Senior underwriter - casualty treaty

Senior Underwriter - Casualty Treaty

City of London

Key Responsibilitie

sUnderwriting & Portfolio Managemen

• tUnderwrite casualty treaty reinsurance business in accordance with established underwriting guidelines, procedures, and delegated authority limits
• .Support the Head of Department in portfolio planning, budgeting, and strategic underwriting initiatives
• .Build and strengthen relationships with clients and brokers through regular engagement, marketing activities, and business travel
• .Monitor emerging risks, market trends, and underwriting developments, recommending actions where appropriate
• .Collaborate with Actuarial teams to ensure thorough technical assessment of risk exposures
• .Contribute to the enhancement of pricing tools and promote their consistent and accurate application
• .Maintain comprehensive documentation of underwriting decisions, peer reviews, and records, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements

.Performance, Analytics & Governanc

• eParticipate in quarterly portfolio reviews, providing insights on new business opportunities, declined submissions, and market dynamics
• .Assist with retrocession analysis and purchasing activities as required
• .Uphold underwriting discipline and ensure compliance with governance standards and control frameworks

.Aggregate & Exposure Managemen

• tSupport the development, implementation, and maintenance of casualty accumulation monitoring processes and controls
• .Partner with Actuarial teams to model and refine realistic catastrophe and aggregation scenarios

.Leadership & Team Developmen

• tProvide guidance, mentoring, and technical support to junior members of the Casualty Treaty team
• .Contribute to training initiatives, research projects, and broader team development activities
• .Identify and escalate significant portfolio, underwriting, or team-related issues to senior management when necessary

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Qualificatio

• nsSignificant experience in Casualty Treaty Reinsurance underwriting with a strong track record of technical and commercial performanc
• e.In-depth understanding of reinsurance markets, underwriting principles, and treaty structure
• s.Strong commercial awareness and financial acume
• n.Excellent analytical and numerical skills with a high level of attention to detai
• l.Effective communicator with strong written and verbal presentation abilitie
• s.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within deadline
• s.Self-motivated and capable of working independently while fostering a collaborative team environmen
• t.University degree preferred, though not essentia