Underwriter - Casualty, Marine & Energy

AEGIS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier insurance syndicate in London is seeking a US Casualty Underwriter to manage its portfolio effectively while focusing on Energy and Marine Liability business. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the US Casualty market and strong organizational skills. This is a unique opportunity to work within a collaborative team aiming for high standards.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable expertise in the US Casualty insurance market.
• Experience in underwriting according to business plans.
• Knowledge of underwriting procedures and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite business on behalf of the Syndicate.
• Assist the Class Underwriter with the US Casualty portfolio.
• Collaborate with peer reviewers for risk record accuracy.

Skills

Deep subject matter expertise in the US Casualty insurance market

Strong organisational and planning skills

Strong presenting, analytical and negotiation skills

Solid network in the London market

Sound knowledge of the London and wider US Casualty market

Good IT skills including MS Office

Ability to work in a team and build relationships

Education

ACII qualification or progress towards it

Job description

Overview

AEGIS London currently have a vacancy in the Casualty team for a US Casualty Underwriter to help manage the US Casualty portfolio as well as work on Energy and Marine Liability business. You will be tasked with underwriting in accordance with the business plan and personal underwriting authorities. This is a unique opportunity for an underwriter to focus on strengthening the US Casualty portfolio as well as engaging in two complimentary classes of business that help improve the overall US Casualty underwriting at a top quartile Lloyd’s Syndicate.

Duties And Accountabilities

• To underwrite business on behalf of the Syndicate in accordance with personal underwriting authority and the Syndicate’s underwriting procedures and class underwriting guidelines; achieving the business mix, planned premium income and ultimate loss ratios as contained within the agreed business plan
• To assist the Class Underwriter with managing the current US Casualty portfolio and contributing one’s own knowledge and experience to help grow the existing portfolio with new opportunities that compliment the current book
• To share information and collaborate with peer reviewers to ensure risk records are complete and available for review in a timely manner
• To liaise with other departments as appropriate (credit control, claims, underwriting risk management etc)
• To ensure that the service provided to brokers and policyholders is of the highest standard
• To work as part of a collaborative team within AEGIS London and ensure good working relationships are maintained with all staff

Skills, Knowledge And Experience

• Deep subject matter expertise and demonstrable expertise in the US Casualty insurance market
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Strong presenting, analytical and negotiation skills
• A solid network in the London market
• A sound knowledge and understanding of the London and wider US Casualty market
• ACII qualification would be advantageous, or progress towards it
• Good IT skills including MS Office applications
• The ability to work as part of a team and build relationships with both internal and external contacts

AEGIS Values

Fairness and respect: We make decisions considering the best interests of key stakeholders. We are direct and straightforward in our actions, working collaboratively to create a culture of fairness and respect.

Open and inclusive: We act with integrity, valuing diversity of thought and background. We take time to listen to the needs of our customers, stakeholders and colleagues working together to seek and share information.

Ambitious: We have a passion for success, aspiring to be recognised as best in class. We embrace new opportunities, encouraging innovation in pursuit of our goals.

Striving to be better: We strive to improve at all times, challenging complacency, being agile and adapting to change. We always seek to improve our customers’ experience with us.

Investing in people’s potential: We provide an environment where each employee can reach their personal potential. We encourage personal accountability for performance and individual ownership for growth and success.

AEGIS London is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of a diverse workforce in facilitating better decision making and business growth. We encourage a variety of differing views, perspectives and insights to create a collaborative working environment. Diversity and Inclusion are fundamental to our business and we encourage applications from all backgrounds recognising the diversity of society and our customers.

It’s important to us that you are able to perform at your best when applying for a role with AEGIS London. If there are any adjustments we can reasonably make to ensure that the process is accessible for you please telephone us on [phone] or email [e-mail].

As a business, we understand individual circumstances may differ and aim to be adaptable and to support flexible working practices. Talk to our recruitment team to understand how AEGIS London can help support you in reaching your full potential