Programmes Underwriter

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Programmes Underwriter (Delegated Business)

Location

London (Hybrid working)

What you’ll do:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of operational plans that align with Aspen’s wider business strategy, ensuring all activities support key priorities and deliver optimal results.
• Apply specialist underwriting expertise to assess, price, and manage risks within delegated authority limits, maintaining profitability across diverse insurance portfolios.
• Advise colleagues as a subject matter expert by providing guidance on underwriting best practices, policy interpretation, and compliance with internal standards and external regulations.
• Negotiate terms, rates, and conditions for both new and renewal business while ensuring contract certainty documentation is produced accurately and in line with regulatory requirements.
• Support credit control processes by collaborating closely with finance teams to ensure timely payment collection and accurate record keeping across all transactions.
• Participate in portfolio reviews and data analysis initiatives to monitor progress towards business objectives, identify emerging trends or issues, and recommend actionable improvements.
• Act as a referral point for less experienced underwriters within the team, offering mentorship and support to foster their professional growth and maintain high standards of service delivery.
• Produce detailed management information reports for senior stakeholders to facilitate effective monitoring of underwriting activity and inform strategic decision-making.
• Maintain up-to-date records on relevant systems to ensure accuracy in relation to aggregate exposures, risk profiling, pricing tools usage, and loss modelling applications.
• Manage a team of junior practitioners by setting clear accountabilities, supporting their development through regular feedback sessions, performance reviews, and succession planning.

What you bring:

• Extensive experience in underwriting within specialised or complex insurance product lines like casualty is essential for success in this role.
• A thorough understanding of how current market conditions impact specific classes of business or portfolios allows you to anticipate challenges and capitalise on opportunities.
• Technical proficiency in class‑specific underwriting parameters—including reinsurance structures—and familiarity with delegated authorities supports sound decision‑making.
• Working knowledge of risk profiling methodologies, pricing tools such as loss models, and their practical application enhances your ability to assess exposures accurately.
• Comprehensive awareness of legal and regulatory requirements (including FCA/Lloyd\’s regulation) ensures full compliance across all aspects of your work.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills combined with strong communication abilities allow you to build trust‑based relationships with colleagues, clients, brokers, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills empower you to manage conflicting priorities effectively while meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality or accuracy.
• People management experience is vital; your ability to engage team members through mentoring or direct supervision fosters a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

What sets this company apart:

Aspen stands out as one of the world’s leading specialty insurers—a company renowned for its deep sector expertise, robust financial strength, and unwavering commitment to client service excellence. At Aspen’s London office you’ll find yourself immersed in an environment that champions collaboration over competition; here every voice is valued regardless of seniority or background. The company invests heavily in learning opportunities so that employees remain at the forefront of industry developments—whether through structured training programmes or informal knowledge‑sharing sessions led by seasoned professionals.

What’s next:

If you are ready to take the next step in your underwriting career within an inclusive global insurer committed to your growth—Aspen wants to hear from you!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your future at Aspen awaits.

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Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

Insurance

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