Senior Underwriter - London, United Kingdom - Aspen Insurance Holdings

Aspen Insurance Holdings

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Reference:
ASPUK01103

, London

Permanent - Full Time or Part Time

About us:

Since Aspen was founded in 2002, we have become a leading, diversified specialty insurance and reinsurance company. We respond thoughtfully and creatively to find the best outcomes for our clients and business partners through carefully-tailored solutions.

We believe the way we work is just as important as the work we do, and we are guided by our core values of respect, honesty, trust and professionalism.
Aspen is a great place to develop your career offering an exciting and challenging environment where achievement is rewarded.

The role:

To underwrite business in accordance with the business plan and within delegated underwriting authority with the purpose of underwriting a profitable account on behalf of Aspen in the UK and Aspen Values demonstrated in the delivery and performance.

Key accountabilities:

Strategy And Planning

Contribute to the development of the business plan for the portfolio and ensure delivery of the plan
Awareness of and contribution to the delivery of the business plan, making decisions as appropriate
Contribute and participate in all meetings, in order to share and develop strategy, knowledge and best practice
Positively promote the department, division and company as a whole, in order to maximize brand leverage

Policy, Process and Procedures

Perform complex underwriting activities in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are met
Adhere to underwriting standards, instructions and good practice to minimize risk and maximize efficiency
Ensure the recording and measurement of insurance risks, including DUA's where relevant, to ensure accuracy and good practice, developing or modifying policy wordings as appropriate

Environmental Awareness/Customer Focus

Act as a technical expert to support the identification of issues and opportunities within area of expertise
Establish, develop and strengthen relationships with stakeholders including customers, brokers, business partners and colleagues, to maximize influence and achieve business objectives
Demonstrate support for market associations and trade bodies
Demonstrate understanding and awareness of market dynamics and market cycle to drive and enhance business performance

Skills & experience:

Knowledge And Experience

10+ years Specie underwriting preferred, including DUAs
Strong broker & client relationships ability to attract business
Ability to form strong relationships within Aspen's other departments, including but not limited to MEA, DUA, OTR, Finance, Specialty underwriting teams and syndicate management.
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- ent including an understanding of RMS

Microsoft Excel ability to use pivot tables
Access experience with Access preferred but not essential
Powerpoint

Other:

We're committed to making Aspen a great place to work, where you're rewarded and recognised for your efforts. As well as your pay and discretionary performance related bonus, you'll also enjoy a huge range of benefits.

There are plenty of options available with our exciting benefits package, designed for your health, your family and to help ensure that you enjoy the most from your lifestyle.

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