Senior/AVP, Europe Construction & Engineering Division

Take the next step in your career with us.

Allied World is an ideal place for talented professionals who are driven by a belief in the value of collaboration and the power of knowledge.

We believe that when our great people work together and support one another, our clients receive the best solutions. We embrace unique perspectives and empower each person to grow through professional development, career training and mentoring programs.

Our people are our most important asset, and we are very proud of the quality of our team members.

Description of the role:

• This position is responsible for underwriting a diverse book of business, employing the methods necessary to meet projected profitability, GWP, and expense goals, management and growth of the overall portfolio of business within the appropriate underwriting discipline/guidelines,marketing and servicing of existing and potential insured’s. This role has responsibility for supporting the regional / global head in setting strategic goals, setting budgets and developing the technical underwriting team.
   
  
  

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• General underwriting functions including underwriting submission review, pricing analysis, setting of terms and conditions.
• Authorising of quotes and invoices in accordance with company guidelines.
• Responsible for timely and correct issuance of bound polices. Crafting of wordings and endorsements for authorisation by legal. Providing direction to the Junior Underwriters and/or Underwriting Assistant in the timely processing of Policy/Endorsement wordings.
• Perform extensive account analysis according to underwriting guidelines which to include thorough review of underwriting application/submission, research, reviewing requested terms and conditions including underlying policy forms when issuing on a follow-form basis, liaising with other Company departments to establish full understanding of risk exposures and completion of underwriting worksheet.

Must be highly articulate, with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills – required for significant liaison with clients and brokers including delivering effective presentations and building strong working relationships

Strong marketing and business development capability – commercial acumen; ability to influence and negotiate to various levels of seniority, internally and externally

Highly computer literate, with an advanced level proficiency using an underwriting system. Knowledge of Genius and Open Box is a distinct advantage.

Methodical approach to work, strong organization skills; capable of dealing with tight reporting deadlines and conflicting priorities; attention to detail.

Overall, team player with collaborative outlook – acting as a role model for more junior members of the team.

Language skills: fluent in English. Other languages would be beneficial.

  

Working at Allied World

Our team of over 1,650 professionals has deep expertise in the industry. They enjoy their work, and many have served for several years. This is what you can expect when you join us:
• Instant membership in the Allied World — a global network of colleagues who will support your career journey
• A manager who will help you build your career through a structured coaching program
• Access to a full suite of learning and development tools and resources

Global Presence

Headquartered in Bermuda, Allied World has offices in Atlanta, Boston, Brisbane, Chicago, Costa Mesa, Dallas, Dublin, Farmington (CT), Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Malaysia, Manchester, Miami, Nashville, New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney, Switzerland and Toronto. We strive to provide exceptional service to our clients and distribution partners.

Our Business

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients, cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since 2001. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holding Limited, and benefit from a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in a non-traditional ways.

Allied work is an equal opportunity employer. Subject to a

pplicable law, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religions or belief, gender, age, disability, military service, marital or civil partnership status, family status, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law or regulation in the relevant jurisdiction where we operate.

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