Claims Underwriter, Casualty Lines

Jobless; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Global Specialty, based in London, is seeking a Claims Underwriter for Casualty Lines to provide claims adjusting and related support to the Cyber Medical Malpractice teams, with potential involvement across Financial Lines and Professional Indemnity.

This role reports to the Head of Casualty Claims and requires strong analytical skills, familiarity with the London market, and the ability to coordinate with brokers, reinsurers, actuaries and internal stakeholders to ensure timely

Qualifications

• Proven experience in London insurance market underwriting/claims/broking.
• Understanding of insurance policies and casualty/ cyber claims handling is a plus.
• Familiarity with Lloyd’s claims schemes is desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with handling claims in the Casualty Claims division; analyze coverage and quantum within authority.
• Review bordereau presentations for agreement and processing.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (claims team, underwriters, reinsurers, actuaries, management).
• Develop relationships with external stakeholders (brokers, loss adjusters, lawyers, TPAs).
• Ensure timely reserving and reporting; ensure compliance with guidelines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Prioritise deadlines

Collaborative spirit

Strong work ethic

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

We're looking for an Claims Underwriter, Casualty Lines

Based in our London office, reporting to the Head of Casualty Claims, you will provide claims adjusting and other claims related support functions predominantly to the Cyber Medical Malpractice teams and may also assist with Financial Lines, Professional Indemnity and any other lines dealt with by the Casualty claims claim as agreed and required.

Hamilton Global Specialty is our multi-platform, specialty insurer operating primarily through Lloyd’s Syndicate and a Dublin operating company with a managing general agency in the US.

What you will do

• Assist with the handling of claims within the Casualty Claims division through
  • Analysis of coverage and quantum for individual claims within your agreed authority and through referral to the Head of Casualty claims where quantum is likely to exceed your individual authority
  • Review of bordereau presentations for agreement and processing
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders such as other members of the Claims team, Underwriters, Reinsurers, Actuaries and Management
  • Develop relationships with external stakeholders such as brokers, loss adjusters, lawyers & TPAs.
  • Ensure timely reserving & reporting
• Ensure compliance with internal guidelines, processes and procedures
• Attend external client and broker meetings as required
• Attend networking events as appropriate
• Assist with operational tasks as required

What you require for the role

• Proven experience working within or knowledge of the London insurance market in underwriting/Claims/Broking
• An understanding of insurance policies, preferably with cyber claims handling and third party liability claims handling experience
• An understanding of the Lloyd’s Claims schemes
• Familiarity with ECF preferred but not essential
• Proficiency in Microsoft office suite, particularly Excel
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage deadlines
• Open, innovative and inclusive mindset
• Collaborative spirit and enthusiasm
• Strong work ethic

What you can expect from us

At Hamilton, we offer a vibrant, entrepreneurial and collaborative workplace shaped by our values: Be Smart, Be Sensible, Be Open and Be More.

Our employees consistently say they would recommend Hamilton as a great place to work — a testament to the inclusive, supportive, and empowering culture we’ve built together. We embrace individuality, value diverse perspectives, and recognise the unique contribution each person makes to our continued success.

In good company

Hamilton (NYSE: HG) underwrites specialty insurance and reinsurance risks on a global basis through its wholly owned subsidiaries. Its three underwriting platforms: Hamilton Global Specialty, Hamilton Select and Hamilton Re, each with dedicated and experienced leadership, provide access to diversified and profitable business around the world.

Headquartered in Bermuda, Hamilton has over 600 employees with key underwriting operations in London, Bermuda, the US and Dublin. We work collaboratively, we share a passion for the service and results we deliver, and we know that what we do each day is meaningful – to our customers and our business. We believe we are ‘In good company.’ with everyone we interact with.