Property Underwriter

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Great Lakes Insurance SE Full time

About the Role:

The London Property business unit of Great Lakes Insurance SE provides custom insurance and reinsurance solutions to the global Property industries on a proportional and non-proportional basis. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for analysing and assessing risk to calculate required premiums in order to underwrite a balanced and profitable portfolio of business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To acquire, assess, quote and underwrite facultative reinsurance and direct insurance offers on the London market through brokers, predominantly by using the relevant MR quotation and local monitoring tools.
  • To provide tailor-made solutions and ensure a profitable portfolio.
  • To check contract wordings and conditions according to MR underwriting guidelines.
  • To cultivate relationships with London brokers for business development purposes and exploit new business potential through these sources.
  • To participate in London working groups (e.g. IUA) and MR topic networks.
  • To contribute (e.g. through lectures) to market events.
  • To conduct market and portfolio analyses, and prepare reports.
  • To deputise for the Underwriting Manager when required.

General Duties and Tasks:

  • Ensure client satisfaction by advising and assisting on insurance and risk matters.
  • Interact with other departments in the Branch and Home Office.
  • Provide technical input to market working groups as required.
  • Ensure proper administration of accounts, use and update of systems as required to lower the administration costs.
  • Share knowledge within the Underwriting department to ensure dissemination of best practice.
  • Assist in the production of the annual business development plans.
  • Support and enhance the image of MR.

Key Skills and Experience:

Essential

  • Several years of practical professional experience.
  • In-depth knowledge and experience, preferably in a broker-driven market; London market experience would be a bonus.
  • Advanced knowledge of MR underwriting processes and systems.
  • Good negotiation and relationship skills.
  • High level of commitment and ability to work under pressure.
  • Strong leadership and teamwork skills and willingness to share knowledge.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements:

  • ACII qualified (or at least have made significant progress towards this qualification) and/or alternative relevant professional qualification.

Benefits:

You will be rewarded with a great compensation package, on-target bonus, 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase more along with private medical insurance and employers' contributory pension of 10%.

About Us:

Here at Great Lakes Insurance SE, we want to offer our staff the opportunity to grow in an exciting and diverse working environment. We believe that your ability to apply your outstanding knowledge crafts the future, the future of our clients, of Great Lakes Insurance SE and of course your own.

Great Lakes Insurance SE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.

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