Job Description
International Property Placement Specialist – LATAM
Location: London (Hybrid working available)
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Experience Required: 5+ years in the London Insurance Market
An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a leading international property team focused exclusively on Latin American (LATAM) property risks. This role will concentrate on structuring and placing complex and catastrophe-exposed property insurance solutions for clients with assets and operations across Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Central America, and the Caribbean.
You will work with a specialist team recognised for its deep understanding of LATAM catastrophe perils, regulatory environments, local market dynamics, and cross-border program structures, providing access to London and international markets where local capacity or technical expertise is limited.
We work with a diverse client base including direct insureds, retail and wholesale brokers, and insurance companies, delivering bespoke solutions for complex LATAM property risks.
Key Responsibilities:
* Devise and execute placement strategies for LATAM-only property portfolios and single-location risks
* Structure and place primary, layered, and complex property insurance programmes
* Deliver tailored solutions ranging from single-risk placements to portfolio, program, and facility structures
* Advise on coverage design for catastrophe-exposed LATAM risks (earthquake, windstorm, flood, volcanic, etc.)
* Review and optimise existing insurance structures to improve coverage, capacity, and cost efficiency
* Work closely with underwriters, brokers, and clients across Latin America and the London Market
* Support relationship development with key LATAM-producing brokers and clients
Lines of Business Include:
* Property Damage & Business Interruption (All Risks or Named Perils)
* Standalone Catastrophe Covers (Earthquake, Windstorm, Flood)
* Deductible Buydowns & Coverage Carveouts
* Construction & Engineering (CAR/EAR)
* Machinery Breakdown
* Contractor’s Plant & Equipment (CPE)
* Parametric Insurance Solutions for LATAM perils
Requirements:
* Minimum 5 years’ property placing experience in the London Insurance Market
* Demonstrable, hands-on experience placing LATAM property risks
* Strong technical understanding of LATAM catastrophe exposures and local market conditions
* Proven ability to structure complex or non-standard insurance solutions
* Excellent communication skills with global and LATAM-based stakeholders
* Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills highly advantageous