Portfolio Underwriter in City of London

Portfolio Underwriter in City of London

City of London Full-Time 60000 - 80000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
IPS Group

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Analyse risks and manage portfolios for a leading global insurance group.
  • Company: Join a well-known insurance group with a strong presence in London.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and exposure to diverse business classes.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to work across various distribution channels.
  • Why this job: Make an impact in the insurance industry while developing your analytical skills.
  • Qualifications: Experience in underwriting and strong analytical abilities required.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 Β£ per year.

This is a new portfolio underwriter opening, working for a large global insurance group, with a strong and well-known presence in the London market. Working across mainly speciality classes of business, this role demands strong analytical skills, with a deep understanding of risk aggregation and portfolio dynamics.

You will be working across different distribution channels including broker facilities, algorithmic platforms, consortia and coverholders. As with many portfolio underwriting roles, you will be responsible for supporting the data capture, analysis, statistical reporting across the wider portfolio, monitoring performance and aggregations.

The role does require a strong level of underwriting analytical ability. Current portfolio specialists, whether from a delegated, treaty or general portfolio background should have advanced Excel, possibly Power BI or similar ability.

Class of business is open, applications considered from across a wide platform. What is essential is the underwriting exposure and being currently underwriting with a good authority level. While many portfolio analytic roles may provide you with general reporting and analytic abilities, they may not facilitate you underwriting, and for this role that is a pre-requisite.

Portfolio Underwriter in City of London employer: IPS Group

Join a leading global insurance group in the heart of London, where you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that values analytical expertise and innovation. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have access to extensive growth opportunities and the chance to work alongside industry experts in a collaborative environment. Enjoy competitive benefits and the unique advantage of being part of a well-respected firm that is at the forefront of the insurance market.

IPS Group

Contact Details:

IPS Group Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Portfolio Underwriter in City of London

Analytical Skills
Risk Aggregation Understanding
Portfolio Dynamics Knowledge
Data Capture
Statistical Reporting
Performance Monitoring
Advanced Excel