Class Underwriter - Global Property Delegated Authorities

ABOUT US

Chaucer is a leading insurance group at Lloyd's, the world's specialist insurance market. We help protect industries around the world from the risks they face. Our customers include major airlines, energy companies, shipping groups, global manufacturers and property groups.

Our headquarters are in London, and we have international offices in Copenhagen, Miami, Dubai and Singapore to be closer to our clients across the world. To learn more about us please visit our website www.chaucergroup.com

Class Underwriter - Global Property Delegated Authorities

Job Profile Summary

Underwriting of the Global Property Delegated Authorities account in London, as well as formulating strategy, business plans and forecasts with the Head of Global Property Delegated Authorities

Job Description

• Underwrite in accordance with the most current Letter of Authority issued to this jobholder.
• Assist in the execution of the agreed Global Property Delegated Authorities strategy and the associated planning and reporting.
• Work with Harry Woolf and the Team to further the development of both the USA and International portfolios of the Global Unit(s).
• Underwrite and maintain position in both lead and following market capacities.
• Ensure a full and comprehensive service is provided to brokers.
• Active involvement in the marketing of the business Unit(s) - seek out new business opportunities through liaison with brokers and clients.
• Attend monthly meetings (leading as required) and report on progress.
• Monitor figures, aggregates, claims and report accordingly. Carrying out regular analytical reviews to improve the performance of the account.
• Developing use of modelled data for pricing and exposure management.
• Travel as required.
• Work with the Reinsurance Purchasing Team on programme design and support them with the execution of agreed plans.
• Training and development of junior underwriting and modelling staff, including annual Appraisals and Career Path Development.
• Specific account analysis as required.
• Responsibility for the accuracy and upkeep of all written premium data on Charisma for all risks written within the area of responsibility
• Liaison with Claims, Pricing, Exposure Management, DA Oversight, Wordings and any other Chaucer Department as required.
• Any other ad hoc duties as may be required.

Education

Essential

5 GCSE's English and Maths grade 'C' or above (or equivalent)

3 'A' Level passes (or equivalent)

ACII

Why Join Chaucer?

An established market leading Insurer, where over the past 5 years, the Chaucer Group has seen significant and successful growth. In 2019, we wrote $1.4bn of Gross Written Premium, closed 2023 with $2.7bn, and are on track to write well over $3bn in 2024.

This is an exciting time for Chaucer; we have the people, the platforms, the expertise and the relationships to continue our recent success. We will remain focussed on the areas where we can provide the most expertise and value to our brokers and clients.

We offer:

A flexible 2 days in the office hybrid work model that supports individual and team needs.

A diverse, inclusive culture that values people for who they are.

Extensive, non-contributory benefits, including medical, life, and pension cover, flexible holidays, and wellbeing support.