Underwriter, Europe General Casualty Division

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for underwriting a diverse book of business, employing the methods necessary to meet projected profitability, GWP, and expense goals, management and growth of the overall portfolio of business within the appropriate underwriting discipline/guidelines, marketing and servicing of existing and potential insured’s. The position will also require a basic knowledge of Property insurance to assist with the underwriting of Commercial Combined business.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform general underwriting functions including submission review, pricing analysis, setting terms and conditions, and quote/binder/invoice authorizations
• Ensure timely and correct issuance of bound policies
• Craft endorsement wordings for legal authorization
• Provide direction to Underwriting Support Assistant for timely processing of policy/endorsement wordings
• Perform referrals with VP Casualty and SVP Casualty as required
• Maintain underwriting files and reporting systems according to guidelines
• Consult with Actuarial Department for specific account pricing when appropriate
• Liaise with Claims Department on specific claim matters and market claim concerns
• Stay current with industry issues and developments
• Travel to meetings throughout Ireland and Europe as required
• Assist in training underwriting and support staff
• Complete project work as required
• Plan and monitor business portfolio
• Perform other assigned duties

Qualifications:

• 5 years experience underwriting Casualty accounts in Irish or European Retail/Wholesale market
• Spanish Speaking preferable
• Basic knowledge of underwriting Property accounts
• Strong marketing, negotiation and presentation skills
• Excellent knowledge of standard market policy and endorsement wordings
• Third level qualification
• Professional Insurance Designation (ACII/FCII) desirable
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize work
• Effective interpersonal skills and teamwork ability
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Good knowledge of technical rating tools