Commercial Underwriter

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd.; Brierley Hill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global provider of insurance solutions seeks an experienced Underwriter in Brierley Hill, England. Candidates should have 5-7 years of experience in underwriting commercial combined or property business and possess excellent analytical and communication skills. The role demands strong marketing capabilities and the ability to cultivate relationships with brokers. A collaborative approach to team development is essential. Competitive benefits and a supportive career coaching program are offered.

Benefits

Career coaching program

Access to development tools

Global networking opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience underwriting commercial combined or property business.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for client interactions.
• Strong business acumen and negotiation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Understand risk exposures and perform necessary referrals.
• Issue bound policies correctly and timely.
• Supervise work and develop team members appropriately.
• Attend client meetings and foster relationships with key brokers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Marketing and business development

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Tools

Underwriting systems

MS Office applications

Job description

Responsibilities

Understanding of risk exposures.

Perform referrals (as required) with the relevant AW contact.

Responsible for timely and correct issuance of bound policies.

Working closely with the wider Commercial Division and contributing to the formation of overall strategy and business plans and the execution thereof.

Authorizing of quotes, binders, and invoices in accordance with company guidelines.

Accountable for the maintenance of underwriting files in an orderly manner and in accordance with the underwriting guidelines.

Supervision of work to Underwriters as deemed appropriate and responsible for the professional development and training of assigned team members or direct reports where applicable.

Marketing – attending client/broker meetings, lunches, dinners and other social outings as applicable. Meeting with key brokers regularly to discuss production, service and other topics relative to division operation.

Qualifications

5‑7 years demonstrable experience underwriting commercial combined or property business.

Excellent analytical skills and solid knowledge of pricing & actuarial models and methods.

Highly articulate, with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills – required for daily liaison with clients and brokers including delivering effective presentations and building strong working relationships.

Strong marketing and business development capability – commercial acumen, ability to influence and negotiate to various levels of seniority, internally and externally.

Highly computer literate within MS Office applications with advanced proficiency using underwriting systems.

Methodical approach to work, strong organization skills; capable of dealing with tight reporting deadlines and conflicting priorities.

Overall team player with collaborative outlook – coaching approach to the development of more junior members of the team.

Working at Allied World – over 1,600 professionals with deep industry expertise.

Benefits

Instant membership in the Allied World team – a global network of colleagues who will support your career journey.

Manager who will help you build your career through a structured coaching program.

Access to a full suite of learning and development tools and resources.

Global presence with offices in Bermuda, Atlanta, Boston, Brisbane, Chicago, Costa Mesa, Dallas, Dublin, Farmington (CT), Hong Kong, Houston, Labuan, London, Los Angeles, Manchester, Miami, Nashville, New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney, Toronto and Zug.

About Allied World

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients, cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since 2001. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, and benefit from a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in non‑traditional ways.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Allied World is an equal opportunity employer. Subject to applicable law, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, age, disability, military service, marital or civil partnership status, family status, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law or regulation in the relevant jurisdiction where we operate.