Class Underwriter
Class Underwriter
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Job Description
Time Type:
Full timeWorking Pattern:
Onsite
Purpose of the Role
AEGIS London currently have a vacancy in the Specialty team for a Class Underwriter to lead Marine Hull and War portfolio. You will be tasked with underwriting in accordance with the business plan and personal underwriting authorities as well as managing the other individuals in the Marine Hull and War team. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced underwriter to develop a new portfolio of business situated in a high performing team within a highly successful Lloyds Syndicate.
Duties and Accountabilities
- To underwrite business on behalf of the Syndicate in accordance with personal underwriting authority and the Syndicates underwriting procedures and class underwriting guidelines; achieving the business mix planned premium income and ultimate loss ratios as contained within the agreed business plan.
- Effectively manage lead and develop the team and to ensure that all tasks are being completed in a timely and accurate manner. Ensure that all direct reports have two appraisals per year and are given appropriate training to enable them to carry out their responsibilities.
- To share information and collaborate with peer reviewers to ensure risk records are complete and available for review in a timely manner.
- To liaise with other departments as appropriate and required (credit control claims exposure management underwriting risk management etc).
- To ensure that the service provided to brokers and policyholders is of the highest standard.
- To work as part of a collaborative team within AEGIS London and ensure good working relationships are maintained with all stakeholders..
Skills Knowledge and Experience
The successful candidate will be/have:
- Deep subject matter expertise and demonstrable expertise in Marine Hull and War risk and the Marine Hull and War (re)insurance market
- Excellent organisational planning and managerial skills
- Welldeveloped presenting analytical and negotiation skills
- A broad network in the London market
- A sound knowledge and understanding of the London and wider global Marine Hull and War market
- ACII qualification would be advantageous
- Welldeveloped IT skills including MS Office applications
- The ability to work as part of a team and build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
AEGIS Values
Fairness and respect
We make decisions considering the best interests of key stakeholders. We are direct and straightforward in our actions working collaboratively to create a culture of fairness and respect.
Open and inclusive
We act with integrity valuing diversity of thought and background. We take time to listen to the needs of our customers stakeholders and colleagues working together to seek and share information.
Ambitious
We have a passion for success aspiring to be recognised as best in class. We embrace new opportunities encouraging innovation in pursuit of our goals.
Striving to be better
We strive to improve at all times challenging complacency being agile and adapting to change. We always seek to improve our customers experience with us.
Investing in peoples potential
We provide an environment where each employee can reach their personal potential. We encourage personal accountability for performance and individual ownership for growth and success.
AEGIS London is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of a diverse workforce in facilitating better decision making and business growth. We encourage a variety of differing views perspectives and insights to create a collaborative working environment. Diversity and Inclusion are fundamental to our business and we encourage applications from all backgrounds recognising the diversity of society and our customers.
Its important to us that you are able to perform at your best when applying for a role with AEGIS London. If there are any adjustments we can reasonably make to ensure that the process is accessible for you please telephone us on44(0)or email
As a business we understand individual circumstances may differ and aim to be adaptable and to support flexible working practices. Talk to our recruitment team to understand how AEGIS London can help support you in reaching your full potential
Employment Type
Full-Time
