At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop strategies for the Transport Logistics underwriting team.
- Company: Join Chaucer, a leading insurance group at Lloyd's with a global presence.
- Benefits: Flexible working arrangements, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace culture with excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the insurance industry while mentoring a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Significant marine experience and strong negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Responsibilities
Take the lead for developing strategy, producing a Business Plan and underwriting the Transport Logistics (TL) account for Chaucer, and manage, mentor and develop the TL underwriting team.
Lead TL team strategy, client and broker distribution plan, ensuring Chaucer attains global TL leadership and becomes the go‑to market of choice.
Own all aspects of underwriting and management of the Transport Logistics class, with responsibility for driving growth through geographically diverse distribution and product business mix.
Work alongside the Head of Marine to set, own and manage Chaucer's strategy for the TL business, develop long‑term plans across all business platforms and hubs, and produce and present Business Plans for agreement by Underwriting Management.
Ensure the TL team underwrites in accordance with Business Plans, Syndicate Guidelines and Compliance requirements.
Continuously assess and develop pricing models and maintain compliance with Syndicate Systems and Lloyd's regulations and Byelaws.
Peer review of risks as allocated, monitor and maintain accurate written premium data on Charisma for all risks written within the area of responsibility.
Maintain and develop relationships with brokers to ensure a good business flow of new and renewal business, and with customers to aid business understanding, risk retention and target new business, including travel as may be required.
Maintain and develop market profile for Chaucer syndicate generally and TL class in particular, monitor portfolio results, liaison with Claims Department, report as required, and monitor industry trends, premium levels, aggregation issues and loss trends.
Ensure any Facultative Reinsurance is purchased in accordance with Chaucer guidelines and in conjunction with the Head of Marine.
Work with Head of Marine and Reinsurance Purchasing team on outwards Reinsurance programme, including meetings with Reinsurers and preparation of renewal submission(s).
Advise, assist and service customers on insurance and risk matters to promote customers' satisfaction, foster positive relationships, ensure complaints are promptly identified, recorded and referred, and uphold the principles of Treating Customers Fairly (TCF).
Qualifications & Experience
- Significant relevant marine experience and reasonable levels of underwriting experience.
- Experience of lead negotiating with brokers and liaising with clients.
- Understanding of actuarial rating process.
- Understanding of business planning process.
Skills & Tools
- Essential Microsoft Office: Word and Excel (Intermediate).
- Essential 5 GCSE's English and Maths grade "C" or above (or equivalent).
- 3 'A' Level passes (or equivalent).
- Lloyds Introductory Test (ACII).
- Strategic & Innovative Thinking – translates organisational vision through effective goal setting and strategic planning, thinks creatively and innovatively.
- Commercial Awareness – understands how the business works and the external market to drive the business forward.
- Execution – builds key relationships, shows ownership of targets, focuses on results.
- Resilience & Adaptability – demonstrates high personal resilience and ability to adapt to change.
- About Chaucer
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.
Our headquarters are in London, with international offices in Bermuda, Copenhagen, Dubai and Singapore to be closer to our clients worldwide.
We are committed to diversity, actively valuing difference and respecting people regardless of protected characteristics outlined in the Equality Act 2010.
A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace are core to our success and culture.
We recruit from the widest available pool of talent, ensuring a fair and bias‑free selection process based on merit.
We are open to considering flexible working arrangements for all roles and encourage you to outline your needs during the interview process.
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