Aviation Underwriter

Harrison Holgate; City Of London; On-site; GBP 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in London is seeking a Senior Aviation Underwriter to underwrite various aviation risks and lead a team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the London Market and solid broker relationships, alongside excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary of £130,000 plus package. It is an exciting opportunity to influence the growth of the aviation portfolio in a growing company.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in underwriting aviation risks within the London Market and/or Lloyd's environment.
• Deep understanding of global aviation trends and market dynamics.
• Ability to lead by example and support the development of junior talent.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite a broad range of aviation risks in line with the company’s guidelines.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to grow the aviation portfolio.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers.

Skills

Underwriting aviation risks

Strong broker network

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

ACII qualification (or progress towards)

Job description

Overview

Position: Senior Aviation Underwriter

Salary: £130,000 + package

Location: City of London

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Aviation Underwriter with strong London Market and Lloyd’s broker relationships to join a leading and award-winning firm experiencing continued growth.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite a broad range of aviation risks in line with the company’s underwriting guidelines, risk appetite, and profitability targets.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to grow and enhance the aviation portfolio, with a focus on sustainable underwriting performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with London Market and Lloyd’s brokers, as well as internal stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior colleagues, acting as a referral point and contributing to professional development within the team.
• Represent the company at key industry events and within market forums to raise brand profile and identify new business opportunities.

Requirements

• Proven experience in underwriting aviation risks within the London Market and/or Lloyd’s environment.
• Strong broker network and solid reputation in the aviation underwriting space.
• Deep understanding of global aviation trends, market dynamics, and risk exposures.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead by example and support the development of junior talent.
• ACII qualification (or progress towards) is desirable.

This is a unique and new growth opportunity and a chance to be part of a growing company, disrupting and changing aviation insurance.

Contact

For more information, please get in touch:

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