Underwriting Analyst - Casualty Treaty

Canopius Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Underwriting Analyst to join their dynamic Casualty Treaty team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support underwriting and develop a diverse portfolio of US and International Casualty Treaty business. You will engage in pricing analysis, collaborate with various teams, and contribute to policy risk assessments. The firm fosters a positive and inclusive culture, providing comprehensive benefits including hybrid working, competitive salary, and health insurances. If you have strong analytical skills and a desire to grow in the insurance sector, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Pension

Bonuses

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field or experience as a Data Analyst.
• Strong quantitative skills and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform pricing analysis using Casualty Treaty Pricing Model.
• Collaborate with the catastrophe management team to assess portfolio risk.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Quantitative skills

MS Excel

Statistical modeling techniques

Communication skills

Education

Degree in mathematical, scientific, or problem-solving subject

Tools

Excel

Job description

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This is a great opportunity to join Canopius' fast-growing Casualty Treaty team, supporting underwriting and developing a diverse portfolio of US and International Casualty Treaty business across multiple product lines and territories.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform pricing analysis of risks using Casualty Treaty Pricing Model and/or bespoke models.
• Ensure accurate reflection of key performance indicators in underwriting management information system.
• Contribute to policy risk assessments through peer review debates.
• Support business planning and forecasting.
• Liaise with external stakeholders such as brokers and reinsurance brokers.
• Collaborate with the catastrophe management team to assess portfolio risk.
• Attend client, broker, and team meetings.
• Monitor the quality of pricing data produced by models.
• Research market rates, trends, and key pricing assumptions.
• Work with the Actuarial team on Casualty Treaty pricing model development and maintenance.
• Assist underwriters in using pricing tools professionally.
• Research potential new segments, products, and markets for portfolio development.
• Summarize research into structured reports with recommendations.
• Provide monthly portfolio statistics.

Skills and Experience:

• Degree in mathematical, scientific, or problem-solving subject; experience as Data Analyst or graduate.
• Strong problem-solving and quantitative skills, including MS Excel.
• Ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Understanding of general insurance; eager to develop further.
• Experience with statistical modeling techniques.
• Excel and programming skills with a desire to improve.
• Organized, with clear documentation and ability to prioritize.
• Effective communicator with colleagues and external stakeholders.

Our Benefits & About Us:

We offer comprehensive benefits focusing on wellbeing, including hybrid working, competitive salary, pension, bonuses, health and dental insurances, and more. Canopius is a global specialty reinsurer with offices worldwide, fostering a positive, inclusive culture committed to equality and diversity.

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