Senior FI Underwriter

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom SCOR Full time

Seeking a highly motivated, qualified professional with a strong track record in the London Market that will be responsible for working with the Global Segment Leader, Financial Institutions on executing the Executive Risks, Financial Institutions single risk strategy for SCOR Specialty Insurance. 

This business is entering its fourth year of underwriting therefore involvement in all aspects of the underwriting platform is necessary to take the portfolio into its intermediate phase. This includes management of the Financial Institutions London portfolio, product development and providing thought leadership, as well as the underwriting of new/renewal business and developing, and maintaining, broker relationships.

The London underwriting platform will be directly responsible for underwriting North American and International business placed in the London Market. Must be team player, technically precise in underwriting and have effective communication and project management skills to work with all the internal stakeholders (Claims, Actuarial, Legal, Underwriting Management, Group Risk Management and Senior Management) that have a vested interest in this highly visible initiative.


Be a leading underwriter and key broker contact for the EMEA Financial Institutions portfolio Successfully develop and execute the single risk Financial Institutions strategy for the London and EMEA market Work closely with RLH to deliver on, and adjust, if necessary, strategy and drive underwriting excellence across the Financial Institutions lines of business (including D&O, PI, Crime, and ancillary lines) Use of your deep understanding of the London Market, its product offerings and competitive landscape to  Achieve and exceed the financial targets (profitability, expense, premium) for this line of business while also making a positive contribution to the SCOR Specialty Insurance results. Develop relationships with distribution partners throughout the London market and internationally and proactively work with them to seek new business opportunities on targeted companies Proactively manage the portfolio and make any necessary adjustments in the industry mix, attachment points and limits to ensure a long term, profitable book of business Contribute to the London underwriting unit’s financial targets/goals whilst also making a positive contribution to the SCOR Specialty Insurance EMEA results Assist, alongside the Actuarial Dept, in the furtherance of data analytics and rating model adjustments Willingness to travel for client and broker meetings as well as insurance conferences Operate within delegated authority levels Collaborate with other SCOR Specialty underwriters in the UK and EMEA to provide comprehensive ‘all lines’ whole account solutions where possible Keeps abreast of legal, regulatory and industry trends that may impact this line of business

Experience: 

Several years experience of successful underwriting of financial lines insurance products for Financial Institution clients Strong relationship with distributions partners throughout the London Market and EMEA

Personal Competences:

Accountability, team oriented, strong business acumen, communication skills (oral & written), self-starter, flexibility, time management, strong ethics

Managerial competences: 

Willingness to develop the competency skills needed to become a team leader

Required Education 

Bachelor’s degree from a University or related work experience
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