Underwriter - Casualty, Marine & Energy

Starr Underwriting; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in London is seeking a US Casualty Underwriter for their Casualty team. This position focuses on managing the US Casualty portfolio, while also engaging in Energy and Marine Liability business. The successful candidate will have strong expertise in the US Casualty insurance market and collaborate within a high-performing team to enhance service quality.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge in US Casualty insurance market.
• Ability to work as part of a team and build relationships.
• Strong presenting skills and solid network in the London market.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite business on behalf of the Syndicate.
• Assist in managing the US Casualty portfolio.
• Ensure service quality for brokers and policyholders.

Skills

Subject matter expertise in US Casualty insurance

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

IT skills including MS Office

Education

ACII qualification

Job description

Time Type:

Full time

Working Pattern:

Hybrid

Purpose of the Role

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

The successful candidate will possess:

• 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