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Senior Underwriter

Howden London senior full-time

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Description

We are seeking a Senior Underwriter to join our team in London. As a Senior Underwriter, you will be responsible for underwriting accounts for all classes of Equine and Bloodstock business, administering ongoing policies, and leading a team of experienced industry professionals.

Responsibilities:

  • Exercise personal skill set, knowledge, and technical expertise for the overall benefit of DUAL/Ashby Underwriting
  • Participate in applicable professional, technical, and development training
  • Provide clients and customers with relevant training when required
  • Continuously share ideas, best practices, and other information to benefit the team
  • Develop and enhance relationships with business partners, policy holders, and service providers
  • Ensure that the service provided to clients is of the highest technical standard

Requirements:

  • Ability to work efficiently and methodically
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • High-level interpersonal skills
  • All-round awareness of aspects of the insurance industry
  • Technical knowledge of FCA, current case law, and legislation
  • Significant experience in the insurance industry, including policy work, basic accounts, claims, insurance underwriting/broking, and direct client liaison
  • Strong product awareness with significant experience of underwriting specific class(es)

We offer a career that you define, with opportunities for personal development, volunteering, and fundraising for charity. We also support our people in every aspect of their lives, with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and sustainability.

Skills

Required

  • insurance underwriting
  • equine and bloodstock insurance
  • FCA regulations
  • case law and legislation

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You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://hyperiongrp.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/hyperion_external/job/London/Senior-Underwriter_R0008860-2

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