Underwriter - Transportation

WR Berkley • Permanent • London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom • 6d ago

Hours Required: Full-time

Responsibilities

Join our dynamic underwriting team, where you'll play a key role in supporting senior underwriters and contributing to the delivery of our Class Business Plan. This role offers the opportunity to develop your technical underwriting expertise, help mentor junior team members, and build strong relationships with brokers and clients. You’ll handle a varied portfolio, write and review business with discipline and precision, and ensure our underwriting standards and regulatory commitments are consistently upheld. If you're looking to grow your career in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact.

To support the senior Underwriters in achieving Class Business Plan;
To support the training of Underwriting Assistants and Assistant Underwriters
To write business in accordance with the business plan and underwriting guidelines;
Underwriting contracts of insurance according to Underwriting Guidelines, appetite and authorities;
Ensuring all risks are recorded in accordance with procedures;
To Peer Review risks of other Underwriters;
Ensuring that maintenance of the records are carried our in accordance with procedures;
Review new business enquiries and look to secure new orders through a selective and disciplined underwriting approach, in according with pricing and underwriting frameworks;
Ensure renewal accounts are retained, with pricing and coverage amendments implemented in line with underwriting guidelines;
To provide information and assistance to ensure all staff can carry out their responsibilities;
To ensure wordings on risks written are appropriate, reviewed and developed where appropriate;
To act in accordance with all regulatory standards and principles at all times;
To assist with credit control on the accounts written within the underwriting team;
To be aware of all matters relating to the underwriting team and report on this and and when required by the business.
To be available for business travel, where possible, whether that be market conferences or client visits;
To uphold a consistent and efficient level of service to brokers and clients;