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    Senior Underwriter - London, United Kingdom - Allied World

    Allied World
    Allied World London, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    Job Description

    Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG, through its subsidiaries and brand known as Allied World, is a global provider of innovative property, casualty and specialty insurance and reinsurance solutions.

    At Allied World we have over 1,600 talented and loyal employees working in 25 offices globally who service clients throughout the world. We are focused on providing superior customer service and creative risk solutions, building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships. Our employees share our passion for progress and success, and we are looking for talented committed people to join our team.

    As a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. and a Lloyds syndicate, we are situated in the heart of the London insurance market and benefit from a wealth of experience setting us apart from our competitors on the cutting edge of innovation.

    Based in the Walkie Talkie building at 20 Fenchurch Street, our office is based on the 19th floor, providing fantastic views across London. With just under 200 employees in London we pride ourselves on our warm and welcoming culture, with regular learning opportunities and support to achieve your career goals.

    Allied World is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to an individual's race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, age, genetic information, or disability status.

    Duties & Responsibilities

    • Perform account analysis, alongside more experienced members of the team, according to underwriting guidelines which is to include thorough review of underwriting application/submission, research via on-line services, reviewing requested terms and conditions including underlying policy forms when issuing on a follow-form basis, liaising with other Company departments to establish full understanding of risk exposures and completion of underwriting worksheet
    • Authorising of quotes, binders and invoices in accordance with own authority, department underwriting strategy and company guidelines
    • Correspond with brokers with respect to outstanding information pre and post binding
    • Process allocated renewals, endorsements and new business within underwriting guidelines
    • Maintain underwriting files in an orderly manner, in accordance with underwriting guidelines and the departments prescribed filing structure
    • Develop business in London and other non-US markets and service submission flow
    • Take responsibility for driving growth with key broking partners
    • Develop new target sectors and distribution channels
    • Present underwriting appetite to brokers, clients & reinsurers.
    • Help prepare for and attend the increased number of client meetings that come from increased policy count
    • Assist with the frequent broker requests to update suites of wordings
    • Attend client/broker meetings, lunches, dinners and other social outings as applicable
    • Assist development of junior members of the team
    • Actively engage and seek out training opportunities to further develop underwriting expertise and support business performance
    • Other duties as maybe assigned

    Person Specification


    • Ideally would hold a professional Insurance designation or at least be working towards such


    • Experience between 3 and 5 years in the London FI Market


    • Basic knowledge and understanding of market policy and endorsement wordings


    • Must be articulate and personable as there will be significant dealings with clients and brokers including attendance and presentations at meetings


    • Basic marketing, negotiation and presentation skills but with a clear aptitude to develop such


    • Strong organization skills and the ability to prioritize work

    Our Benefits:

    • Hybrid working
    • Fantastic location, on the 19th floor of the Walkie Talkie/Sky Garden building
    • Breakfast in the office
    • Employee Share scheme
    • Regular learning opportunities for professional development
    • Competitive annual leave allowances
    • Private Medical & Dental insurance
    • Group Life Assurance
    • Income protection
    • Discretionary Annual Bonus
    • Generous employer pension contributions
    • Gym subsidy
    • Regular social events

    All of Allied World's rated insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries are rated A by A.M. Best Company, A by Standard & Poor's, and A2 by Moody's, and our Lloyd's Syndicate 2232 is rated A+ by Standard & Poor's and AA- by Fitch. Allied World is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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