Class Underwriter - International General Liability

Chaucer is a leading insurance group at Lloyd\’s, the world\’s specialist insurance market. We help protect industries around the world from the risks they face. Our customers include major airlines, energy companies, shipping groups, global manufacturers and property groups.

Headquartered in London, with international hubs in Copenhagen, Dubai, Miami, Dublin, Singapore, Sydney and Bermuda, we are closer to our clients across the world. Visit our website at www.chaucergroup.com.

Job Summary

To underwrite and manage a profitable International General Liability book.

Main duties

• Support the Head of Intl GL in writing a profitable International General Liability book
• Take responsibility for part of the International General Liability class of business
• Support the production of a business plan for review and agreement by Divisional Head
• Input into the monthly and quarterly forecasting process for the International General Liability class
• Underwrite in accordance with underwriting authority and the business plan
• Seek out new business opportunities through liaison with brokers and clients
• Review of new and renewal risks, including slip analyses, perform rating/benchmark analyses and undertake premium monitoring
• Liaise with brokers and develop good working relationships with broking and support teams
• Liaise with other business areas within Chaucer as required, including credit control, claims, internal risk review, actuarial, etc.
• Use market, industry and other sources to enhance awareness of technical factors and developments relevant to portfolio underwriting and the Int GL market in general
• Peer Review of risks as allocated under the peer review selection criteria and responsibility matrix as set out in the Underwriting Manual
• Responsibility for the accuracy and upkeep of written premium data on Charisma and other systems for all risks written within the area of responsibility
• Prepare reports and statistical information as required by senior management
• Assist in the continuous assessment of rating and benchmarking models
• Travel to visit existing and potential clients as required
• Ensure compliance with and maintenance of syndicate systems
• Compliance with Lloyd\’s regulations and byelaws

Skills and Competencies

• Relevant class experience
• Managing Agency experience
• Excel and Word – Intermediate
• Mathematics, data and analytical skills
• Global Macro Economics
• Able to communicate with different levels and is adaptable
• Resilient and able to work in a pressured environment

Qualifications

• ACII qualified

Why Join Chaucer?

Chaucer is a leading global insurer operating in both Lloyd\’s and company markets, helping industries worldwide manage risk-from nuclear, shipping, manufacturing, and property. Headquartered in London, with offices in Copenhagen, Bermuda, Sydney, Ireland, Miami, Dubai, and Singapore, we’re close to our clients wherever they are.

We have shown strong financial success with our Gross Written Premiums growing from $1.4bn in 2019 to $3.5bn in 2024. Backed by strong teams, platforms, and client relationships, Chaucer is poised for continued success.

We offer

• A flexible office hybrid work model that supports individual and team needs.
• A diverse, inclusive culture that values people for who they are.
• Extensive, non-contributory benefits, including medical, life, and pension cover, flexible holidays, and wellbeing support.