Senior Underwriter - Liability

As a Senior Underwriter, you will be expected to be an experienced technical underwriter with ability to execute P&L. This role will expect you to focus on the acquisition of new business. The successful candidate will have 8-10 years of experience within top-tier insurance companies or syndicates, showcasing a proven ability to underwrite complex liability risks and manage a high-performing underwriting team.

You will play a key role in driving profitable growth, managing key client relationships, and providing leadership to a team of underwriters, ensuring business strategies align with the company’s financial goals.

• Business Acquisition: Lead efforts to acquire new business by identifying opportunities in the market, building relationships with brokers and clients, and negotiating terms.
• Risk Assessment: Perform detailed risk analysis and assessments to ensure sound underwriting decisions are made, while maintaining an optimal balance between risk and reward.
• Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with brokers, clients, and internal stakeholders to effectively communicate underwriting strategies, decisions, and market insights.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure all underwriting activities adhere to regulatory requirements, company policies, and industry best practices.
• Market Intelligence: Stay informed on market trends, competitor activity, and regulatory changes to provide proactive underwriting solutions and maintain a competitive edge.
• Reporting & Documentation: Oversee the preparation of underwriting reports, risk assessments, and other documentation, ensuring accurate and timely communication of underwriting decisions to internal and external stakeholders

• 8-10 years of underwriting experience, specifically in liability, with a strong background working with top-tier insurance companies or syndicates.
• Experience across Casualty and Financial lines of insurance.
• Degree in Business, Finance, Insurance, or a related field. Professional designations (e.g., ACII, CPCU) are preferred.
• Deep understanding of liability insurance products and strong technical knowledge in risk assessment, pricing, and coverage structuring.
• Demonstrated success in acquiring new business, building client relationships, and effectively negotiating terms.
• Experience in driving P&L performance, ensuring profitable growth while mitigating risk exposure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively at all levels.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and make sound decisions in complex situations.