Assistant Underwriter

Posted 1 hour 38 minutes ago by Faraday

Permanent
Full Time
Insurance & Superannuation
England, United Kingdom
Job Description
About Us

Faraday is part of the General Re Corporation, a whollyowned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. In this respect we have a uniquelysolid and stable financial capability. Faraday's Syndicate 435 at Lloyd's underwrites Aviation, Casualty (NorthAmerican Specialist Lines, Financial Lines, International Casualty and UKLiability Insurance), Property (Direct & Facultative and Treaty),Agriculture and Energy.

These distinct teams underwrite a diverse rangeof risks worldwide both on an insurance and reinsurance basis, developing closeand mutually supportive relationships with clients and brokers in our chosenmarkets. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do.

We have an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Underwriter in our Specialist Lines team.

Main purpose of role

To support the Specialist Lines Insurance andDelegated Authority (US Casualty) team in the growth and portfolio managementof the account by underwriting new and renewal Casualty business. The SpecialistLines team underwrites a diversified portfolio of Casualty risks and supportsclients across North America via reinsurance, open market and delegateddistribution channels.

Key Responsibilities

To assist in the underwriting of the portfolio at Lloyd's, including the following tasks:

  • Review underwriting submissions, populate rating models, review wordings.
  • Meeting existing and potential clients both in group presentations and 1:1 meetings.
  • Manage underwriting administration ensuring business is conducted in accordance with internal requirements.
  • Maintaining existing and developing new broker relationships.
  • Develop a full understanding of pricing models used by the team and work with the rest of the team and actuaries in their continued improvement.
  • Function independently with limited direction over time whilst benefiting from the team's collaborative approach to underwriting.
  • Support the team to identify, define, and pursue new business opportunities to secure long-term, profitable relationships with clients and brokers.
  • Help the team review, evaluate and oversee new and renewal business and coverage requests based upon company underwriting guidelines, competition, and geographic focus.
  • Maintain and grow market presence through regular broker engagement. Solicit new accounts, gather market intelligence, and provide up to date department information relating to products and services.
  • Perform all necessary travel as required for client meetings and marketing.
  • Consult with the claims team to monitor loss trends.
  • Work closely with actuarial team in modelling individual accounts and binders.
  • Work closely with DUA team on new and renewal binder, lineslip opportunities and coverholder compliance.
  • Demonstrating a positive attitude and strong value system (e.g., integrity, trustworthiness, respectful).
  • Continuously improve own skills and knowledge.
Qualifications & Experience
  • Experience within the Casualty Insurance market is desirable.
  • Progress towards ACII
  • Existing underwriting authority and broker relationships.
  • Prior experience of binder, lineslip and open market business is desirable.
  • Technical expertise especially knowledge of wordings and typical claim scenarios.
  • IT Skills within the MS Suite of products, particularly Excel, are essential.
Closing Date

15 September 2026

Our Address

Faraday Underwriting Limited

Corn Exchange

55 Mark Lane

London, EC3R 7NE (UK)

It is the continuing policy of the Gen Re Group to afford Equal Opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, color, sex (including childbirth or related medical conditions), religion, national origin or citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any characteristic protected by applicable law. In addition, Gen Re provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.