Aviation Team Leader

Decisionsat Aon; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in the UK is looking for an Underwriter with a strong background in broking or the Space and Defence industry. The role emphasizes building client relationships, analyzing submission evaluations, and compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of experience and display excellent negotiation and analytical skills. The firm actively promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a broking or underwriting capacity.
• Established networks and strong relationships with brokers and clients.
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to interpret pricing model outputs.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the underwriting process and evaluate submissions.
• Assist with risk modeling and pricing tools.
• Build and maintain broker and client relationships.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Statistical analysis

Job description

Responsibilities

• Participate in the underwriting process, evaluation, and presentation of submissions, analysing and interpreting exposures, determining coverage and contract language
• Assist and work with risk modeling and pricing tools
• Originate, leverage, build and maintain broker and client relationships
• Monitor market developments and remain current regarding knowledge of all relevant classes of business, and legislated and regulatory changes / requirements
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of underwriting data in group underwriting systems
• Prepare and issue quotes on an accurate and timely basis
• Supervising and/or mentoring junior members of the team
• Ensure compliance with internal and external underwriting regulations, liaising as appropriate with external bodies such as brokers, clients, auditors, and regulators as required
• Assist with strategic initiatives as needed to promote business growth

Skills & Experience

Minimum of 3 years' experience in a broking or underwriting capacity or currently working in the Space and Defence industry and looking to transition into the Insurance sector.

Established networks and strong existing relationships with brokers and clients, and ability to independently manage meetings.

Excellent analytical skills, with a working knowledge of and ability to interpret the outputs of pricing models, and the statistical skills necessary to perform analyses on first principles.

Proven negotiator, with demonstrated ability to attract new business and retain clients.

The Fidelis Partnership Ethos

• Results – we focus on profitability over volume, with responsive decision making and clear prioritised accountability.
• Innovate – we aspire to lead the market and drive change in the broader impact our industry has on human rights, society, and environmental sustainability.
• Include – we create an environment where employees can bring their whole self to work, with open communication where everyone, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or background, feels able to contribute ideas and be recognised and rewarded for their contribution.
• Unite – we operate as a team of individual talents that actively seeks to reflect the diversity of the societies in which we operate, giving our business the widest range of inputs and perspectives.
• Respond – we work in a business exposed to sudden shocks and changes‑elemental, political, economic and human‑so we remain nimble and ready for change.

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion

Our vision is for a workplace culture where differences are valued and where diversity of background, experience and thought are welcomed. We want to create an environment where all employees, regardless of who they are, are given equal opportunities for career progression and enjoy fair reward from their and the Fidelis Partnership successes. This will be driven by a workforce that embraces Diversity and Inclusion at every level, in every department across the Fidelis Partnership.