Senior Underwriter

Senior Underwriter (Construction)Salary: Competitive and based on experienceLocation: London (Hybrid working) Keywords: Underwriting, Insurance, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Broker MarketingOur client, Aspen Insurance, a leading specialty insurance and reinsurance company, is seeking a seasoned Senior Underwriter to join their Natural Resources and Construction team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of business plans, perform complex underwriting activities, and establish strong relationships with stakeholders. Aspen Insurance is renowned for its core values of respect, honesty, trust, and professionalism and provides a rewarding environment where achievement is recognised.Join a leading specialty insurance and reinsurance company Opportunity to work on an international CAR and EAR portfolio. Work in a supportive environment that values respect, honesty, trust, and professionalismWhat you'll do:As a Senior Underwriter at Aspen Insurance, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the success of our Natural Resources and Construction team. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve managing portfolios, performing intricate underwriting tasks, marketing to brokers, and supporting your team in achieving their business plan. You will be expected to act as a technical expert within your area of expertise while fostering strong relationships with various stakeholders. Your ability to underwrite complex insurance risks will be crucial in meeting our business objectives. Furthermore, your role will extend beyond individual tasks as you manage, support, and develop colleagues within your department.

• Contribute to the development and delivery of the business plan for the portfolio
• Perform complex underwriting activities in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements
• Establish, develop and strengthen relationships with stakeholders including customers, brokers, business partners and colleagues
• Underwrite complex insurance risks in accordance with the business plan and the delegated underwriting authority
• Contribute to the review and analysis of the portfolio to identify progress towards business objectives
• Manage, support and/or develop colleagues within department to ensure the required standards of performance are met

What you bring:The ideal candidate for this Senior Underwriter position brings extensive experience from an underwriting environment within a specialised or complex area. You hold specific professional qualifications such as CII and have significant post-qualification work experience within class of business. Your proficiency in using risk profiling and pricing tools along with loss models sets you apart. You have established strong customer/broker relationships over time and have experience managing underwriting teams. Your interpersonal skills are exceptional which allows you to communicate effectively and collaborate well within a team setting.

• In-depth experience of working in an underwriting environment within construction/natural resources underwriting area
• Specific professional qualifications (CII)
• Experience in using risk profiling and pricing tools and loss models
• Strong established customer/broker relationships
• Experience of managing underwriting individuals/teams
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in team environment

What sets this company apart:Aspen Insurance has been a leader in the insurance industry since 2002 due to its diversified specialty insurance and reinsurance services. The company is committed to responding thoughtfully and creatively to find the best outcomes for clients and business partners through carefully tailored solutions. Aspen Insurance believes that the way they work is just as important as the work they do, and they are guided by their core values of respect, honesty, trust, and professionalism. They offer an exciting and challenging environment where achievement is rewarded, making it a great place to develop your career.What's next:Ready to take the next step in your career with a leading insurance company? Apply now!Apply today by clicking on the link. We look forward to receiving your application.

We are committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require accommodations because of disability or health condition, please email: gscemeaedi @ robertwalters.com. This position is being sourced through our Outsourcing service line.