An established Lloyd’s syndicate is seeking a Senior Underwriter to support the build-out of its newly created US Property Binders portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a growing, CAT-exposed book that includes a broad range of US homeowners & commercial risks, covering a broad appetite including flood, DIC, and mortgage impairment risks. The syndicate writes exclusively on syndicate paper and partners with trusted, coverholder relationships who know their markets well.
This is a clean-slate portfolio with no legacy issues, allowing you to focus on growth without historical constraints. The book is written on a follow capacity only, with ambitions to transition into lead positions over time. Underwriters are supported by a dedicated internal delegated team that handles compliance, due diligence, and operational tasks—freeing up time to focus on underwriting. The successful candidate will work closely with the Class Underwriter and help mentor two Assistant Underwriters, while also contributing to the strategic development of the book. Travel is expected to maintain strong market relationships and support business development.
We’re looking for someone with 3–5 years experience of underwriting US property binders. You should have a solid technical understanding of US property lines and delegated authority structures, and be commercially minded, collaborative, and confident in contributing to a growing team. If you’re ready to support the development of a fresh portfolio within a respected syndicate, we’d love to hear from you.