Marine Cargo Underwriter

2 weeks ago

London Area, United Kingdom The Fidelis Partnership Full time

About us


The Fidelis Partnership is a leading specialty, bespoke and (re)insurance business. We have built our name on a 40-year track record of outperformance, and we continue to beat the market in our underwriting and returns. More information on The Fidelis Partnership can be found at www.fidelispartnership.com/


The Company currently writes lines of business including; specialty insurance: aviation & aerospace, energy, marine, property, terror & political violence, contingency and other specialty lines; reinsurance: property reinsurance, property retrocession, specialty reinsurance, whole account/multi-class and bespoke.


Role Overview


Reporting to the Head of Marine, the primary purpose of the role is to assist in the performance of the Marine Cargo underwriting portfolio by underwriting new and renewal accounts. This includes analysing and maintaining the accuracy of all (re)insurance submission data, policies, and records with the ultimate goal of ensuring that Fidelis’ interests are properly managed and protected.


Role Responsibilities


  • Participate in the underwriting process, evaluation and presentation of submissions, analysing and interpreting exposures, determining coverage and contract language
  • Assist and work with risk modeling and pricing tools
  • Originate, leverage, build and maintain broker and client relationships
  • Monitor market developments and remain current regarding knowledge of all relevant classes of business, and legislated and regulatory changes / requirements
  • Ensure accuracy and integrity of underwriting data in group underwriting systems
  • Prepare and issue quotes on an accurate and timely basis
  • Supervising and/or mentoring junior members of the team
  • Ensure compliance with internal and external underwriting regulations, liaising as appropriate with external bodies such as brokers, clients, auditors and regulators as required
  • Assist with strategic initiatives as needed to promote business growth


Skills & Experience


  • Bachelor’s degree, preferable
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a broking or underwriting capacity in the relevant line of business
  • Established networks and strong existing relationships with brokers and clients, and ability to independently manage meetings
  • Proficient understanding of the International underwriting marketplace
  • Excellent analytical skills (testing may be required), with a working knowledge of and ability to interpret the outputs of pricing models, and the statistical skills necessary to perform analyses on first principles
  • Proven negotiator, with demonstrated ability to attract new business and retain clients


The Fidelis Partnership Ethos


Our culture is defined by our ethos. It is the foundation of who we are and the core of everything we do.


  • Results – We want to be the best at the things we care about, so we focus on profitability over volume, with responsive decision-making and clear prioritised accountability.
  • Innovate – We aspire to lead the market in providing the services and products our clients need, and to drive change in the broader impact our industry has on human rights, society, and environmental sustainability.
  • Include – We create an environment where employees can bring their whole self to work, with open communication where everyone, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or background, feels able to contribute ideas and be recognised and rewarded for their contribution
  • Unite – We operate as team of individual talents that actively seeks to reflect the diversity of the societies in which we operate, giving our business the widest range of inputs and perspectives.
  • Respond – We work in a business exposed to sudden shocks and changes – elemental, political, economic and human – so we remain nimble and ready for change.


Diversity, Equality & Inclusion


Our vision is for a workplace culture where differences are valued and where diversity of background, experience and thought are welcomed. We want to create an environment where all employees, regardless of who they are, are given equal opportunities for career progression and enjoy fair reward from their and The Fidelis Partnership successes. This will be driven by a workforce that embraces Diversity and Inclusion at every level, in every department across The Fidelis Partnership.

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