Class Underwriter

Starr Underwriting; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm seeks an experienced Class Underwriter to lead their Marine Hull and War portfolio. This challenging role involves underwriting, team leadership, and collaboration across departments to deliver exceptional service. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in the Marine Hull and War market, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to high performance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Deep subject matter expertise in Marine Hull and War risk.
• Well-developed negotiating and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite business according to Syndicate's procedures.
• Manage, lead, and develop the Marine Hull and War team.
• Ensure high standards of service to brokers and policyholders.

Skills

Marine Hull and War risk expertise

Organizational skills

Presenting skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

IT skills including MS Office

Education

ACII qualification

Job description

Time Type:

Full time

Working Pattern:

Onsite

Purpose of the Role

AEGIS London currently have a vacancy in the Specialty team for a Class Underwriter to lead Marine Hull and War portfolio. You will be tasked with underwriting in accordance with the business plan and personal underwriting authorities, as well as managing the other individuals in the Marine Hull and War team. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced underwriter to develop a new portfolio of business situated in a high performing team within a highly successful Lloyds Syndicate.

Duties And Accountabilities

• To underwrite business on behalf of the Syndicate in accordance with personal underwriting authority and the Syndicate’s underwriting procedures and class underwriting guidelines; achieving the business mix, planned premium income and ultimate loss ratios as contained within the agreed business plan.
• Effectively manage, lead and develop the team and to ensure that all tasks are being completed in a timely and accurate manner. Ensure that all direct reports have two appraisals per year and are given appropriate training to enable them to carry out their responsibilities.
• To share information and collaborate with peer reviewers to ensure risk records are complete and available for review in a timely manner.
• To liaise with other departments as appropriate and required (credit control, claims, exposure management, underwriting risk management etc).
• To ensure that the service provided to brokers and policyholders is of the highest standard.
• To work as part of a collaborative team within AEGIS London and ensure good working relationships are maintained with all stakeholders..
  
  

Skills, Knowledge And Experience

The successful candidate will be/have:

• Deep subject matter expertise and demonstrable expertise in Marine Hull and War risk and the Marine Hull and War (re)insurance market
• Excellent organisational, planning, and managerial skills
• Well-developed presenting, analytical and negotiation skills
• A broad network in the London market
• A sound knowledge and understanding of the London and wider global Marine Hull and War market
• ACII qualification would be advantageous
• Well-developed IT skills including MS Office applications
• The ability to work as part of a team and build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
  
  

AEGIS Values

Fairness and respect

We make decisions considering the best interests of key stakeholders. We are direct and straightforward in our actions, working collaboratively to create a culture of fairness and respect.

Open and inclusive

We act with integrity, valuing diversity of thought and background. We take time to listen to the needs of our customers, stakeholders and colleagues working together to seek and share information.

Ambitious

We have a passion for success, aspiring to be recognised as best in class. We embrace new opportunities, encouraging innovation in pursuit of our goals.

Striving to be better

We strive to improve at all times, challenging complacency, being agile and adapting to change. We always seek to improve our customers’ experience with us.

Investing in people’s potential

We provide an environment where each employee can reach their personal potential. We encourage personal accountability for performance and individual ownership for growth and success.

AEGIS London is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of a diverse workforce in facilitating better decision making and business growth. We encourage a variety of differing views, perspectives and insights to create a collaborative working environment. Diversity and Inclusion are fundamental to our business and we encourage applications from all backgrounds recognising the diversity of society and our customers.

It’s important to us that you are able to perform at your best when applying for a role with AEGIS London. If there are any adjustments we can reasonably make to ensure that the process is accessible for you please telephone us on [phone] or email [e-mail]

As a business, we understand individual circumstances may differ and aim to be adaptable and to support flexible working practices. Talk to our recruitment team to understand how AEGIS London can help support you in reaching your full potential