Underwriting Director, Facultative – 28794

The Emerald Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm located in London is seeking an experienced Underwriter to manage client interactions and underwriting processes. The ideal candidate will have a University Degree, a solid track record in the market, and strong technical skills in property insurance. Responsibilities include analyzing submissions, developing client relationships, and ensuring compliance with underwriting philosophy. UK and international travel is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in underwriting for new and existing clients.
• Track record working in the market with contacts in the industry.
• Proven ability to market effectively in the insurance industry.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite for new and existing clients following company philosophy.
• Analyze property submissions for coverage and risk.
• Visit/call brokers and cedants to develop relationships.

Skills

Underwriting expertise

Relationship building

Technical competence in property class

Education

University Degree

Professional re/insurance designations (ACII or CPCU)

Job description

The primary responsibility of this role is a mix of underwriting and client interaction – two dynamic areas requiring flexibility of approach and a detailed knowledge of the market environment you operate within

• Location: London
• Type: Permanent

Key Duties (Including but not limited to):

• Underwriting for new and existing clients in accordance with the Company underwriting philosophy
• Analyse and access Property submissions in respect of coverage and risk hazards, determine capacity and offer proposals for lead or follow business
• Broker and cedant visits/calls to develop relationships with individual client contacts
• Build and maintain knowledge of the geographic markets you operate in with respect to wording, law, regulation as well as brokers and competitors
• A University Degree required; professional re/insurance designations such as ACII or CPCU would be an asset
• Currently working in the market with a good track record and have contacts with both cedants and brokers
• Proven ability to market to individuals in the industry at all levels
• High degree of technical competence for property class
• UK & international travel is expected for this position