Senior Underwriter - Financial Lines

HDI Global Specialty SE is a specialty lines insurer. It is owned by HDI Global SE, part of the Talanx Group. HDI Global Specialty’s focus is on writing agency and specialty insurance business with operations in 9 locations and access to a global network of more than 175 countries through the HDI Global SE network. HDI Global Specialty also enjoys the same financial strength as HDI Global SE. The roleTo underwrite Financial Lines business and develop lead market capabilities in accordance with underwriting guidelines and business plan.To externally promote HDI Global Speciality to broking houses, creating a network of supporting brokers providing client opportunities within appetite and also respond and develop new opportunities as they are presented.To consider opportunities to innovate with trusted broker partners and when identified build the business case for sponsorship.To develop the branch capabilities to write profitable Financial Lines businessKey accountabilitiesWork collaboratively on developing and maintain pricing tools for the FI lines of businessUnderwrite within guidelines and strategy to execute the development of a balanced portfolioMonitor and report back on the balance of the portfolio and any deviation from planMaintain and interpret management information, provide suggestions on any strategic changes and identification of trends that may affect adversely or positively the accountAssist Head of Financial Lines with strategy, planning and forecasting for the FI and IMI portfoliosRelationship ManagementPromote HDI externally to enhance brand reputation and become a recognised lead market in this sectorDevelop a trusted broker network to provide business opportunities, establish HDI as a viable lead and excess alternative market for ML & FI business and promote HDI externally to clientsInternally create a network that can support the enhanced ML & FI mandate, working with legal, compliance, actuarial and claims to provide the necessary support for these product linesProcess ImprovementIdentify and enhance the quality and value of processes for your area of workProject ManagementEnd to end project management for functional projects and contribute to any Branch wide projectsLeadershipEstablish themselves as the product specialist for FI especially, mentor and train more junior or non-product specific underwriters about the coverage, risk selection and marketIdentify skills gaps and training requirements of the team/direct reports.Provide the people within your team with the opportunities, training and experience to expand their knowledge and improve their skillsEnsure the performance of the team remains at an excellent standard ensuring that: Performance objectives are set appropriately, performance review forms are submitted to the required standard and underperformance is actively managedRisks and ControlsDesign, implement and maintain process controls to ensure the quality of the output for your area/team within the function.Ensure documentation of the processes and output is accurate, up-to-date and accessibleSkills & experienceRecognised market leader in Financial Lines business, with a detailed understanding of the product and market within Financial LinesUnderstanding of the inputs required to create technical pricing and able to contribute to the development and refinement of underwriting toolsEstablished connections within the Financial Lines market to access the desired business partners and the identified client baseExperience in writing to a balanced portfolio and deep understanding of line size management and risk selectionStrong team ethic and self-motivating characterDesire to aid the development of more junior members of the team and demonstrate best practiceCalm and considered judgement even during peak trading periodsOtherIf you require support with your application, please contact #####
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