Allied World
Underwriter, LATAM, Europe General Casualty Division
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Underwriter, LATAM, Europe General Casualty Division
Senior Casualty Underwriter (LATAM Focus) — Allied World Assurance
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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
- Mentoring programs
Our people are our most important asset, and we are very proud of the quality of our team members.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for underwriting a diverse book of business, employing the methods necessary to:
- Meet projected profitability
- Achieve GWP (Gross Written Premium) and expense goals
- Manage and grow the overall portfolio of the LATAM business within appropriate underwriting discipline/guidelines
- Market and service existing and potential insureds
Duties and Responsibilities
Core Underwriting Functions
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Perform general underwriting functions, including:
- Submission review
- Pricing analysis
- Setting terms and conditions
- Quote/binder/invoice authorizations
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Ensure timely and correct issuance of bound policies.
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Craft endorsement wordings for legal authorization.
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Provide direction to the Underwriting Support Assistant for:
- Timely processing of policy/endorsement wordings
Account and Claims Liaison
- Perform referrals with VP Casualty and SVP Casualty as required.
- Maintain underwriting files and reporting systems according to guidelines.
- Consult with the Actuarial Department for:
- Specific account pricing when appropriate.
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Liaise with the Claims Department on:
- Specific claim matters
- Market claim concerns
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Stay current with industry issues and developments.
Professional Development & Growth
- Assist in training underwriting and support staff.
- Complete project work as required.
- Plan and monitor the business portfolio.
- Travel to meetings throughout Ireland and Europe as necessary.
Qualifications & Criteria
Experience & Knowledge
- 5 years’ experience underwriting Casulaty accounts in the LATAM market.
- Preferred: Spanish-speaking.
- Basic knowledge of underwriting Property accounts.
- Strong understanding of:
- Standard market policy and endorsement wordings.
Skills
- Marketing, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Third-level (university) qualification highly desirable.
- Professional Insurance Designation (ACII/FCII) desirable.
- Strong organizational skills with ability to:
- Prioritize work effectively.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with strong teamwork ability.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Good knowledge of technical rating tools.
Why Work at Allied World?
Our team of over 1,650 professionals has deep industry expertise. Join us and experience: ✅ Instant membership in the Allied World network — a global community of colleagues committed to your career journey.
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✅ Access to a full suite of learning and development tools and resources.
Global Opportunities
Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd. — headquartered in Bermuda — 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, Sweden, and Toronto.
We provide exceptional service to clients and distribution partners globally.
Our Business
Since 2001, Allied World has been a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. As a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings, we offer clients and partners: 🔹 Thoughtful service 🔹 Meaningful coverage 🔹 Non-traditional problem-solving
Equal Opportunity Employer Subject to applicable law:
- All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to:
- Race
- Color
- Religion or belief
- Gender
- Age
- Disability
- Military service
- Marital or civil partnership status
- Family status
- Sexual orientation
- Ethnic or national origin
- Genetic information
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