Senior Underwriter - War & Terrorism

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

Job summary

A global insurance business is seeking a Senior War and Terrorism Underwriter in London. This role involves maintaining underwriting policies, mentoring staff, and leading the War and Terrorism product lines globally. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in underwriting and a proactive approach to achieving targets.

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 expertise

Collaboration

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Senior Underwriter - War & Terrorism, London

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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