Underwriter

Avencia Consulting Services; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the United Kingdom is seeking experienced Energy Underwriters to manage an Upstream and Midstream portfolio. This high-performing team values career progression and professional development. Candidates should have proven insurance experience in the Energy sector, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Power BI. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the insurance industry, ideally within the Upstream or Midstream Energy sector.
• A collaborative team player.
• Experience interpreting data for underwriting decisions.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite Upstream & Midstream Energy portfolio to ensure profitability and growth.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and broker counterparts.
• Monitor aggregates and catastrophe exposure.
• Monitor aggregates and ensure accurate data capture.
• Collaborate within established workflows to support objectives.

Skills

Experienced in the Energy market

Strong analytical skills

Strong decision-making skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with Power BI

Education

CII qualification (or progress towards it)

Tools

Catastrophe and Aggregation Management software

Power BI

Catastrophe and Aggregation Management software

Job description

Overview

We are seeking experienced Energy Underwriters to join a leading Energy team specialising in Upstream and Midstream risks.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a high-performing underwriting team managing a large lead-market portfolio. The team places strong emphasis on career progression and professional development, offering clear opportunities for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite Upstream & Midstream Energy portfolio to ensure profitability and growth.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and broker counterparts.
• Make data-driven underwriting decisions through account assessments and portfolio analysis.
• Monitor aggregates and catastrophe exposure, ensuring accurate data capture and compliance.
• Collaborate efficiently within established workflows to support business objectives.

Skills & experience

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated with experience in the Energy market.

• Proven experience in the insurance industry, ideally within the Upstream or Midstream Energy sector.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• A collaborative team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Power BI for portfolio analysis.
• Experience with Catastrophe and Aggregation Management software is advantageous.
• CII qualification (or progress towards it) preferred.