Underwriter -UK & Ireland Casualty

Job Title:
Underwriter - UK & Ireland Casualty

Entity:
Rokstone Underwriting

Department:
International Casualty

Location:
London

Who We Are

Rokstone, part of the Aventum Group, is an established international underwriting MGA and approved Lloyd's of London coverholder, where we also hold a Lloyd's Box. With innovation at our core, we go beyond the ordinary to offer brokers specialised (re)insurance solutions. Within Rokstone, we house specialist MGAs such as Novus, iSure and iFarm, each contributing to our commitment to redefining industry standards.

At the heart of Aventum are our people. Working together in dynamic, service-focused teams, we prioritise our customers in everything we do. Collaboration fuels our success, courage drives our innovation and continuous improvement keeps us ahead in a rapidly evolving industry. Our shared commitment is to revolutionise insurance for the better, one day at a time.

We also believe that investing in our people is investing in our future. By empowering people across the Group to develop their careers, advance within the Group, and embrace new challenges, we build an environment where growth and learning never stop.

Our competitive benefits package, offered via a flexible benefits platform, reflects this. Beyond core benefits, employees have the freedom to tailor their benefits to meet their individual needs, supporting their unique goals and ambitions.

Role Summary

Rokstone Underwriting is seeking an experienced and motivated Casualty Underwriter to join our UK & Ireland team. This role will focus on underwriting and developing a portfolio of third-party liability risks, including Employers', Public, and Products Liability, with additional exposure to Professional Indemnity and other casualty lines. You will work closely with brokers and internal stakeholders to make technical underwriting decisions, develop business opportunities, and support profitable growth across the UK and Ireland casualty portfolio.

Role Accountabilities

• Underwrite new and renewal UK & Ireland casualty risks within agreed authority limits and underwriting guidelines.
• Evaluate risk exposures and provide tailored insurance solutions across various casualty products.
• Support the Senior Underwriter in maintaining and growing broker relationships through regular engagement and market presence.
• Ensure that underwriting decisions are compliant with internal standards and external regulations.
• Assist in developing underwriting strategy, including pricing models, appetite, and product wording.
• Keep an eye on market developments, trends, and competitor activity in the UK & Ireland casualty space.
• Collaborate with claims, compliance, actuarial, and operations teams to maintain underwriting discipline and support cross-functional initiatives.
• Any additional duties as assigned.

Role Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of underwriting experience in UK casualty lines, ideally within an MGA or Lloyd's environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of Employers' Liability, Public Liability, and Products Liability.
• Exposure to other third-party lines such as Professional Indemnity or D&O is advantageous.
• Commercial mindset and ability to balance technical analysis with broker and client needs.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Working knowledge of the UK regulatory environment (FCA/PRA).
• Progress toward or completion of ACII or equivalent preferred.

Management Duties

• No

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are proud to share that 93% of our employees say they can be themselves at work. We aim to hire our industry's finest people because the best people drive the best outcomes. And we forever challenge the status quo because we know there are always ways to improve things. Because together, we're limitless.

We value applicants from all backgrounds and foster a culture of inclusivity. We understand the need for flexibility, so work in a hybrid model. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

FCA Conduct Rules

Under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime the FCA and Aventum expects that:

1. You must act with integrity.
2. You must act with due skill, care and diligence.
3. You must be open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators.
4. You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly.
5. You must observe proper standards of market conduct.
6. You must act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers.