Underwriter – Political Violence

• Be part of a recognised market leading Political Violence team with a geographically diverse portfolio and broad appetite. 

• Ensure risks are analysed and written in accordance with the agreed parameters – making sound, profitable long term decisions with a focus on smart rationale underwriting.

• Understand and negotiate insurance in line with corporate standards

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with existing and new clients/brokers through regular contact, demonstrating a clear understanding of their business and how we add value.

• Manage the business written across the department to ensure that it is compliant with relevant risk, regulatory and legal requirements

• Undertake analysis of the portfolio to identify business opportunities, products and clients, ensuring a robust business case.

• Liaise and ensure regional compliance with underwriting management, taking corrective action as necessary and operating within agreed authorities ensuring that underwriting controls are properly managed.

• Effectively represent self and class in external activities, groups and committees

• Review underwriting figures on a regular basis in order that unusual trends and / or adverse movements may be dealt with by appropriate action.

• Work in partnership with the other teams across the Insurance division, act as a peer reviewer and leverage relationships and opportunities aligned to the wider Political Violence strategy.

You’re going to enjoy this job if you also:

• Are a keen learner – working towards completion of CII accreditation

• Capacity to demonstrate sound business acumen, with robust analytical skills and numerical attitude

• Are a strong problem solver

What you’ll need:

For this particular role there are some important qualifications and experience we need you to have. These include:

• Good knowledge and experience with relevant underwriting expertise within the Political Violence market.

• Ability to effectively influence and negotiate skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Sound financial and commercial acumen

What you can expect from us:

A competitive salary and benefits package is a given, but you can also expect:

• A great team and supportive colleagues

• Hybrid Working environment

• Flexible Working

• A strong focus on diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities

• A programme of wellbeing and mental health support

• Employer-supported volunteering (ESV)

• Continuous learning and study support

• Structured career development

• An open mind (especially to new ideas and ways of doing things)

About MS Amlin

MS Amlin is part of a global top-10 insurance group, MS&AD. We’re made up of four distinct businesses covering global reinsurance, Lloyds franchise, local specialty insurer, and business services.

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