Underwriter War and Terrorism
Underwriter War and Terrorism
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Job Description
Time Type:
Full timeWorking Pattern:
Hybrid
Purpose of the Role
To underwrite and develop the syndicates global War Terrorism & Political Violence portfolio in accordance with the Syndicates Business Plan class strategy underwriting guidelines and personal underwriting authorities as well as supporting the Class Underwriter when required. This position would suit someone fully versed in the class with well developed stakeholder management and business development skills.
Duties and Accountabilities
- To diligently thoughtfully and responsibly underwrite Terorrism & Political Violence business on behalf of the Syndicate in accordance with personal underwriting authorities and the Syndicates underwriting procedures referring risks to the Class Underwriter Head of Department or Chief Underwriting Officer when or if required.
- To achieve the required business mix planned premium income and ULRs as agreed within the business plan.
- To assist the Class Underwriter in formulating the account business plan with the Head of Department and Active Underwriter.
- To monitor Opal binders facilities and lineslips for declarations premium income and aggregates including the undertaking of referrals and reviews when applicable.
- To establish maintain and service client and producer relationships.
- To ensure that the service provided to brokers coverholders and policyholders is of the highest standard
- To undertake business travel when appropriate in order to cultivate and maintain business relationships.
- To assist the Class Underwriter in the management and development of Assistant Underwriters and Underwriting Assistants.
- Liaise with other AEGIS London underwriters senior management and auditors as required.
- To complete other duties as directed including project work and the development of new products.
Skills Knowledge and Experience
The successful candidate will have:
- A thorough working knowledge and sufficient experience of the Terrorism / PV market including detailed comprehension of policy wordings coverages premium rates and risk factors.
- Strong geopolitical interests; including a detailed understanding of regional and global security environments.
- Outstanding analytical skills.
- Strong negotiation and decision-making skills.
- The ability to work collegiately as part of a team as well as individually when required.
- Good presentation and communication skills.
- Excellent social skills with the ability to forge and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders.
- Strong organisational and planning skills including the ability to prioritise and manage time effectively.
- ACII qualification would be advantageous.
- Academics in a relevant subject field (i.e International Relations History Politics) would be advantageous.
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
