Contingency Underwriter

Apollo; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent (re)insurer is seeking a Contingency Underwriter to join their Specialty team in London. This role involves underwriting high-profile risks across entertainment, sports, and media, with a focus on building relationships in the Lloyd’s market. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in contingency underwriting and strong commercial acumen, along with excellent communication and negotiation skills. A competitive salary, discretionary bonus, and comprehensive benefits package are offered, promoting a flexible and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

31 days of annual leave

Non-contributory pension

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contingency underwriting or related specialty line.
• Strong ability to assess and price complex risks.
• Familiarity with Lloyd’s market operations.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and price a diverse portfolio of contingency risks.
• Craft bespoke insurance solutions with brokers and clients.
• Monitor market trends to shape underwriting strategy.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Problem-solving

Education

Professional qualifications such as ACII

Job description

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Apollo is a specialised independent (re)insurer, established in 2009, to deliver top-tier products and services to clients, brokers, and capital partners at Lloyd’s. The name "Apollo" was inspired by the achievements of one of its founding investors, Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon in 1969. Together with Jim Hays, Neil identified an opportunity to create a unique service provider within Lloyd’s.

Since its inception, Apollo has significantly broadened its portfolio of insurance solutions. This includes Apollo 1969’s traditional and specialty lines, ibott 1971’s innovative sharing economy products, and managing agency services at Lloyd’s through our Platform Partner Syndicates. Today, Apollo continues to grow with team of over 280 professionals dedicated to fulfilling the company’s mission of enabling a resilient and sustainable world.

“We attract and retain a diverse range of talent by fostering an inclusive, equitable team environment where individuals from all backgrounds have opportunities to grow, succeed, and contribute. We empower our teams to achieve excellence and drive forward-thinking solutions, aiming to enable a resilient and sustainable world.” - David Ibeson, Group CEO

Your Role:

We’re seeking a forward-thinking and commercially astute Contingency Underwriter to join our growing Specialty team. This newly created role offers a unique opportunity to underwrite high-profile and non-standard risks across entertainment, sports, and media - while helping elevate Apollo’s presence in the Lloyd’s market and beyond.

You’ll be based at the box in Lloyd’s, trading transactional business face-to-face, with opportunities to travel to continue to strengthen broker and client relationships.

What you’ll do:

• Underwrite and price a diverse portfolio of contingency risks, including event cancellation, non-appearance, prize indemnity, and media production.
• Craft bespoke insurance solutions in collaboration with brokers and clients.
• Leverage data insights and expert judgment to assess complex exposures.
• Monitor market trends and emerging risks to shape underwriting strategy.
• Collaborate with claims, actuarial, and legal teams to ensure robust risk management and policy wording.
• Represent Apollo at industry events and build strong, lasting relationships across the market.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in contingency underwriting or a related specialty line within Lloyd’s or the wider insurance market.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to assess and price bespoke, complex risks.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with confidence in client-facing roles.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
• Familiarity with Lloyd’s market operations and regulatory frameworks.
• A collaborative, solutions-focused approach with a passion for innovation.
• Professional qualifications such as ACII (or working towards) are advantageous.
• A creative thinker who can navigate ambiguity and tailor solutions to unique client needs.

What you will get in return:

Our compensation package is designed to attract top talent. In addition to a fair and attractive salary, this role offers a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive range of benefits, including 31 days of annual leave, a non-contributory pension and private medical insurance.

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

Apollo is a growing and diverse team of empowered and passionate experts who focus on bringing innovation, data driven decision making and collaboration to every relationship and every risk. To meet the needs of a demanding global insurance market, we need a diverse workforce that truly understands the international communities we serve.

That is why we're focused on developing diverse talent at every level; inclusion and diversity means more to us than just chasing a target and we are committed to supporting and celebrating difference. Our people are at the heart of our business which is why we value the diversity of thought and talent of every member of our team.

We offer a range of support and run a programme of events and training that recognise the challenges and opportunities relating to diversity.

Hybrid & flexible working:

At Apollo, hybrid and flexible working is fully embraced and we do not see the benefit of presenteeism. We understand that no two colleagues are alike, and as such we support the ability to remain agile and achieve a home and work balance to best suit business and personal commitments.

Thank you!

To find out more about our values, ESG strategy and commitment to inclusion please click on the 'Life at Apollo' pack.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and General Business

• Industries

  Insurance

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