Portfolio Underwriter - Property

SiriusPoint Ltd.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global underwriter of insurance and reinsurance is seeking a Portfolio Underwriter to manage a defined book of business. The role requires 3-5 years of experience in commercial property underwriting, strong analytical and communication skills, and familiarity with pricing models. The successful candidate will work collaboratively to drive performance and ensure adherence to underwriting standards. A competitive compensation package is offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Supportive and collaborative environment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in real estate and/or property underwriting of commercial property risks.
• Ability to interpret data and trends to inform underwriting decisions.
• Experience in portfolio-level risk management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage the performance of assigned portfolios.
• Develop and implement underwriting strategies.
• Evaluate complex risks and make sound underwriting decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Professional qualifications such as ACII

Job description

Overview

SiriusPoint is a global underwriter of insurance and reinsurance providing solutions to clients and brokers around the world. Bermuda-headquartered with offices in New York, London, Stockholm and other locations, we are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (SPNT). We have licenses to write Property & Casualty and Accident & Health insurance and reinsurance globally. Our offering and distribution capabilities are strengthened by a portfolio of strategic partnerships with Managing General Agents and Program Administrators. With approximately $2.7 billion total capital, SiriusPoint’s operating companies have a financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) from AM Best, S&P and Fitch, and A3 from Moody’s.

As Portfolio Underwriter, you will be responsible for managing and optimising a defined book of business, ensuring underwriting profitability, and aligning with strategic objectives. This role involves analysing risk trends, setting underwriting strategies, and collaborating with distribution and actuarial teams to drive performance across the portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage the performance of assigned portfolios, identifying trends, opportunities, and areas for remediation.
• Develop and implement underwriting strategies, appetite, and guidelines in line with business objectives and market conditions.
• Evaluate complex risks and make sound underwriting decisions, ensuring alignment with pricing models and reinsurance structures.
• Work closely with actuaries, claims, distribution, and product teams to ensure cohesive portfolio performance.
• Ensure adherence to internal underwriting standards, regulatory requirements, and audit protocols.
• Recommend and implement process improvements, including automation and data-driven decision-making tools.
• Produce regular performance reports and insights to inform senior leadership and support strategic planning.

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience in real estate and/or property underwriting of commercial property risks
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and trends to inform underwriting decisions.
• Experience in portfolio-level risk management and performance optimisation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with pricing models, loss development patterns, and actuarial collaboration.
• Professional qualifications such as ACII or equivalent are preferred.
• Experience in working with MGA and Binders

Our Purpose, Vision and Culture

At SiriusPoint we work as one team across our global business, and we unite that team behind common goals, understanding the positive impact we can all make at SiriusPoint. We aim to retain and attract great people, knowing they can achieve a rewarding and enriching career.

Our Purpose is to provide security and resilience in an uncertain world.

Our Vision is to be recognized as a best-in-class insurer and reinsurer utilizing deep risk capabilities to protect our customers, blending our talent, expertise and data to provide intelligent risk solutions.

Our culture is one of performance and accountability. Our people are our experts and you will be empowered to apply your expertise in a supportive, collaborative and purposeful environment.

Our Values are at the heart of our business and guide everyday actions and decision making.

• Integrity: Integrity, respect and trust are our core principles
• Customer Focused: Our customers are the reason we exist
• Solution Driven: Creating solutions is our mindset
• Diversity: Diversity, inclusion and allyship make us stronger

Why Should You Join SiriusPoint?

Our people are our experts, and from day one you will be empowered to apply your expertise in a supportive, collaborative, and purposeful environment. Our Values — Integrity, Customer Focused, Solution Driven, Diversity, and Collaboration — are at the heart of our business, and they guide our everyday actions and decision making. We also unite our global team behind common goals, ensuring you can make a meaningful impact.

We aim to retain and attract great people, knowing they can achieve a rewarding and enriching career. We offer a competitive and above market compensation package.

We Achieve More Together

At SiriusPoint, we know that diversity, inclusion and allyship make us stronger. We value and are committed to supporting the unique voices, backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and contributions of the diverse global employee base that make up our business.

We know that a diverse and equitable culture, where all voices are included and heard, is critical to our success as an employer. We are committed to developing our DE&I strategy to ensure that SiriusPoint remains a supportive and empowering place of work.