Combined Underwriter, UK Commercial Division

1 month ago

London, United Kingdom Allied World Full time

At Allied World we have over 1,600 talented and loyal employees working in 21 offices globally who service clients throughout the world. We are focused on providing superior customer service and creative risk solutions, building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships. Our employees share our passion for progress and success.


Allied World’s Commercial team have strong relationships with our broking partners across the UK thanks to our strategy of combining a decisive technical underwriting approach to our coverage with our commitment to a highly responsive service. Due to our tremendous success to date, we’re recruiting for an Underwriter to be based in Manchester to support the expansion of our regional offering. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a specialist team who possess a wealth of industry experience and a reputation for excellent working relationships. Our financial strength, commercial underwriting expertise and professional standards, all combine to make Allied World a prominent player within the market


Duties and Responsibilities:


  • Development of the Allied World regional portfolio exploring opportunities with our existing partners and establishing new relationships
  • Perform extensive account analysis according to underwriting guidelines to include thorough review of underwriting application/submission, consideration of risk management protocols, research via on-line services and other available resources and liaising with other Company departments to establish full understanding of risk exposures
  • Perform referrals (as required) with the relevant AW contact
  • Responsible for timely and correct issuance of bound polices.
  • Working closely with the wider Commercial Division and contribute to the formation of overall strategy / business plans and the execution thereof.
  • Authorizing of quotes, binders and invoices in accordance with company guidelines.
  • Accountable for the maintenance of underwriting files in an orderly manner and in accordance with the underwriting guidelines.
  • Marketing — attend client/broker meetings, lunches, dinners and other social outings as applicable. Meet with key brokers regularly to discuss production, service and other topics relative to division operation
  • Attend industry conferences and seminars as appropriate.


Person Specification;


  • Required 3 - 5 years demonstrable experience underwriting commercial combined or property business
  • Excellent analytical skills and solid knowledge of pricing & actuarial models and methods
  • Must be highly articulate, with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills – required for daily liaison with clients and brokers including delivering effective presentations and building strong working relationships.
  • Strong marketing and business development capability – commercial acumen, ability to influence and negotiate to various levels of seniority, internally and externally.
  • Highly computer literate within MS office applications and an advanced level proficiency using underwriting systems
  • Methodical approach to work, strong organization skills; capable of dealing with tight reporting dealing and conflicting priorities
  • Overall team player with collaborative outlook – coaching approach to the development of more junior members of the team

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