Underwriter - Political Violence

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Underwriter - Political Violence Apply locations London Time type: Full time Posted on: Posted Today Job requisition id: RQ11974

Role: Underwriter - Political Violence

Location: London

Position type: Full time, permanent

Our Underwriters are at the heart of everything we do, and without them, our business wouldn't function.

This Underwriter is a key member of the underwriting team. The individual will have the authority to make sound underwriting decisions and contribute to the delivery of the strategy. They will be responsible for maintaining and building new business to profitably grow MS Amlin and minimize loss exposure.

About The Job

What you'll spend your time doing:

• Be part of a recognised market-leading Political Violence team with a geographically diverse portfolio and broad appetite.
• Ensure risks are analysed and written in accordance with the agreed parameters, making sound, profitable long-term decisions with a focus on smart rationale underwriting.
• Understand and negotiate insurance in line with corporate standards.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with existing and new clients/brokers through regular contact, demonstrating a clear understanding of their business and how we add value.
• Manage the business written across the department to ensure compliance with relevant risk, regulatory, and legal requirements.
• Undertake analysis of the portfolio to identify business opportunities, products, and clients, ensuring a robust business case.
• Liaise and ensure regional compliance with underwriting management, taking corrective action as necessary and operating within agreed authorities to ensure proper underwriting controls.
• Represent yourself and your class effectively in external activities, groups, and committees.
• Review underwriting figures regularly to identify unusual trends or adverse movements and take appropriate action.
• Work in partnership with other teams across the Insurance division, act as a peer reviewer, and leverage relationships and opportunities aligned with the wider Political Violence strategy.

You're going to enjoy this job if you also

• Are a keen learner - working towards completion of CII accreditation.
• Can demonstrate sound business acumen, with robust analytical skills and a numerical attitude.
• Are a strong problem solver.

What you'll need:

For this role, the important qualifications and experience include:

• Good knowledge and experience with relevant underwriting expertise within the London Political Violence market.
• Ability to effectively influence and negotiate.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Sound financial and commercial acumen.

What you can expect from us:

Along with a competitive base salary and performance-related discretionary bonus, here is a link to our employee benefits - Benefits of working at MS Amlin MS Amlin

About MS Amlin

MS Amlin is a leading (re)insurer and part of the global MS&AD Group, with operations across Lloyd's of London, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. With over 120 years of experience, we support businesses facing complex and demanding risks, providing continuity in an uncertain world. Our expertise covers Property, Casualty, Marine, Crisis Management, Natural Resources, and Reinsurance, backed by strong underwriting capabilities and deep sector knowledge. At the core of our claims service is TRUST - Transparency, Responsiveness, Understanding, Solution-driven thinking, and Technical expertise. This defines how we manage claims and build lasting relationships.

About Us

We know that to achieve our Vision of being the global reference point for quality in our markets, it is our people who will make the big difference.