Job Description

Description

You will play a visible role in ensuring the effective delivery of the vision and the strategy for Political Risk & Credit in relation to specific portfolio(s) and / or markets to an agreed authority level.


As an Underwriter, you will be focused on the successful management of specific client portfolios and relevant market activity within the Political Risk & Credit line of business. Moreover, you will take responsibility for maintaining and building new business which profitably grows the portfolio and minimises loss exposures.


We will consider hiring at Trainee Underwriter level, provided you have gained some experience with Political Risk & Credit. Our experienced team will invest the time and effort to help you develop and ultimately progress to Underwriter level.


Our portfolio comprises of Political Risk & Credit business written across multiple territories across the globe through both direct and delegated distribution channels.

Key Responsibilities

StrategyProvide input into the strategic direction of the portfolios and products, being responsible for the effective delivery of designated elements of the strategy and business plan. With the Lead Underwriter and Market Unit Head/ Product Group Leader - identify and pursue opportunities that will enhance the proposition and strategic goals. Where appropriate collaborate with other portfolios, products and SBU's across the regions to leverage relationships and opportunities. Develop and proactively manage the designated business by utilizing relevant resources as appropriate.
UnderwritingGenerate and manage business on a client relationship basis for specific portfolio and product groups and platforms within the SBU. Ensure risks are written within the agreed parameters - making sound long term decisions on risks that are written. Alignment to and delivery of tactical client intimacy initiatives within the portfolio(s), markets and product forum. Undertake analysis of the portfolio to identify business opportunities, products and clients, ensuring a robust business case. Where appropriate, seek out and grow opportunities with new clients. Ensure client intimacy is achieved through the efficient oversight of issues raised including liaison to ensure effective conclusion to complaints and claims. Ensure risks are written within the agreed parameters - making sound long term decisions on risks that are written, with a focus on smart rationale underwriting.
People ManagementEffective performance management or mentoring of individuals, ensuring high levels of engagement, motivation and retention of our talent and key performers.

Compliance and Risk ManagementConduct role in accordance with the Company's Business Ethics policy and all regulated entities as appropriate. Manage the location/market so that is complies with relevant risk, regulatory and legal requirements and so that it complies with Group policies.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Bachelors' degree level preferred, although not required Minimum of 3 years of relevant (re)insurance industry experience, specifically within Underwriting Community Excellent verbal and written communication skills Able to use discretion in working to resolve issues Possess a continuous improvement mindset Ability to work flexibly in order to complete duties of the role, particularly during peak underwriting periods Proven ability to prioritise and organise effectively Proven ability to work with speed and accuracy, particularly under pressure Experience supporting work allocation and working to SLAs/tight deadlines Proven experience of building and maintaining good working relationships Committed to developing a career in Underwriting Studying or committed to studying CII exams.

Benefits

Competitive Salary 30 days Annual Leave Birthday Leave 10% Employer Pension Contribution Private Health Insurance Medical Cover Group Income Protection Life Assurance Cover Enhanced Parental Leave Annual Health Check 3 days of Volunteer Leave each year 10 days of help with care (elder/ childcare) through Bright Horizons 1,300 to spend on learning & wellbeing Give as You Earn Cycle to Work Season Ticket Loan

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.