Class Underwriter, Aerospace

Convex Insurance Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

30 days Annual Leave

Birthday Leave

10% Employer Pension Contribution

Private Health Insurance

Group Income Protection

Life Assurance

Job summary

Convex Insurance Ltd. in London is seeking a Class Underwriter for the Aerospace portfolio. You will deliver the strategy and growth plan, mentoring junior team members and shaping risk appetite within authorised bounds.

You will build broker and client relationships, collaborate across Convex regions, and partner with claims, actuarial and ceded teams to ensure a robust, market-leading portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience as Aviation Underwriter in the London market.
• Ability to identify opportunities for growth in the portfolio.
• Strong numeric and analytical skills with a commercial underwriting approach.
• Broad expertise across Aviation and multiple geographies.
• Proven ability to build relationships internally and externally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Input into the strategic direction of the portfolios and products with the Class of Business Head.
• Collaborate with Convex teams across regions to leverage relationships and opportunities.
• Develop and proactively manage the designated business using available resources.
• Generate and manage broker and client relationships for the Aerospace team.
• Ensure risks are written within the agreed parameters and continually analyse the portfolio.
• Support Convex strategy of adoption and utilisation of technology to strengthen the portfolio.
• Collaborate with claims, actuarial and ceded teams to deliver a sustainable portfolio.
• Demonstrate excellent client service to be Convex’s preferred insurer for clients.
• Mentor junior team members to maintain engagement and retention.

Skills

Aviation underwriting

Strategic portfolio growth

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

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.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 30 days Annual Leave
• Birthday Leave
• 10% Employer Pension Contribution
• Private Health Insurance Medical Cover
• Group Income Protection
• Life Assurance Cover
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Annual Health Check
• 3 days of Volunteer Leave each year
• £1,300 to spend on learning & wellbeing
• Give as You Earn
• Cycle to Work
• Season Ticket Loan