Underwriter - Professions, US

CFC Underwriting; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in London is seeking an Underwriter for their US Professions team. This role involves underwriting new business and renewals, managing broker relationships, and contributing to team initiatives. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of experience in professional liability and a strong sales-oriented mindset. Join a high-performance team and contribute to innovative solutions for a variety of professional service firms.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of underwriting or broking experience in professional liability.
• Experience with US business is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new business and renewals.
• Respond to and manage broker inquiries promptly.
• Build strong broker relationships face-to-face and over the phone.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Collaboration

Numerical Ability

Job description

Underwriter - Professions, US

Department: Professions

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

Reporting To: Antony Aylett

Description

Thanks to continued significant organic growth, we have an exciting opportunity to join one of the most established Professional Liability teams in London. After winning the ‘All Stars’ award at the inaugural CFC impact awards, the team consistently exceeds expectations to deliver exceptional service and results. They are looking for a high performer to join CFC as they build the underwriting team of the future.

The team is a market leader in providing professional liability solutions for SME businesses, as well as a developing book of middle market and larger accounts. As a team of 21, they insure over 13,500 clients and consider over 50,000 submissions a year.

As one of the largest professional liability teams in London, focusing on protecting US-based clients, this role offers exposure to a wide variety of risks. While professional liability is a core component, their innovative package policies also include general liability, cyber, and property insurance, providing a unique learning experience. They offer six distinct products for a range of professional service firms, from engineers to contractors and miscellaneous professional firms in both traditional and emerging sectors, presenting endless opportunities for development.

About the role

As an underwriter on the US Professions team, you will handle key aspects of the underwriting process, including new business and renewal underwriting, responding to broker queries, managing portfolios, and driving broker development.

You will work directly with brokers from day one, with training and support provided by other team members to understand the products, appetite, and broker base.

• Underwrite new business and renewals.
• Respond to and manage broker inquiries promptly and professionally, producing quotations within SLAs.
• Proactively develop new business opportunities and build strong broker relationships both face-to-face and over the phone.
• Contribute to team and group initiatives.
• Deliver presentations on CFC products, trends, and exposures.

About you

We seek a driven individual who strives for high performance, enjoys teamwork, and is eager to develop skills and share knowledge with junior team members. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of underwriting or broking experience in professional liability (E&O), preferably with multi-class exposure. Experience with US business is advantageous but not essential; a keen interest to gain such experience is acceptable.

You should have a sales orientation, problem-solving skills, strong numerical ability, and attention to detail. A strong work ethic and excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential. The candidate should be motivated to join an ambitious, high-performance team and be part of building the underwriting team of the future.

Core Values

Love what you do: We show up each day ready to take on the world. Our passion and intensity set us apart and positively impact colleagues, customers, brokers, and carriers.

Challenge everything: We are not afraid to question the status quo and constantly seek improvements.

Have fun, be good: While insurance is serious business, we make work enjoyable. We welcome diverse viewpoints and treat everyone with respect.