Job Description

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Description

Convex is looking for a graduate to join our Insurance Underwriting team who would love to help build the insurance portfolio of the future.

Given the rapidly developing landscape, the successful candidate is expected to participate in a wide range of tasks within the team and across the business. This role will include working closely with other teams within Convex such as Claims, Analytics (actuarial, pricing, etc.), Operations, Legal and Compliance.

Underwriters are responsible for risk evaluation, pricing and acceptance in building and managing a portfolio of insurance risks.###

As you develop into the role, some of the key tasks may include...

Preparing for and supporting Underwriters in broker meetings and negotiations. Learning the technical aspects of pricing and insurance terms and conditions alongside and within the Underwriting team. Understanding market and competitor dynamics. Preparing and analysing management information and reporting relating to specific risks and portfolios of risk. This may include verbal and formal presentations to Underwriters and Underwriting Managers. Liaison with operations on data entry and checking. Housekeeping, portfolio monitoring, renewal diary management and other administrative tasks.


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Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Critical thinking and problem-solving - evaluating evidence and making sound judgments. Communication skills - clear and professional writing, presentation, and teamwork communication. Collaboration and teamwork - contributing effectively to group objectives. Leadership and initiative - taking responsibility and motivating others. Adaptability and resilience - thriving in dynamic or challenging environments. Digital literacy - using digital tools, data, and platforms effectively and ethically. Time management and organisation - balancing multiple priorities efficiently. Fluency in French, Italian and or Spanish (spoken and written) is desirable for certain Lines Of Business


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Benefits

When you join us, you're not just accepting a job--you're securing a future. We know that top talent demands more than a standard salary, which is why we've designed an exciting benefits package. Some of the favourites for previous graduates and school leavers include...Annual Performance Bonus 30 days Annual Leave 3 days of Volunteer Leave each year Birthday Leave 1,300 to spend on learning & wellbeing 10% Employer Pension Contribution Private Health Insurance Medical & Dental Cover Full Support for Professional Qualifications (IFoA, CII, CFA, etc...)
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About Convex Insurance

In 2019, Stephen Catlin and Paul Brand co-founded Convex with $1.7bn of initial committed capital to underwrite insurance and reinsurance for complex specialty risks. The company has since received an A.M. Best rating of A (Excellent) and regulatory approval to operate in London, Bermuda, Luxembourg and United States.


We have also welcomed leaders in their fields from across the insurance industry, bringing a diversity of thought and approach.



We live our values in every facet of our business:

Earn our reputation

Everything we do affects how others see us. Our success depends upon our reputation, for which all of us share responsibility.

Straightforward and fair

We tell it like it is, with fairness, dignity and respect. We strive to do the right thing always, however hard it seems.

Determined to improve

However good we are, we are not complacent. We know we can always be better and we never stop trying to improve.

Inspired by opportunity

We come to the market and to every client engagement without baggage. There is no limit to what we can achieve together.

Enjoy being different

We feel positive about change and we are not afraid to try new things in our quest for a better way for clients, stakeholders and colleagues to do business.