Senior Underwriter, UK Commercial Division in Manchester

Duties and Responsibilities

• Development of the Allied World regional portfolio exploring opportunities with existing partners and establishing new relationships.
• Perform extensive account analysis according to underwriting guidelines, including thorough review of underwriting application/submission, consideration of risk management protocols, research via online services and other available resources, and liaising with other Company departments to establish full understanding of risk exposures.
• Perform referrals (as required) with the relevant AW contact.
• Responsible for timely and correct issuance of bound policies.
• Working closely with the wider Commercial Division and contribute to the formation of overall strategy/business plans and the execution thereof.
• Authorizing of quotes, binders and invoices in accordance with company guidelines.
• Accountable for the maintenance of underwriting files in an orderly manner and in accordance with the underwriting guidelines.
• Supervision of work to Underwriters as deemed appropriate and responsible for the professional development and training of assigned team members or direct reports where applicable.
• Marketing — attend client/broker meetings, lunches, dinners and other social outings as applicable.
• Meet with key brokers regularly to discuss production, service and other topics relative to division operation.

Person Specification

• Required 5 – 7 years demonstrable experience underwriting commercial combined or property business.
• Excellent analytical skills and solid knowledge of pricing & actuarial models and methods.
• Must be highly articulate, with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills – required for daily liaison with clients and brokers including delivering effective presentations and building strong working relationships.
• Strong marketing and business development capability – commercial acumen, ability to influence and negotiate to various levels of seniority, internally and externally.
• Highly computer literate within MS Office applications and an advanced level proficiency using underwriting systems.
• Methodical approach to work, strong organization skills; capable of dealing with tight reporting deadlines and conflicting priorities.
• Overall team player with collaborative outlook – coaching approach to the development of more junior members of the team.

Working at Allied World

Our team of over 1,600 professionals has deep expertise in the industry. They enjoy their work, and many have served for several years. This is what you can expect when you join us:

• Instant membership in the Allied World team — 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

We are headquartered in Bermuda, with offices in Atlanta, Boston, Brisbane, Chicago, Costa Mesa, Dallas, Dublin, Farmington (CT), Hong Kong, Houston, Labuan, London, Los Angeles, Manchester, Miami, Nashville, New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney, Toronto and Zug.

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. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, and benefit from a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in non-traditional ways.

Allied World is an equal opportunity employer. Subject to applicable law, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, 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.