Class Underwriter - Political Risks
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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
Underwriting, Portfolio Management, Strategy & Planning Activities contributing towards operation of the Political Risk and Credit account
Underwriting the Political Risks and Credit Account, with a focus on Structured Credit and Portfolio risks.
Assist with training and supervision of Underwriting Assistants.
Developing and sustaining effective relationships with key clients and brokers including overseas travel as may be necessary.
Actively participate in transaction related meetings, both internal and with clients and brokers.
Work with a panel of Reinsurers, including the preparation of the reinsurance renewal information and the presentation of underwriting strategy.
Providing support to Team, Division and Insurance Heads and preparing reports and papers to assist with Strategy as required.
Participation in and contribution towards relevant industry groups.
Collaboration with Risk Management, Operations and Actuarial Teams within Chaucer to ensure accurate and timely reporting of Underwriting MI - including premium, claims and exposure data
Compliance with Lloyd's regulations and Byelaws.
Peer Review of risks as allocated under the peer review selection criteria and responsibility matrix as set out in the Underwriting Manual.
Skills and Competencies
Analytical skills, including credit, financial institution and sovereign risk analysis
A proven understanding of Portfolio risk analysis
Demonstrable interest in Global Macro Economics
Interpersonal skills, adaptability and able to communicate with different levels
Resilient and able to work in a pressured environment
Works as part of a team
ACII qualified or equivalent experience
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.
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