Deputy Class Underwriter

Overview Underwrite Aviation War business in accordance with the business plan and within terms of underwriting authority. Monitor KPIs and exposures. Actively participate in peer review. Liaise with brokers, develop and strengthen relationships, attend client presentations. Aid in the development of UWAs and UWRs. Work with the Class Underwriter to develop strategy and new business opportunities. Key Accountabilities Underwrite Aviation War business in accordance with the business plan and within terms of underwriting authority. Monitor KPIs and exposures. Actively participate in peer review. Liaise with brokers, develop and strengthen relationships, attend client presentations. Aid in the development of UWAs and UWRs. Work with the Class Underwriter to develop strategy and new business opportunities. Skills & Competencies Required Comprehensive understanding and experience of underwriting Aviation War. Results driven with ability to make own decisions and work on own initiative. Adaptable and resilient to changes in market conditions and business requirements. Strong team player with the ability to build strong relationships quickly. Excellent communication skills – ability to communicate clearly with internal stakeholders and external clients and brokers at all levels, both verbally and in writing. Administrative skills – highly organised and able to prioritise tasks effectively. Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines. Presentation skills – ability to present to clients, brokers, reinsurers and other stakeholders. Analytical skills – numerically literate and able to analyse basic financial and economic data. Compliance – ability to ensure compliance with all management and regulatory controls. Judgement / Decision-making skills – ability to approach problems logically and rationally and evaluate quantitative and qualitative data to make measured risk decisions. Relationship building – ability to establish and maintain excellent relationships with external stakeholders (such as brokers, clients, and reinsurers) in a client-facing role. Qualifications & Experience Minimum of 7 years in the Aviation market. Active interest in global current affairs, politics, and financial markets. Good IT skills – including intermediate Excel. About Us Westfield is a global leader in property and casualty insurance, delivering risk insights and innovative solutions through a diverse portfolio of insurance products. Westfield underwrites commercial, personal, surety, and specialty lines of coverage through a network of agents and brokers in the United States and specialty products through Lloyd’s of London Syndicate 1200. As a mutual insurance company with more than 3,000 employees, Westfield has revenues in excess of $4 billion and more than $10 billion in assets. About The Team / Culture Westfield Specialty International culture centers on three core values: Excellence, Ambition, and Collaboration, underpinned by Reward & Recognition. Our culture emphasizes high performance, agility, curiosity, and shared goals through diverse perspectives and transparency. Equal Opportunity Employer United States: All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran. United Kingdom: Westfield is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships. #J-18808-Ljbffr