Senior Underwriter

1 month ago


London, United Kingdom Avencia Consulting Full time

Specialty insurer based in London are recruiting for an experienced War & Aviation Senior Underwriter to join the team at an exciting time of growth.

In this role you will take a lead on the development of a new War portfolio whilst contributing to the wider Aviation book. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a start up environment with the support of an established organisation.

**The role**

Develop a profitable book of Aviation Hull War business in accordance with the underwriting guidelines and business plan.

Contribute to the strategic direction of the portfolio whilst monitoring aggregates. Assess risk trends and suggest modifications to the underwriting criteria as necessary

Develop strong, long-term relationships with London Market brokers and our mutual clients to profitably grow a book of business and provide excellent customer service.

Identify new business opportunities and growth areas for the class - supported by analytics as appropriate.

Represent at client meetings and insurance conferences.

Nurture a culture of strong collaboration with colleagues around the world.

Provide technical underwriting expertise and guidance to less experienced underwriting staff on the coverage, risk selection and market.

**Key accountabilities**

**Delivery & Accountability**

Results oriented, taking accountability and ownership of their own and team deliverables.

Ability to work in a fast paced environment managing multiple deadlines and making quick decisions while adhering to sound underwriting discipline.

**Innovation and Continuous Improvement**

Professionally challenges the status quo, seeks to bring out the best in colleagues, and role models sound judgement in Underwriting decisions. Continually evaluates the line of business to reduce costs, maximise new business opportunities, and if appropriate,opportunities for cross selling across the network.

**Problem Solving**

Excellent analytical skills - able to solve multi-faceted problems, finding the root cause of the issue. Able to use data, evidence, analytics, best practice and previous experience to develop solutions and assess the risks and benefits.

**Customer Focus**

Demonstrates a deep understanding of customer needs and ensures service excellence. Confident in objection handling, and striving to do the right thing for the benefit of the customer at all times.

**Communicating & Influencing**

Credible communicator able to flex a range of effective communication and influencing tools. Strong influencer who is able to identify and influence key stakeholders, both internally and externally.

Strong and confident negotiator, able to negotiate in difficult situations without damaging relationships.

**Collaborating with others**

Strong team player who is key in building a positive team culture. Able to build strong cross-functional collaborative relationships

**Skills & experience**

Bachelor's Degree is preferable. A science, mathematical or technical discipline (e.g. physics or engineering) would be of benefit.

Ideally ACII qualified

Strong first hand, in-depth working knowledge of aviation markets and particularly the Hull War class.

Intermediate MS Office skills - Outlook, Excel, Word, & PowerPoint.

Strong established business relationships with London market brokers.


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