US Casualty Underwriter

HFG; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Lloyd's Syndicate in the City of London is seeking an experienced Underwriter specializing in US Excess Casualty. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in evaluating and pricing insurance risks, supporting business development, and mentoring junior staff. This opportunity offers the chance to work within a growing team to enhance a diverse portfolio in a dynamic insurance market.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the Excess Casualty space, particularly with US business.
• Strong analytical and pricing skills.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and refine underwriting practices.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, price, and bind Excess Casualty (re)insurance risks in line with delegated authority and the established business plan.
• Ensure underwriting practices align consistently with strategic objectives.
• Support the achievement and execution of the overall business plan.
• Assist in tracking and analysing key portfolio performance indicators.
• Identify and pursue new business development opportunities.
• Regularly review and refine pricing and rating models.
• Provide support in mentoring and developing the Underwriting Assistant.
• Comply with all relevant regulatory bodies, standards, and legal requirements.

Job description

New Vacancy - Underwriter (US Excess Casualty)
City of London
Lloyd's Syndicate

I am currently recruiting for a leading Lloyd's Syndicate who are seeking an Underwriter to join their growing Excess Casualty team.

My client is looking for an experienced Underwriter in the Excess Casualty space with strong experience writing US business. This would be working in a small team to help grow the portfolio and will be a mix of new and existing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, price, and bind Excess Casualty (re)insurance risks in line with delegated authority and the established business plan
• Ensure underwriting practices align consistently with strategic objectives
• Support the achievement and execution of the overall business plan
• Assist in tracking and analysing key portfolio performance indicators
• Identify and pursue new business development opportunities
• Regularly review and refine pricing and rating models
• Provide support in mentoring and developing the Underwriting Assistant
• Comply with all relevant regulatory bodies, standards, and legal requirements