Deputy Class Underwriter – International General Liability

Deputy Class Underwriter – International General Liability

• Underwrite and manage a profitable International General Liability book.
• Support the Head of Intl GL in writing a profitable International General Liability book focused on Delegated Authority business.
• Take responsibility for part of the International General Liability class of business, including monitoring and oversight of Delegated Authority business.
• Support the production of a business plan for review and agreement by the Divisional Head.
• Input into the monthly and quarterly forecasting process for the International General Liability class.
• Underwrite in accordance with underwriting authority and the business plan.
• Seek out new business opportunities through liaison with brokers and clients.
• Review new and renewal risks, including slip analyses, perform rating/benchmark analyses and undertake premium monitoring.
• Liaise with brokers and develop good working relationships with broking and support teams.
• Liaise with other business areas within Chaucer as required, including credit control, claims, internal risk review, actuarial, etc.
• Use market, industry and other sources to enhance awareness of technical factors and developments relevant to portfolio underwriting and the Int GL market.
• Peer review of Delegated Authority business as allocated under the peer review selection criteria and responsibility matrix.
• Ensure the accuracy and upkeep of written premium data on Charisma and other systems for all risks written within the area of responsibility.
• Work closely with the Delegated Authority Centre of Excellence as a focal point for Delegated Authority business.
• Prepare reports and statistical information as required by senior management.
• Assist in the continuous assessment of rating and benchmarking models.
• Travel to visit existing and potential clients as required.
• Ensure compliance with and maintenance of Group systems.
• Compliance with Lloyd’s and CIC regulations and byelaws.

Regulatory Responsibilities

• Manage the relationships with customers, agents and service providers.
• Ensure that the principles of Treating Customers Fairly are upheld by agents and service providers.
• Ensure that brokers, cedants and coverholders are vetted and approved by compliance and that TOBAs are in place prior to engaging and/or writing business with them.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years working within the Lloyd’s insurance environment.
• Desirable: Relevant experience in Casualty International Liability Insurance or related classes and knowledge of the London and Lloyd’s markets.

Technical Skills

• MS Office – including Excel & Word.
• Relevant insurance platform experience – PPL & WhiteSpace.
• Comfortable with using in‑house underwriting management systems.
• Detailed understanding of fundamental insurance/reinsurance concepts, MRC slip standards, contract certainty requirements, market standard model clauses (NMA, LMA, LSW model endorsements & exclusions), and class‑specific terms and conditions.

Education & Experience

• Desirable: ACII qualified or working towards achieving association.

Personal Skills

• Very good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise at all levels.
• Team‑player.
• Adaptable to a pressured environment.

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