Senior Casualty Treaty Underwriter

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Casualty Treaty Underwriter to join their London team. In this pivotal role, you will assess risks and underwrite Casualty treaties, including Public and Product Liability. The position emphasizes client relationship management and strategic development within a collaborative environment. This firm values integrity and personal responsibility, offering a competitive remuneration package and a professional workplace culture. If you have a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for the insurance sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Professional work environment

Flat management hierarchy

Team-based culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Casualty insurance and reinsurance.
• Proficiency in underwriting and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Underwriting Casualty treaties and managing client relationships.
• Conducting negotiations and exploring new business opportunities.

Skills

Casualty insurance knowledge

Negotiation skills

Communication abilities

Business development

Risk modelling

Education

University degree in economics

Degree in mathematics/statistics

Law-related discipline

Tools

Underwriting tools

Rating tools

IT systems

Job description

Senior Casualty Treaty Underwriter, London

Client: Gen Re

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 307d92f86179

Job Views: 14

Posted: 28.04.2025

Expiry Date: 12.06.2025

Job Description

Shape Your Future With Us

General Re Corporation, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., is a holding company for global reinsurance and related operations, with more than 2,000 employees worldwide. It owns General Reinsurance Corporation and General Reinsurance AG, which conducts business as Gen Re.

Gen Re delivers reinsurance solutions to the Life/Health and Property/Casualty insurance industries. Represented in all major reinsurance markets through a network of 38 offices, we have earned superior financial strength ratings from each of the major rating agencies.

We currently offer an excellent opportunity for a Senior Casualty Underwriter in our London Treaty team.

Main Purpose of the Role

In this role, you will be responsible for risk assessment and underwriting in the Casualty sector, including Public and Product Liability, Employers Liability, and Financial Lines. Reporting to the London Treaty Chief Underwriter, you will manage reinsurance business in accordance with underwriting authorities and client strategies.

Your Job Responsibilities

• Underwriting and accepting Casualty treaties, including premium calculation and deciding on terms and conditions in accordance with the underwriting guidelines, internal directives, targets, and client strategies;
• Conducting negotiations and supporting in maintaining relationships with clients and brokers;
• Servicing client accounts and exploring new business potential;
• Administering the contracts assigned, including exposure monitoring and liability/accumulation assessment;
• Performing result and portfolio analysis and preparing line of business reports;
• Developing and implementing strategies for the London Casualty Treaty book; participating in planning and control activities;
• Participating in reviews, staff training, and supporting local and international projects and market events.

Your Profile

• University degree in economics, sciences (mathematics/statistics), or law-related discipline;
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Casualty insurance and knowledge of reinsurance;
• Proficiency with IT systems, underwriting, rating tools, and risk modelling;
• Excellent team skills, business development, negotiation, and communication abilities;
• Strong entrepreneurial spirit, proactive, and capable of working under pressure with multitasking skills;
• Willingness to travel, with the position based in London.

What We Offer

• A highly professional and inclusive work environment that values excellence, integrity, and personal responsibility;
• A flat management hierarchy and team-based culture promoting collaboration and open communication;
• A competitive remuneration package based on experience and qualifications.