Class Underwriter, Aerospace

Convex

Greater London

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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30 days annual leave

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Health insurance

Life Assurance

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Job summary

Convex, a leading specialist insurer, is seeking a Class Underwriter for its Aerospace portfolio in London. You will influence strategy and deliver risk selection for aviation risks, airports and manufacturers, while collaborating with brokers and clients.

You will mentor junior colleagues, cultivate lasting relationships, and apply data-driven insights to outperform the market. The role offers a dynamic, supportive environment focused on growth and outstanding client service.

Qualifications

Experience as Aviation Underwriter in the London market.
Strategic view to portfolio growth and opportunities.
Strong numeric and analytical underwriting skills.
Broad aviation knowledge across regions.
Ability to build internal and external relationships.
Excellent written and oral communication.
Curiosity with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the strategic direction and delivery of portfolio elements.
Identify opportunities to enhance the proposition and strategic goals.
Collaborate with Convex teams across regions to leverage relationships.
Develop and proactively manage the designated aerospace business.
Generate and manage broker and client relationships for the Aerospace team.
Ensure risks are written within agreed parameters and analyse portfolio performance.
Support adoption and use of technology to improve underwriting and efficiency.
Mentor junior team members and ensure engagement and retention.

Skills

Aviation underwriting

Strategic portfolio view

Numeric & analytical skills

Aviation & geography knowledge

Relationship building

Communication skills

Curiosity & continuous improvement

Job description

Class Underwriter, Aerospace

Department: Underwriting - Insurance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London, UK

Description

Our industry-respected team insures airlines, general aviation aircraft and component manufacturers, airports and ground-based operators against a wide range of risks including terrorism and war. We are leaders in our market, focusing on clients that need specialist market capabilities.

Our legacy free and data led approach allow us to take a more informed approach to managing risk and help us see opportunities where others do not.

As a Class Underwriter, you will be responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of the vision and strategy of our Aerospace portfolio to your agreed authority level. You will make a meaningful impact on the growth of our book and play an active role mentoring more junior members of the team.

Key Responsibilities

Provide input into the strategic direction of the portfolios and products, being responsible for the effective delivery of designated elements of the strategy and business plan.
With the Class of Business Head, you will identify and pursue opportunities that will enhance the proposition and strategic goals.
Where appropriate collaborate with other portfolios, products and Convex teams across the regions to leverage relationships and opportunities.
Develop and proactively manage the designated business by utilizing relevant resources as appropriate.
Generate and manage business and both broker and client relationships for the Aerospace team.
Ensure risks are written within the agreed parameters – making sound long term decisions on risks that are written and continually undertake analysis of the portfolio to refine it as required.
Support Convex strategy of adoption and utilisation of technology to ensure a robust portfolio and to prioritise time spent in underwriting and client engagement activities.
Collaborate with claims, actuarial and ceded teams to ensure a sustainable selection of risks and delivery of a portfolio that outperforms the market.
Demonstrate excellent client service to support Convex’s goal to be our client’s favourite insurer.
Conduct role in accordance with the Company’s Business Ethics policy and all regulated entities as appropriate.
Mentoring of individuals, ensuring high levels of engagement, motivation and retention of our talent and key performers.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

A robust track record as an Aviation Underwriter within the London market.
Able to bring a strategic view to the portfolio including identifying opportunities for growth.
Excellent numeric and analytical skills with a thoughtful, yet commercial approach to underwriting.
Broad intellectual and technical expertise, ideally across Aviation and various geographical areas.
Thrive on building relationships internally as well as externally and enjoy maintaining a relevant network.
Well-rounded communication skills, both written and orally.
Naturally curious and a continuous improvement mindset.

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