Senior Underwriter, Construction

Arch Insurance International; Paris; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Arch Insurance International seeks an experienced Underwriter to develop and grow the Construction portfolio in France. You will underwrite new and renewal business, manage delegated underwriting relationships, and contribute to pricing models and risk monitoring.

Collaboration with actuarial and legal teams will be essential for policy clarity and compliance. The role requires a deep knowledge of construction insurance, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and the ability to work under

Qualifications

• University degree preferred but not essential.
• ACII designation preferred or currently pursued.

Responsabilités

• Underwrite new and renewal business per guidelines and authority.
• Manage Delegated Underwriting Authority relationships.
• Contribute input to department underwriting guidelines.
• Support pricing models and monitor portfolio rate adequacy.
• Assist risk accumulation, aggregation and catastrophe exposure monitoring.
• Assist training and development of Construction team members.
• Support knowledge and product development in energy transition space.
• Review and develop policy clauses and wordings.
• Prepare underwriting data for management and brokers; manage broker relationships.
• Stay updated on industry topics and regulatory changes affecting the line of business.

Connaissances

Construction industry expertise

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Office IT skills

Technical understanding

Negotiation

Numeracy

Time management

Teamwork

Formation

University degree

ACII designation preferred

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Description du poste

• We are seeking an experienced Underwriter to help develop the companies Construction portfolio in France.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal business in accordance with underwriting guidelines and personal underwriting authority.
• Manage Delegated Underwriting Authority relationships.
• Provide input to help LOB Head develop and periodically update department underwriting guidelines.
• Provide input to help Actuarial department develop and update pricing models and monitor portfolio rate adequacy and movement.
• Assist in the data input and monitoring of risk accumulation / aggregation and natural catastrophe exposure across the Line of Business.
• Assist in the training and development of other members of the Construction team providing expertise and guidance.
• Support wider Marine, Energy & Construction team in developing knowledge and products in the energy transition space.
• Review, agree and help develop policy clauses and wordings.
• Provide assistance and input in the annual business planning process, reinsurance renewal and line of business review process as may be required.
• Preparation and presentation of underwriting data, requested by your manager or other members of senior management as may be required.
• Market Arch products and proactively manage broker relationships.
• Stay abreast of industry topics and changes in legislation impacting the line of business.

Role Requirements & Skills

• Expert knowledge of the Construction Industry and Insurance thereof
• Effective Analytical Skills
• Strong interpersonal / communication skills, both written & verbal
• Solid IT skills, specifically in Microsoft Excel, Word & Powerpoint
• Ability to understand technical information
• Confident negotiation and decision-making skills
• High level of numeracy and literacy skills
• Strong problem solving skills and logical approach to work
• High level of self-motivation
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
• Strong team working skills

Qualifications

• University degree – preferred but not essential.
• ACII – preferred or working towards

Experience

• >10 years in the Construction Insurance Industry