Underwriter: Construction

4 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Liberty Specialty Markets Full time

About the Role:

This is an opportunity to join a leading global construction underwriting team, with a long term vision, who look to lead or influence placements. The successful candidate will bring first-hand experience of the construction sector to support risk assessment and risk selection of our portfolio. They will gain early responsibility and exposure to brokers and clients, as well as our market leading risk engineering and claims teams.

About the Department & Team:

The LSM Construction team are leaders across all of the sub-sectors of the Construction market, including EAR, Civils, CAR (buildings) and Annuals. We write Property Damage policies with all the aligned extensions including Delay in Start-Up, Primary Third Party Liability, Existing Property and Contractor’s Plat & Equipment. We adopt a technical approach to underwriting, supported by a team of in-house risk engineers. Our appetite is closely aligned with past performance at an occupancy level and we seek close relationships with key clients based on a mutual understanding of the importance of risk management.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy and Planning

Awareness of trends and developments in the engineering and construction industries and how these may impact the insurance industry and our portfolio, positively and negatively Support the development of the business plan for the Underwriting division and ensure delivery of the plan in accordance with stated risk tolerances Ensure the team’s awareness of the business plan and its context so that they are able to take appropriate action and make informed decisions Contribute and participate in all meetings in order to share and develop strategy, knowledge and best practice Contribute new ideas and concepts to support the development and delivery of the business plan Maintain awareness of all Construction claims advised while providing input on settlement of claims to inform Underwriting approach of the future Assist with co-ordination of Risk Engineering activities of in force portfolio, review Risk Survey reports requesting additional information where appropriate. Assist with the development of premium pricing tools, based on experience of construction sectors, means and methods, project scheduling, cost, and procurement / contracting approaches.

Delivery

Establish and strengthen relationships with brokers, industry bodies, business partners, reinsurers and colleagues, to maximise influence and achieve business objectives Continually develop expertise and technical knowledge through appropriate development initiatives Underwrite insurance risks in accordance with the business plan and personal authority to meet business objectives, including: Negotiating rates, terms and conditions for existing and new business Compliance with the production and issue of documentation in accordance with contract certainty requirements Provide technical risk assessment input on underwriting opportunities within their area of technical experience and across topics such as Risk Management, Quality Management, Change Management etc. Contribute and influence in the review and analysis of the portfolio, to identify progress towards business objectives Ensure entries are properly recorded onto relevant systems in a timely manner whilst ensuring accuracy of data with relation to both underwriting and aggregate exposures

Policy, Process and Procedures

Compliance with all applicable internal and external laws, regulations, policies, procedures and guidance Adhere to underwriting standards, instructions and best practice methodology in order to minimise risk Apply any reinsurance requirements in accordance with stated risk tolerances and to deliver against business plan Adherence to all relevant regulatory requirements forms part of your role, and the demonstration of behaviours as set out in LSM’s Conduct Risk Policy, as they relate to your role, is core to LSM's commitment to our Liberty Values, placing customers at the centre of our business and behaving with integrity. LSM expects you to understand your responsibilities relating to all regulatory and internal requirements, and to proactively demonstrate compliance with these requirements and behaviours at all times. These requirements include the Senior Managers and Certification Regime Conduct Rules ,Solvency II, fair treatment of customers, Financial Crime, Data Protection, Conflicts of Interest, and Whistleblowing.

Skills and Experience:

Professionally qualified as an Engineer (CEng) or equivalent with experience in the delivery of construction projects in either design, project management or contracting roles. Knowledge of Risk Management processes is an advantage. Strong leadership / project management capabilities across multiple disciplines Proven experience in managing multiple projects / initiatives within prescribed timelines Confident and engaging communication skills with the ability to challenge and influence others Ability to analyse and use data for decision making Strong attention to detail

With training the candidate will be expected to transfer relevant industry skills to develop in these areas:

Knowledge of relevant market conditions for specific class/portfolio Strong knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements An understanding of class specific underwriting and reinsurance knowledge Use of risk profiling and pricing tools and loss models Customer/broker relationships Policy wordings and legal/appetite/exposure implications

About Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM):

Liberty Specialty Markets is part of Global Risk Solutions and the broader Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, which is a leading global insurer. We offer a breadth of world-class insurance and reinsurance services to brokers and insureds in all major markets.

Our people are key to our success. That is why "Put People First" is one of the five Liberty values which unite us as a global organisation. We bring this to life for our colleagues through:

Offering a vibrant and inclusive environment and committing to their career development. Promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Our Inclusion Matters framework and employee-led networks strengthen the diversity of our workforce and our inclusive environment. Reinforcing that collaborating together to share our unique perspectives help us make better decisions, deliver innovative solutions and pursue our ambitious goals. A supportive culture, which includes promoting a healthy work-life balance and working flexibly.

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