Property Insurance Underwriter in London

We embrace unique perspectives and empower each person to grow through professional development, career training and mentoring programs. Our people are our most important asset, and we are very proud of the quality of our team members.

This role involves underwriting cases across the allocated geographical remit of the portfolio, following the agreed processes and within risk appetite to achieve business development and retention targets. You will deal with customers, brokers, network partners and third parties, working with other colleagues and as part of a team.

• Reviewing allocated cases and delivering underwriting decisions, following agreed processes at the designated authority level, to secure profitable business within the agreed risk appetite.
• Providing advice and guidance to the production of new policy wordings or reviews of existing policy wordings to ensure policy documentation is current and accurate.
• Travel within allocated geographical remit as required.
• Proactively identifying and pursuing up-selling (add-ons) and cross-selling opportunities to maximize profitable revenue potential from new and renewal business and achieve agreed business targets.
• Providing expert advice, guidance and coaching to less qualified and/or experienced colleagues to address technical referrals and raise standards and expertise across the technical community.
• Seek input from Actuarial Department to price specific accounts when appropriate.
• Liaise with Claims Department on any specific claims activity and overall market claims concerns which could potentially affect profitability.
• Help maintain low levels of aged debt through accurate and clear record keeping, liaising regularly with the Accounts Receivable team to resolve queries promptly.
• Carry out regular and ad hoc reporting as required.

5-10 years experience underwriting major Property accounts in the London market. Excellent knowledge and understanding of standard market policy and endorsement wordings. Professional Insurance Designation such as ACII/ FCII desirable. Excellent MS Office skills in particular Excel skills.

This is what you can expect when you join us:

• Instant membership in the Allied World — a global network of colleagues who will support your career journey.
• A manager who will help you build your career through a structured coaching program.
• Access to a full suite of learning and development tools and resources.

Global Presence: Headquartered in Bermuda, Allied World has offices in various locations worldwide. Our Business: Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients, cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since 2001.

Subject to applicable law, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion or belief, gender, age, disability, military service, marital or civil partnership status, family status, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law or regulation in the relevant jurisdiction where we operate.