Underwriter Credit Political Risk
Key accountabilities Generate a material contribution to the underwriting of the Political & Credit Risk portfolio whilst maintaining high standards on new and renewal business.Responsible for documenting underwriting rationale and decisions to maintain a record of why the risk was bound and complete the associated tools for data capture.Broker liaison - develop strong, long-term relationships with brokers and clients to profitably grow a book of business and provide excellent customer service.Review and assess wordings and underwriting criteria with Legal & Compliance.To calculate possible risk and determine appropriate insurance premiums using risk information, pricing model, other statistics and own judgment within underwriting authority level, making necessary referrals in accordance with company policy.Preparation of reports for internal reporting.Represent HDI at client meetings and insurance conferences, and deliver presentations to brokers and clients as required.Participate in special underwriting projects, and Branch-wide projects as needed.Nurture a culture of strong collaboration with Political and Credit Risk and broadly HDI Global Specialty Group colleagues around the world.Communicate risk appetite and HDI value proposition to brokers and clients.Provide technical underwriting expertise / guidance to less experienced underwriting staff on the coverage, risk selection, and market.
Skills & experience Strong first hand, in-depth working knowledge of Political and Credit markets.Candidates from an Underwriting, Broking or Banking background will be considered.Established business relationships with brokers and clients.Bachelors Degree is preferable.Ideally ACII qualified or working towards this.Other As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, recognising that a diverse and inclusive workplace is a creative and prosperous one.