Underwriter

ibott; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days' annual leave

Non-contributory pension

Private medical insurance

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Apollo, a Skyward Group company, seeks an Underwriter to join the ibott underwriting team within Syndicate 1971. You will underwrite a portfolio focused on US and International risks, supporting innovative and high growth businesses at the forefront of mobility and technology.

The portfolio is predominantly US-domiciled with international exposure; underwriting authority will align to your experience. Hybrid & flexible working supported.

Qualifications

• Experience underwriting insurance risks or working closely with underwriting decision-making in a commercial insurance environment.
• Strong broker engagement and relationship management capability.
• Analytical mindset, with advanced Excel skills and comfort working in a data-driven environment.
• Ability to operate with autonomy and sound judgement within a defined authority framework.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging industries, evolving risk landscapes and innovative business models.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite US and International risks across primary and specialist liability classes.
• Work closely with brokers and clients to structure bespoke insurance solutions for complex and emerging risks.
• Contribute to portfolio performance management, pricing discipline and exposure oversight.
• Operate within Syndicate 1971’s risk appetite and underwriting framework, with authority levels aligned to experience.
• Support continued innovation through data led underwriting and analytical insight.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Commercial insurance

Excel skills

Broker engagement

Tools

Excel

Job description

Apollo, a Skyward Group company, is an innovation-inspired insurance platform operating at Lloyd’s of London, delivering data-driven and creative solutions across a broad range of risks.

Our name reflects our origins. Inspired by one of our founding investors, Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon, the business was built with the same pioneering mindset. Alongside Jim Hays, Neil set out to create a different kind of Lloyd’s platform, focused, agile and built around people.

Since launch in 2009, we have grown into a diversified insurance group offering products across Property, Casualty, Marine, Energy and Transportation, Specialty and Reinsurance, alongside Smart Follow and digital and embedded risk programmes. Our experience and unique ecosystem give Platform Partners the best chance of success, from navigating the Lloyd’s new entrant process through to the delivery of their long-term strategy.

With a team of more than 300 professionals, we continue to grow with purpose, combining underwriting excellence, innovation and collaboration to enable a more resilient and sustainable world.

Your Role

We are recruiting for an Underwriter to join the ibott underwriting team within Syndicate 1971. You will underwrite a portfolio focused primarily on US and International risks, supporting innovative and high growth businesses operating at the forefront of mobility and technology.

The portfolio is predominantly US domiciled business, with additional international exposure across selected territories. Business is written on an Open Market basis, with close broker engagement and structured distribution relationships. Underwriting authority and referral thresholds will be aligned to your experience and capability.

Since 2014, ibott has established itself as a recognised leader in underwriting innovative companies operating in the sharing economy and future of transportation. The team combines long term strategic partnerships with a data driven underwriting approach, enabling tailored risk transfer solutions and genuine collaboration with clients

What You Will Do

• Underwrite US and International risks across primary and specialist liability classes.


• Work closely with brokers and clients to structure bespoke insurance solutions for complex and emerging risks.


• Contribute to portfolio performance management, pricing discipline and exposure oversight.


• Operate within Syndicate 1971’s risk appetite and underwriting framework, with authority levels aligned to experience.


• Support continued innovation through data led underwriting and analytical insight.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience underwriting insurance risks or working closely with underwriting decision-making in a commercial insurance environment.


• Strong broker engagement and relationship management capability.


• Analytical mindset, with advanced Excel skills and comfort working in a data-driven environment.


• Ability to operate with autonomy and sound judgement within a defined authority framework.


• Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging industries, evolving risk landscapes and innovative business models.

What you’ll get in return

• Fair and attractive salary


• Discretionary bonus


• 31 days' annual leave


• Non-contributory pension


• Private medical insurance

Our commitment to inclusion

At Apollo, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are a diverse, growing team of empowered experts who bring collaboration, innovation and data-driven thinking to every relationship and every risk.

We believe diversity and inclusion go far beyond targets. They are essential to understanding the global communities we serve and to making better decisions. That’s why we are committed to developing diverse talent at every level and creating an environment where different perspectives are genuinely valued, supported and celebrated.

We also run a programme of events, training and initiatives designed to recognise both the challenges and opportunities that come with building an inclusive workplace.

Hybrid & flexible working

Flexible and hybrid working are fully embraced at Apollo. We do not believe in presenteeism. Instead, we trust our people to work in ways that allow them to perform at their best, balancing professional responsibilities with personal commitments.