Senior Underwriter - Casualty Treaty
City of London
Key Responsibilitie
sUnderwriting & Portfolio Managemen
- tUnderwrite casualty treaty reinsurance business in accordance with established underwriting guidelines, procedures, and delegated authority limits
- .Support the Head of Department in portfolio planning, budgeting, and strategic underwriting initiatives
- .Build and strengthen relationships with clients and brokers through regular engagement, marketing activities, and business travel
- .Monitor emerging risks, market trends, and underwriting developments, recommending actions where appropriate
- .Collaborate with Actuarial teams to ensure thorough technical assessment of risk exposures
- .Contribute to the enhancement of pricing tools and promote their consistent and accurate application
- .Maintain comprehensive documentation of underwriting decisions, peer reviews, and records, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
.Performance, Analytics & Governanc
- eParticipate in quarterly portfolio reviews, providing insights on new business opportunities, declined submissions, and market dynamics
- .Assist with retrocession analysis and purchasing activities as required
- .Uphold underwriting discipline and ensure compliance with governance standards and control frameworks
.Aggregate & Exposure Managemen
- tSupport the development, implementation, and maintenance of casualty accumulation monitoring processes and controls
- .Partner with Actuarial teams to model and refine realistic catastrophe and aggregation scenarios
.Leadership & Team Developmen
- tProvide guidance, mentoring, and technical support to junior members of the Casualty Treaty team
- .Contribute to training initiatives, research projects, and broader team development activities
- .Identify and escalate significant portfolio, underwriting, or team-related issues to senior management when necessary
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Qualificatio
- nsSignificant experience in Casualty Treaty Reinsurance underwriting with a strong track record of technical and commercial performanc
- e.In-depth understanding of reinsurance markets, underwriting principles, and treaty structure
- s.Strong commercial awareness and financial acume
- n.Excellent analytical and numerical skills with a high level of attention to detai
- l.Effective communicator with strong written and verbal presentation abilitie
- s.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within deadline
- s.Self-motivated and capable of working independently while fostering a collaborative team environmen
- t.University degree preferred, though not essentia
