AVP Underwriter - Property - Manchester

Take the next step in your career with us. Allied World is an ideal place for talented professionals who are driven by a belief in the value of collaboration and the power of knowledge. We believe that when our great people work together and support one another, our clients receive the best solutions. We embrace unique perspectives and empower each person to grow through professional development, career training and mentoring programs. Our people are our most important asset, and we are very proud of the quality of our team members.

This role involves underwriting cases across the allocated geographical remit of the portfolio, following the agreed processes and within risk appetite to achieve business development and retention targets in Manchester. You will spend the majority of your time delivering underwriting decisions, contributing to business development activities and liaising with customers. You will deal with customers, brokers, network partners and third parties, working with other colleagues and as part of a team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviewing allocated cases and delivering underwriting decisions, following agreed processes at the designated authority level, to secure profitable business within the agreed risk appetite.
• Be a referral point for junior staff members and contribute to peer review processes as required to support and enable the maintenance of an effective control environment.
• Providing advice and guidance to the production of new policy wordings or reviews of existing policy wordings to ensure policy documentation is current and accurate.
• Identifying, recommending and leading or contributing to the development and exploitation of marketing activities and product development initiatives to increase penetration of existing customers and/or expand the business mix.
• Travel within allocated geographical remit as required.
• Proactively identifying and pursuing up-selling (add-ons) and cross-selling opportunities to maximize profitable revenue potential from new and renewal business and achieve agreed business targets.
• Managing customer interactions in an efficient, courteous and timely manner in order to deliver high standards of customer satisfaction.
• Providing expert advice, guidance and coaching to less qualified and/or experienced colleagues to address technical referrals and raise standards and expertise across the technical community.
• Seek input from Actuarial Department to price specific accounts when appropriate.
• Liaise with Claims Department on any specific claims activity and overall market claims concerns which could potentially affect profitability.
• Stay current with respect to major industry issues and developments.
• Help maintain low levels of aged debt through accurate and clear record keeping, liaising regularly with the Accounts Receivable team to resolve queries promptly.
• Carry out regular and ad hoc reporting as required.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements:

• 5-10 years experience underwriting major Property accounts.
• Strong marketing, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of standard market policy and endorsement wordings.
• Professional Insurance Designation such as ACII/ ECU desirable.
• Organization skills and the ability to prioritize work.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, analytical skills and the ability to work within a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Excellent MS Office skills in particular Excel skills.

Working at Allied World:

Our team of over 1,650 professionals has deep expertise in the industry. They enjoy their work, and many have served for several years. This is what you can expect when you join us:

• Instant membership in the Allied World — a global network of colleagues who will support your career journey.
• A manager who will help you build your career through a structured coaching program.
• Access to a full suite of learning and development tools and resources.

Global Presence:

Headquartered in Bermuda, Allied World has offices in various locations including Manchester. We strive to provide exceptional service to our clients and distribution partners.

Our Business:

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients, cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since 2001.

Allied World is an equal opportunity employer. Subject to applicable law, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion or belief, gender, age, disability, military service, marital or civil partnership status, family status, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law or regulation in the relevant jurisdiction where we operate.