Class Underwriter - Conventional Power

AXA UK; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading insurance group in London focused on developing strategies for Onshore Conventional Power. In this influential role, you'll manage underwriting tasks, foster client relationships, and work on market strategy. Your expertise will be vital to ensure profitable outcomes and drive business growth in a dynamic sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in underwriting for Onshore Conventional Power.
• ACII qualification mandatory.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage underwriting for Conventional Power portfolio.
• Develop business strategy and maintain client relationships.
• Perform slip and rating analysis.

Skills

Underwriting experience specific to Lloyd’s & London Market

Experience specific to insurance of Onshore Conventional Power

Negotiating with brokers and liaising with clients

Mathematics

Data and analytical skills

Global Macro Economics

Organised

Resilient

Communication

Teamwork

Education

ACII qualified

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Profile Summary

Build out and take ownership of all aspects of underwriting and effective profitable portfolio management of Chaucer’s Onshore Conventional Power business including developing the business strategy, with emphasis on Onshore Conventional Power to ensure propositions sits alongside and complements existing Renewable Power offering thereby working closely with Head of Renewables & Energy Transition.

Job Description

• Build out Conventional Power business plan and strategy including defining risk appetite, target segments / occupancies / geographies, CAT appetite / strategy
• Formulate pricing methodology as well as develop and implement associated pricing models
• Responsible for managing Conventional Power portfolio always ensuring its profitable and balanced development over time
• Underwrite new and renewal risks and approve endorsements / amendments as required in accordance with the Group, Syndicate and Divisional business plan strategy, underwriting guidelines manual and underwriting authority
• Alongside Divisional Head lead the development of long-term strategy for Conventional Power and related business across all business platforms and Chaucer offices
• Produce and present business plans for agreement by Chaucer underwriting management
• Perform slip and rating analysis and undertake premium monitoring
• Perform PML and aggregation analysis in conjunction with the exposure management team
• Monitor risks written and due for renewal as well as developing list of target accounts
• Monitor & ensure the accuracy and upkeep of all written premium data on Charisma for all risks written within the area of responsibility
• Prepare reports and statistical information as required from time to time
• Assist with the development and enhancement of underwriting systems where applicable, including new and/or enhanced rate/premium benchmarking models
• Develop and maintain relationships with brokers to ensure good flow of new and renewal business that fits strategic appetite, and to enhance Chaucer brand, market profile and reputation
• Develop & maintain relationships with customers to aid business understanding, risk retention and target new business, including travel as required
• Attend market risk presentations and market body meetings as applicable
• Keep up to date with Onshore Conventional Power industry developments to maintain knowledge of technical risk factors
• Liaise with other business areas within Chaucer as required to ensure effective management of the energy account including credit control, compliance, claims, exposure management, internal risk review and actuarial functions
• Maintain supportive relationships across the energy team and around the other Chaucer underwriting divisions, both in London and overseas
• Ensure timely and effective administrative processing and peer review of risks written
• Strive to achieve personal objectives as set out by Divisional Head

Regulatory Responsibilities

Manage the relationships with Customers, Agents and Service Providers:

• Advise, assist and service customers on insurance and risk matters to promote customers’ satisfaction
• Foster positive relationships with customers and attain an understanding of their needs
• Ensure that customer complaints are promptly identified, recorded and referred as appropriate
• Complete all required annual product review assessments to agreed timescales with approvals obtained and recorded
• Follow all Chaucer Group Product Governance processes in the UCM and obtain appropriate approvals
• Ensure that the principles of providing good customer outcomes and the fair treatment of customers are upheld by Agents and Service Providers.

Skills and Competencies

• Experience specific to insurance of Onshore Conventional Power
• Experience of negotiating with brokers and liaising with clients
• Underwriting experience specific to the Lloyd’s & London Market
• Excel and Word – Intermediate
• Mathematics, data and analytical skills
• Global Macro Economics
• Organised and able to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Able to communicate with different levels and is adaptable
• Resilient and able to work in a pressured environment
• Works as part of a team

Education

• ACII qualified

ABOUT US

Chaucer is a leading insurance group at Lloyd’s, the world’s specialist insurance market. We help protect industries around the world from the risks they face. Our customers include major airlines, energy companies, shipping groups, global manufacturers and property groups.

Our headquarters are in London, and we have international offices in Bermuda, Copenhagen, Dubai and Singapore to be closer to our clients across the world. To learn more about us please visit our website.

Chaucer is committed to diversity, actively values difference and respects people regardless of the protected characteristics which are outlined in the Equality Act 2010 (UK legislation) as a result of the Equal Treatment Directive 2006 (EU legislation).

A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace are core to our success as a business and integral to our winning strategy and culture. We recruit from the widest available pool of talent, and our hiring, assessment and selection process is fair, free from bias and one which ensures we select the right person for the job, based on merit. We are committed to promoting a culture that actively values difference, and recognises that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect throughout their employment.

We are open to considering flexible working arrangements for all roles and encourage you to outline your needs during the interview process.