Job Description:

A development focused Casualty underwriter is sought for a Major Insurer in the London market.
If you enjoy being in the market and writing new business this is an opportunity to join an established team who focus on UK Mid market accounts that often have multinational programs. Training available so this role could be an ideal opportunity for a regional P&C underwriter who would like to write larger risks and is happy to specialise within Casualty business.

Key Responsibilities -

• To underwrite new business and renewals according to defined underwriting guidelines, specified budget and local business plan.
• To represent and promote our client corporately to brokers, internal stakeholders and external clients. 
• Servicing key producers and clients, through an engaged programme of pro-active external visitation, monitoring business acquisition and retention as well as maximising cross-selling opportunities.
• To assist in formulating and implementing underwriting strategy, forecasts and portfolio management in order to achieve underwriting profitability. To ensure quality control within defined area of responsibility. 
• To assist with development of products within areas of specialist expertise in order to improve client retention and new business.  This may involve collaborating with peers within and across business lines in Europe as well as globally.

Skills & Experience Required -

• Comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of Corporate Underwriting experience gained within Casualty Construction
• Solid experience of dealing with brokers and clients. 
• Results driven with ability to make own decisions and work on own initiative. 
• An experienced professional who is recognised externally. 
• Experience of leadership, training, mentoring and people development preferred but not essential.