Underwriter - Casualty

New Vacancy: Underwriter - Casualty
London Market Insurer
City of London

I am currently partnered with a London Market Insurer who are seeking an Underwriting to join their growing London Market Casualty division.

This role will be Underwriting Casualty related risks including; Employers Liability, Public & Products Liability from the UK and other multi-national jurisdictions.

My client is looking for an experienced Casualty Underwriter within the London Market, with a focus on new business who can help to build and shape a profitability Liability book.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the effective delivery of the Liability portfolio strategy and business plans in line with underwriting objectives.
• Work closely with the Head of Casualty and Underwriting Senior Leadership Team to develop and grow a profitable Liability portfolio.
• Underwrite new and renewal Liability business within delegated authority, maintaining strong underwriting discipline and delivering profitable outcomes.
• Review applications and supporting information for risks requiring technical underwriting expertise and sound commercial judgement.
• Assess risk acceptability in accordance with underwriting guidelines, appetite and delegated authority levels.
• Recommend appropriate pricing, terms, conditions and coverage enhancements based on detailed technical analysis and consideration of commercial and competitive factors.
• Develop, manage and strengthen broker relationships to support profitable growth across the UK mid-market and large corporate sectors.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities while maintaining high levels of service and engagement with existing broker partners.
• Prepare quotations and respond effectively to enquiries from brokers, internal stakeholders and other business partners, escalating matters where appropriate.
• Communicate underwriting decisions clearly and professionally, including referral outcomes, underwriting requirements and declinatures where necessary.
• Analyse the quality, profitability and performance of the Liability portfolio, producing reports and recommendations to support management decision-making.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of underwriting appetite, products and portfolio strategy through market insight, technical expertise and experience across the mid-market and large corporate sectors.
• Support the promotion of products and services through the broker community, including attendance at broker meetings, market visits and networking events.
• Represent the organisation professionally at industry and corporate events, consistently demonstrating its values and expected behaviours.
• Work collaboratively with the Head of Casualty on complex risks, referrals and strategic initiatives, providing support and deputising where appropriate.
• Ensure all underwriting activity complies with relevant regulatory, legal and governance requirements, as well as applicable Group policies.
• Develop and maintain proficiency across all relevant underwriting and business systems.
• Undertake any additional duties and responsibilities as required.