Senior Underwriter, UK & Ireland Casualty

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the underwriting sector is looking for a Senior Underwriter for UK & Ireland Casualty. The role involves underwriting third-party liability risks, developing business opportunities, and collaborating with brokers. Ideal candidates will possess a strong technical background and at least 5 years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of underwriting experience in UK casualty lines.
• Strong technical knowledge of Employers’ Liability, Public Liability, and Products Liability.
• Exposure to Professional Indemnity or D&O is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite UK & Ireland casualty risks within agreed authority limits.
• Evaluate risk exposures and provide tailored insurance solutions.
• Maintain and grow broker relationships through regular engagement.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship Management

Technical Knowledge

Education

ACII or equivalent (preferred)

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Senior Underwriter, UK & Ireland Casualty, slough

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Client:

Rokstone Underwriting

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

31.05.2025

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15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Underwriter, UK & Ireland Casualty

Entity: Rokstone Underwriting

Location: London/Hybrid

Who We Are

Rokstone, part of the Aventum Group, is an established international underwriting MGA and approved Lloyd’s of London coverholder, where we also hold a Lloyd’s Box. With innovation at our core, we go beyond the ordinary to offer brokers specialised (re)insurance solutions. Within Rokstone, we house specialist MGAs such as Novus, iSure, and iFarm, each contributing to our commitment to redefining industry standards.

Our people are at the heart of Aventum. Working together in dynamic, service-focused teams, we prioritise our customers in everything we do. Collaboration fuels our success, courage drives innovation, and continuous improvement keeps us ahead in a rapidly evolving industry. Our shared commitment is to revolutionise insurance for the better, one day at a time.

We also believe that investing in our people is investing in our future. By empowering people across the Group to develop their careers, advance within the Group, and embrace new challenges, we build an environment where growth and learning never stop.

Our competitive benefits package, offered via a flexible benefits platform, reflects this. Beyond core benefits, employees can tailor their benefits to meet their needs and support their unique goals and ambitions.

Role Summary

Rokstone Underwriting is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Casualty Underwriter to join our UK & Ireland team. This role will focus on underwriting and developing a portfolio of third-party liability risks including Employers’, Public, and Products Liability, with additional exposure to Professional Indemnity and other casualty lines.

You will work closely with brokers and internal stakeholders to deliver technical underwriting decisions, develop business opportunities, and support profitable growth across the UK & Ireland casualty portfolio.

Role Accountabilities

• Underwrite new and renewal UK & Ireland casualty risks within agreed authority limits and underwriting guidelines.
• Evaluate risk exposures and provide tailored insurance solutions across a variety of casualty products.
• Maintain and grow broker relationships through regular engagement and market presence.
• Ensure underwriting decisions are compliant with internal standards and external regulations.
• Assist in developing underwriting strategy, including pricing models, appetite, and product wording.
• Monitor portfolio performance, assist with analysis, and contribute to reporting.
• Keep an eye on the market developments, trends, and competitor activity in the UK & Ireland casualty space.
• Collaborate with teams, including claims, compliance, actuarial, and operations, to maintain underwriting discipline and support cross-functional initiatives.

Role Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of underwriting experience in UK casualty lines, ideally within an MGA or Lloyd’s environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of Employers’ Liability, Public Liability, and Products Liability.
• Exposure to other third-party lines such as Professional Indemnity or D&O is advantageous.
• Commercial mindset and ability to balance technical analysis with broker and client needs.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Working knowledge of the UK regulatory environment (FCA/PRA).
• Progress toward or completion of ACII or equivalent preferred.

Management Duties

• Yes

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are proud to share that 93% of our employees say they can be themselves at work. We aim to hire our industry's finest people because the best people drive the best outcomes. We will forever challenge the status quo because we know there are always ways to improve things. Because together, we're limitless.

We value applicants from all backgrounds and foster a culture of inclusivity. We understand the need for flexibility, so we work in a hybrid model. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.