Senior Underwriter – Financial Risk (Credit, Political Risk, Surety & Mortgage Treaty Reinsurance)

Overview

In this senior role, you will shape and grow the Financial Lines reinsurance portfolio within the Specialty team. You’ll work to deliver the business plan, manage client relationships, and ensure profitable growth in lines such as Trade Credit, Surety, Mortgage, and Political Risk. You will collaborate across regions, contribute to strategy, and engage in product discussions to drive sustainable results. This is an opportunity to influence risk-taking and portfolio quality at a market-leading reinsurer.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid Working
• Flexible Working
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Employer-supported volunteering (ESV)
• Continuous learning and study support
• Structured career development

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow the Financial Lines reinsurance book within risk appetite
• Manage client relationships and ensure delivery of the business plan
• Analyze location/market opportunities to identify new business, products and clients
• Write risks within approved parameters and make sound long-term underwriting decisions
• Provide oversight of underwriting performance and report on pipelines and progress
• Ensure regulatory/compliance alignment and take corrective action when needed
• Participate in product forums and challenge product performance
• Support cross-entity collaboration to leverage relationships and opportunities
• Contribute to strategy execution and client segmentation discussions

Key requirements

• In-depth knowledge and strong experience of Financial Lines Reinsurance markets
• Good understanding of risk, regulatory and legal requirements
• Relevant qualifications preferred (e.g., ACII or similar)
• Strong networking and client relationship management skills
• Ability to undertake market analysis and identify opportunities

• Strong market awareness
• Excellent client relationship management
• Strategic thinking and collaboration
• Underwriting within risk appetite
• Market and portfolio analysis
• Strategic underwriting and risk assessment

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