Job Title: General Aviation Underwriter
Location: London (hybrid)
Market: London Market
Salary: £100,000 to £150,000, dependant on experience
Reports to: Head of Aviation / Class Underwriter
Level: Underwriter to Senior Underwriter
Our client, a London Market carrier is hiring a General Aviation Underwriter to grow a profitable GA book across the UK, Europe and international territories. The role covers hull and liability for private, business and light commercial aviation, written on an open market and delegated basis.
Class focus
General aviation hull, liability and personal accident
Key responsibilities
Underwriting
- Underwrite new and renewal GA risks within authority: private owners, flying schools, aero clubs, air taxi, charter, helicopters, light business jets and aviation-related products
- Assess risk on pilot experience, aircraft type, usage, hull values, maintenance and loss history
- Price, structure and set terms, deductibles and conditions in line with the business plan and rating tools
- Quote, bind and write lines on open market, lineslip and facility business
Delegated authority
- Oversee coverholder and MGA binders, including audits, bordereaux review and performance monitoring
- Support new binder set-up and renewal negotiations
Broker and market relationships
- Build and maintain relationships with London, European and international aviation brokers
- Lead broker meetings, marketing visits and new business development
- Represent the syndicate or MGA at industry events
Portfolio and claims
- Monitor portfolio performance, rate adequacy and aggregate exposure
- Work with claims on significant losses and coverage queries
- Contribute to business planning, reinsurance discussions and peer review
Governance
- Meet Lloyd's, PRA/FCA and internal underwriting standards, including sanctions checks and Consumer Duty where relevant
- Keep accurate underwriting files and system records
Skills and experience
Essential
- 5+ years underwriting general aviation in the Lloyd's or London Market, or with an aviation insurer
- Sound technical knowledge of GA hull, liability and passenger legal liability wordings (e.g. AVN clauses)
- Track record of writing a profitable book and developing broker relationships
- Confident pricing and risk-selection skills, comfortable with rating models and data
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
Desirable
- ACII / Cert CII, or working towards it
- Delegated authority or coverholder management experience
- Experience in rotorcraft, airport/aviation products or aerospace lines
- Existing broker network across UK, Europe or North America
What's on offer
- Competitive base salary of £100,000 to £150,000 plus discretionary bonus
- Pension, private medical cover and a market-standard benefits package
- Hybrid working and support for CII qualifications
- Clear route to Senior Underwriter with increasing authority
Underwriter - General Aviation employer: Lawes Consulting Group
At Lawes Consulting Group, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values and nurtures talent within a supportive and collaborative environment. As a Property Loss Adjuster based in Glasgow, you will benefit from a strong focus on employee development, a diverse portfolio of claims to manage, and the opportunity to work closely with industry professionals, all while enjoying the vibrant culture of Scotland's largest city.
