Underwriter, Portfolio Solutions

Canopius; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing division of a leading global insurer, where you'll play a pivotal role in building innovative portfolio products. This exciting position involves managing broker relationships, developing underwriting guidelines, and ensuring compliance with governance standards. You'll work in a dynamic environment that fosters collaboration and innovation, contributing to a positive culture while driving profitable results. If you're passionate about underwriting and eager to explore new opportunities, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact in a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Non-contributory pension

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Qualifications

• Strong background in customer relationship management and portfolio underwriting.
• Proven ability in business development and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage broker client relationships and create underwriting guidelines.
• Collaborate on deal progression and ensure compliance with company policies.

Skills

Customer/Broker Relationship Management

Portfolio Underwriting Mindset

Business Development

Data Analysis

External Environment Knowledge

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

Job Description

The Role

Joining a new and fast-growing division of Canopius, helping build a market-leading Portfolio Solutions offering globally. The role will include technical portfolio analysis and client engagement. Building and maintaining new, innovative portfolio products within profitable guidelines and regulations, facilitating underwriting activities and programmes that are of high standard and compliant with Canopius’s governance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Managing individual broker clients and taking ownership of the relationship.
2. Creating and revising underwriting guidelines, monitoring contracts monthly, and disseminating information and intelligence to the wider open market underwriting teams.
3. Collaborating to manage deal progression of new and renewing business.
4. Acting as a technical expert internally, representing the division in all internal matters.
5. Seeking new opportunities and exploring internal collaboration with innovative insights.
6. Ensuring all work aligns with company policies and is documented to a high standard.
7. Planning and organizing own work, maintaining high communication within the team.
8. Fostering a positive culture in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Skills

• Customer/Broker Relationship Management
• Portfolio Underwriting Mindset
• Business Development
• Data Analysis
• External Environment Knowledge
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Engagement

Our Benefits

About Us

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on overall wellbeing, including hybrid working, a competitive salary, non-contributory pension, discretionary bonus, health and dental insurance, and other benefits to support financial, physical, social, and psychological health.

About Canopius

Canopius is a global specialty lines (re)insurer and a leading Lloyd’s of London market insurer with offices in the UK, US, Singapore, Australia, and Bermuda.

We foster a positive, inclusive culture that encourages employees to bring their whole selves to work, aiming for profitable and sustainable results.

Located in the heart of the City of London, our offices support a flexible, hybrid working environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and a discrimination-free workplace, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and employment.