Senior Underwriter - War & Terrorism

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance firm seeks a Senior War and Terrorism Underwriter based in London to enhance their Marine – Terrorism division. This role involves leadership and development of underwriting policies, mentoring staff, and collaborating globally to achieve business goals.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in wholesale and retail war and terrorism underwriting.
• Demonstrated leadership in team building and performance management.
• Strong grasp of regulatory, claims, and actuarial functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of underwriters and support staff.
• Develop and implement underwriting strategies and training.
• Travel up to 30% globally to foster client and broker relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Underwriting

Regulatory Knowledge

Performance Management

Collaboration

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london (city of london), United Kingdom

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

We're Hiring: Senior War and Terrorism Underwriter | London | Full-Time

Join a global insurance business committed to protecting what matters most. We’re looking for a Senior War and Terrorism Underwriter to help drive our Marine – Terrorism division forward with expertise, innovation, and a people-first approach.

? Location: London

? Type: Permanent, Full-Time

? Start Date: August 2024

About the Role

As a senior member of the team, you'll maintain underwriting policies and procedures, mentor and develop staff, and work cross-functionally with claims, actuarial, product development, and compliance teams. You’ll also champion the War and Terrorism product lines across global markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of underwriters and support staff
• Develop and implement underwriting strategies and training
• Travel up to 30% globally to foster client and broker relationships
• Collaborate across the global network to meet profit and growth goals

What You Bring

• Deep expertise in wholesale and retail war and terrorism underwriting
• Demonstrated leadership in team building and performance management
• Strong grasp of regulatory, claims, and actuarial functions
• A proactive, energetic approach with a track record of exceeding targets
• Ability to thrive in a highly matrixed and collaborative environment