized for the innovative way we combine data, experience and technology to understand and manage large and complex risks across the world. We are also a business with a real social purpose - we help protect communities around the globe and enable prosperity for all. Our purpose drives us forward every day as we seek solutions to some of the world's most complicated challenges.   

About the Position 

We believe in an apprenticeship model at RenaissanceRe and have a track record of identifying high potential early career talent and setting them up for success. Our collaborative model thrives on empowering people strategically and tactically. As an Analyst, you will learn by working side-by-side with our underwriters, gaining hands-on experience to develop your understanding of how to make decisions, build client relationships, and manage deals from start to finish. You’ll also work closely with the internal partners who enable our success, including actuaries, risk analysts, weather scientists, IT, operations, finance, and business development. We’re investing in you beyond your first role with us and committed to your career development, whether that’s along the Underwriting track or into an adjacent space like Risk or Analytics. 

The successful candidate will be expected to travel across our various locations.  

Key Responsibilities 

Underwriting & Transaction Support: 

• Review and triage incoming submissions. 

• Assist in analyzing transactions. 

• Prepare materials and attend client and broker meetings. 

• Participate in audits. 

• Support the underwriting analytical and administrative process, from initial broker contact to providing inputs to underwriters on transactions to servicing post-transaction client requests (jurisdiction dependent). 

Data, Modelling & Analytics: 

• Extract and review modelling data. 

• Work with actuarial teams. 

• Contribute to exposure management. 

• Support portfolio-level analysis. 

• Assist with regulatory reporting. 

Collaboration & Relationship Management: 

• Build relationships with internal stakeholders. 

• Understand broker and client dynamics. 

• Maintain client and broker relationships. 

Candidate Qualifications: 

• Undergraduate degree in analytical fields. 

• Strong analytical, statistical, and problem‑solving skills. 

• Excellent communication skills. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.  

• Prior insurance or reinsurance exposure beneficial. 

We believe that meeting these requirements will position you for success in the role. However, if you fulfill most – but not all – of the expectations, we still encourage you to apply, as we are eager to explore your potential and believe in the ability to grow and learn. 

The fulltime base salary range for this position is $80,000-$90,000 per year; base salary offered may vary based on job-related knowledge skills, and experience. The position is eligible for bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. This information is provided per the New York City Human Rights Law and applies to positions in New York City. 

At RenaissanceRe, we believe in creating a workplace culture that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our business. We have a zero-tolerance policy for harassment and discrimination and take proactive steps to make employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our collective success. It is RenRe’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/ civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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.