Our client a leading global Insurer is looking to add a newMiddle Market Underwriter, in theirUK Commercial Lines team.
The Middle Market Underwriting team offers diverse multi-line capabilities targeted at select industry verticals such as real estate, hospitality, financial institutions, professional services, technology, and life science. They work through a network of retail brokers who share theircommitment to long-term partnerships built on a strong service proposition.
This position will be based in their Londonoffice. Theystrive for collaboration which is why theyoffer a work environment where employees thrive and develop long lasting careers in Underwriting.
What you’ll be doing:
- Prioritization and evaluation of existing business and renewals to identify those accounts that provide the greatest opportunity for profit consistent with the business plan and corporate profit objectives.
- Price and analyze coverage, structure and exposures on individual risks.
- Set appropriate terms and conditions per the Company underwriting strategy and guidelines to bind qualified risks.
- Attend client/broker meetings, lunches, dinners and other social outings as applicable.
- Exercise proper underwriting pricing and discipline to meet profitability goals, complying with underwriting guidelines, systems and procedures.
- Expand existing portfolio of business by developing existing relationships and new prospective clients.
- Supports our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture.
- Emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite.
- Conducts individual account underwriting audits as needed.
- Complete underwriting referral applications for risks outside of your authority for higher level approval as necessary.
What you’ll bring:
- At least 3+ years of P&C underwriting experience.
- Significant experience within the middle market space, ideally with experience of Underwriting multinational business.
- Established relationships with retail producers.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
- Excellent communication (both written and verbal) skills.
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Mid market UW employer: Gravitas Group
As a global leader in risk and reinsurance, our client offers an exceptional work environment that prioritises collaboration, inclusivity, and professional development. The role of International Contracts Leader not only provides the opportunity to shape contract strategy across UK and Europe but also fosters personal growth through exposure to complex contractual issues and stakeholder management. With a commitment to innovation and high-quality standards, employees are empowered to thrive in a hybrid working model while contributing to meaningful solutions for clients.
