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Underwriter - Hull & War
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Underwriter – Hull & War (Lloyd's Market)
About the Role
Taking care of our customers, our communities, and each other defines The Travelers Promise. This commitment has earned us a reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers, and we strive to maintain that through a culture rooted in innovation and collaboration.
Join us to discover a workplace where employees love what they do and where they do it.
Opportunity Overview
This role is ideal for:
- Broker transitioning into underwriting
- Experienced Hull & War underwriters seeking a new challenge
As part of a growing Marine account, you will:
- Work on a broad and diverse portfolio
- Develop and build broker relationships in the Lloyds market
- Take ownership of new business and renewals
We offer flexibility in our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy:
- Full-time employees work 3 days per week in the office and 2 days at home (or pro-rated for part-time roles); policies may adjust at the Company’s discretion.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate to enhance the profitability, growth, and retention of the Hull & War Line of Business through:
- Adherence to Company policies, procedures, controls (including audit requirements) and Lloyds Underwriting Management Standards:
- Ensuring all business aligns with individual underwriting authority
- Ensuring compliance with Lloyds Individual Registration Byelaw and the Units business plan for the relevant year.
- Developing the Line of Business (LoB) and associated services, including:
- Researching and identifying target business
- Competitor analysis, industry trends, economic factors, and market conditions.
- Utilising appropriate systems to:
- Accurately enter quotes, risks, and endorsements
- Ensure statistical, regulatory, and operational reporting integrity.
- Data analysis and reporting for strategic underwriting decisions.
- Market and world affairs monitoring to support Opportunity Development.
- Promoting Travelers LoB and strategy by:
- Building partnerships with Agents, Brokers, and Clients
- Aligning underwriting philosophy and procedures with the Company’s requirements.
- Mentoring and coaching colleagues as needed.
- Performing additional duties as assigned.
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Desirable Qualifications
Experience and Expertise:
- Experience within the Lloyds Market, with a foundational understanding of internal and external market factors.
- Hull & War Underwriting knowledge (preferred).
- Ability to showcases emerging technical proficiency, applicable to your underwriting authority.
- Capacity for sound quoting and pricing decisions that align with Company interests.
Core Skills (Intermediate level expected):
- Judgment & Decision-Making | Communication | Teamwork
- Relationship Management:
- Proactively seeking, building, fostering, and maintaining alliances to meet collective goals.
- Analytical Thinking / Financial Acumen:
- Identifying challenges/opportunities and evaluating trends.
- Applying financial principles to ensure underwriting decisions contribute positively to the business.
- Product & Technical Knowledge:
- Competent application of underwriting methodologies for granted responsibilities.
- Business Awareness:
- Aligning market dynamics with underwriting strategy.
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- Academic qualification in ethics recommended: Progressing toward an ACII qualification.
Must-Have Requirements
- London Market Insurance experience, either in underwriting or brokerage roles
- Minimum secondary level education or equivalent
Benefits On Offer
Boss Insurance Cover:
- Single cover provided by Travelers at commencement, with optional dependent coverage via payroll deductions.
Retirement & Savings:
- Contributions to a Travelers Pension Plan, capped at a percentage of your salary.
- Volume participation encouraged through additional company matching (contributory basis).
Annual Leave:
- Staff Holiday Entitlement: 25 days annually, with purchaseable additional days to cumulatively reach 35 for the year.
Wellness & Mental Health: Comprehensive support via:
- Wellness programme & discounts: Access, advice, and resources focused on physical and mental well-being.
- Mental health support: Free professional counselling services available.
Community Contribution:
- Matching Gift Programme enabling employees to double third-party donations.
- Volunteer Rewards Programme, empowering positive engagement with charitable causes and teams.
Employment Practices
Travelers practices equal opportunity employment. We value diversity, celebrating the unique contributions every individual offers us.
We encourage job seekers with disability-related questions regarding physical requirements of the role. Contact us for assistance.
Travelers reserves the right to determine a role’s level independently above or below that outlined here.
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