Job Description

Role: Underwriter - Political Violence
Location: London
Position type: Full time, permanent
Our Underwriters are at the heart of everything we do, without them our business wouldn't function.
This Underwriter is a key member of the underwriting team, the individual will have a level of authority to make sound underwriting decisions and contribute thinking and output to delivery of the strategy. The individual will take responsibility for maintaining and building new business to profitably grow MS Amlin and minimise loss exposure.
About The Job
What you'll spend your time doing:

UnderwritingBe 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 that it is compliant 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 ensuring that underwriting controls are properly managed. Effectively represent self and class in external activities, groups and committees Review underwriting figures on a regular basis in order that unusual trends and/or adverse movements may be dealt with by appropriate action. Work in partnership with the other teams across the Insurance division, act as a peer reviewer and leverage relationships and opportunities aligned to 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 numerical attitude. Are a strong problem solver.

What you'll need:
For this particular role there are some important qualifications and experience we need you to have. These include:Good knowledge and experience with relevant underwriting expertise within the London Political Violence market. Ability to effectively influence and negotiate skills. Excellent communication skills. Sound financial and commercial acumen.

What you can expect from us:
As well as 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.

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