Underwriter - Professional Indemnity

The Hartford; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm is seeking a dynamic Professional Indemnity Underwriter for their London office. The ideal candidate will manage a diverse portfolio of PI business, assess risks, and develop strong broker relationships. Applicants should have demonstrable experience in professional indemnity and a solid understanding of insurance principles. This role provides the opportunity to impact the future of underwriting in a vibrant market.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience within professional indemnity.
• Knowledge of general insurance principles.
• Strong technical knowledge of PI wordings.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage a portfolio of Professional Indemnity risks.
• Evaluate submissions and conduct risk assessments.
• Develop and maintain relationships with brokers.

Skills

Relationship development

Risk assessment

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Reasonable standard of education

Dip CII or progress toward ACII

Job description

INTL Underwriter I - UW08YY

We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.

We are seeking a dynamic and commercially astute Professional Indemnity Underwriter to join our London-based team. This role will focus on underwriting new and renewal PI business across a diverse portfolio, including Open Market and Delegated Authority risks, with exposure to both UK, International and US markets.

Job Responsibilities:

• Underwrite and manage a portfolio of Professional Indemnity risks in accordance with The Hartford’s underwriting guidelines and risk appetite.
• Evaluate submissions, conduct risk assessments, and determine appropriate pricing, terms, and conditions.
• Develop and maintain strong broker relationships, particularly within the Lloyd’s and London Market.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including claims, actuarial, and legal to ensure holistic risk evaluation.
• Contributes to the development of underwriting strategies and product innovation.
• Support the Head of Professional Indemnity in reviewing complex or non-standard risks.
• Maintain awareness of market trends, legal developments, and emerging risks affecting the PI landscape.

Qualifications & Capabilities:

• Reasonable standard of education
• Knowledge of general insurance and its underlying principles
• Willingness to continue to develop knowledge of Insurance and related issues through form and informal learning
• Ability to develop and sustain relationships with internal and external customers
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload
• Attention to detail
• Team player with ability to work on a stand-alone basis
• Flexible
• Experience of identifying and implementing better processes Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Experience:

• Demonstrable experience within professional indemnity, ideally within the Lloyd’s or London Market.
• Strong technical knowledge of PI wordings, risk assessment, and pricing methodologies.
• Experience with both Open Market and Delegated Authority business (Binders, Line-slips).
• Dip CII or progress toward ACII preferred.

This role will be based in London, UK and you are required to have the necessary right to work details prior to application.

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