Senior Marine & Energy Liability Underwriter – Lead & Grow

MSIG Europe AG; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

MS Amlin is seeking a Senior Underwriter for Marine & Energy Liability in London. You will underwrite and grow a lead portfolio, develop broker relationships, and coordinate with claims and other teams to deliver profitable outcomes.

You will assess risks, structure solutions, and negotiate terms to balance client needs with profitability, while championing governance and regulatory standards. The role supports a shifting energy market with growth in power and utilities.

Qualifications

• Marine or energy liability underwriting experience in the London market.
• Experience leading business or moving into a lead role.
• Track record of writing new business and developing broker relationships.
• Strong technical judgement and ability to make decisions under time pressure.
• Strong negotiating, networking and relationship-building skills.
• Good understanding of risk, regulatory and legal requirements.
• ACII or a similar professional qualification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage a portfolio of marine and energy liability risks, making sound long term decisions within the agreed appetite and authority.
• Contribute to the lead book, taking underwriting positions the market follows.
• Proactively develop and pursue new business opportunities, clients and products.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers and trading partners, representing the syndicate at market meetings and events.
• Structure solutions that balance client need with profitability, and negotiate terms with confidence.
• Monitor portfolio performance, identifying trends in pricing, claims and emerging risk, and contribute to portfolio reviews.
• Support the continued development of the account as the energy market shifts, including growth in power and utilities.
• Work closely with marine and energy claims colleagues so that the claims proposition forms part of what we offer clients.
• Analyse and write risks in accordance with appetite and guidelines, making sound decisions.
• Understand and negotiate wordings in line with corporate standards.
• Undertake portfolio analysis to identify opportunities and build robust business cases.
• Drive client experience through governance of issues, product design, liaison and claims management.
• Act as a peer reviewer on risks and endorsements as required.
• Participate in underwriting meetings and maintain the risk entry system.
• Produce accurate class reports and monitor premium payments.
• Remain alert to developments affecting profitability and opportunities.

Skills

Marine liability underwriting

Energy liability underwriting

Lead/leadership

New business development

Broker relationships

Negotiation

Risk/regulatory knowledge

Education

ACII or equivalent

Job description

MS Amlin is seeking a Senior Underwriter for Marine & Energy Liability in London. You will underwrite and grow a lead portfolio, develop broker relationships, and coordinate with claims and other teams to deliver profitable outcomes.

You will assess risks, structure solutions, and negotiate terms to balance client needs with profitability, while championing governance and regulatory standards. The role supports a shifting energy market with growth in power and utilities.