Underwriter, Excess Casualty
Underwriter, Excess Casualty
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Job Description
In good company.
Hamilton (NYSE: HG) underwrites specialty insurance and reinsurance risks on a global basis through its wholly owned subsidiaries. Its three underwriting platforms: Hamilton Global Specialty Hamilton Select and Hamilton Re each with dedicated and experienced leadership provide access to diversified and profitable business around the world.
Headquartered in Bermuda Hamilton has over 600 employees with key underwriting operations in London Bermuda the US and Dublin. We work collaboratively we share a passion for the service and results we deliver and we know that what we do each day is meaningful to our customers and our business. We believe we are In good company. with everyone we interact with.
Were looking for an
Underwriter Excess Casualty
Reporting to the Head of Excess Casualty this role will be working alongside our London and Dublin-based team to execute the class strategy and contribute to the delivery of the business plan by attracting and underwriting US Excess Casualty business. As an Underwriter you will be expected to collaborate with the other Excess Casualty underwriters to efficiently and profitably manage a diverse portfolio of business.
Hamilton Global Specialty is our multi-platform specialty insurer operating primarily through a Lloyds Syndicate and Dublin operating company with a managing general agency in the Re is our Bermuda insurer underwriting property casualty and specialty insurance and reinsurance on a global basis.
What you will do
- Underwrite quote and bind Excess Casualty (re)insurance in accordance with relevant authority guidelines and business plan
- Ensure consistent execution of the underwriting strategy
- Contribute to the delivery of the business plan
- Help with the monitoring of key portfolio metrics
- Seek out new business opportunities
- Continuous assessment of rating models
- Assist in the development of the Underwriting Assistant
- Act in accordance with all applicable Supervisory Bodies principles rules and regulations
Conduct Standards
- You must act with integrity
- You must act with due skill care and diligence
- You must be open and cooperative with the CBI FCA the PRA and other regulators
- You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly
- You must observe proper standards of market conduct
- You must act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers
What you require for the role
- Demonstrable experience in US Excess Casualty
- Critical thinking and an analytical mind
- Strong negotiation skills
- Good communication skills and an ability to express ideas clearly with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Predominantly Excel but also Outlook and Word)
- A proactive customer focused approach and strong work ethic
- Proven ability to manage time meet deadlines and prioritise efficiently
- Drive and ambition to develop and progress
- Open innovative and inclusive mindset
- Collaborative spirit
- Results-oriented and growth mindset
What you can expect from us
At Hamilton we offer a vibrant entrepreneurial and collaborative workplace shaped by our values: Be Smart Be Sensible Be Open and Be More.
Our employees consistently say they would recommend Hamilton as a great place to work a testament to the inclusive supportive and empowering culture weve built together. We embrace individuality value diverse perspectives and recognise the unique contribution each person makes to our continued success.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
