Chief Underwriter

A unique opportunity has arisen to join a prestigious global non-life insurance organization as their Chief Property Treaty Underwriter at their London office. This is a senior, high-profile role reporting directly to the Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive. You will work closely with a small, dedicated team to underwrite a diverse and worldwide portfolio (excluding the USA and Canada) and represent the organization at the Lloyd’s Underwriting Box, conferences, and client meetings. Key Responsibilities: Underwriting Expertise: * Assess and underwrite risks within agreed authority levels. * Develop pricing models and templates for robust capital returns. * Monitor claims and market trends to ensure competitive and accurate pricing. Client Engagement: * Foster strong relationships with brokers and clients in alignment with the business plan and risk appetite. * Represent the organization at client meetings, conferences, and events (domestically and internationally). Operational Excellence: * Oversee the administration of underwriting files, data entry, and systems updates. * Collaborate with internal teams such as claims, finance, and compliance, as well as external auditors. * Provide input on outward reinsurance purchases and assist in crafting management reports. What We’re Looking For: Educational Background: * ACII qualification is essential. * Proficiency in Excel (lookups, IF functions, Pivot Tables). * Fluency in English is required; additional fluency in other major languages (e.g., French, German, Spanish, or Japanese) is an advantage. Experience: * Extensive experience in the London insurance and reinsurance market, particularly in senior underwriting roles. * Strong knowledge of European and Asia-Pacific markets and broker networks. * Familiarity with catastrophe modelling techniques and tools. * Proven ability to price and assess underwriting submissions across cycles. Soft Skills: * Strong interpersonal and communication skills. * Ability to work under pressure, think creatively, and adapt to evolving demands. * Demonstrated leadership ability and a team-oriented mindset. Salary: The role is offered with a salary of circa £(Apply online only)k per annum, reflecting the small-to-medium size of the company’s current underwriting book. Therefore, the position is ideally suited to someone managing a similar-sized portfolio, or potentially someone either looking to step up or transition away from a large high pressure corporate environment. Benefits: * Optional Private Medical Insurance. * Death-in-Service benefit (4x salary). * Flexible hybrid working arrangements available. * 25 days annual leave. The organization champions equal opportunities and diversity, ensuring all employment decisions are based on merit and free from discrimination or harassment