Key Accountabilities & Role Requirements:
Underwriting individual risks
Managing market dynamics through the market cycle
Pipeline and development of opportunities with key brokers
Managing internal stakeholders
Work within agreed Underwriting Authority and Westfield Specialty International Underwriting framework
Deputise for the Head of International Liability where required
Cross sell with other lines of business (particularly Property / FinPro)
Working with colleagues to train and develop more junior colleagues
Skills & Competencies Required:
Proven experience underwriting GL risks in the Lloyd’s or international insurance market.
Strong technical knowledge of GL related risk.
Understanding of market cycles, broker dynamics, and regulatory environment within Lloyd’s and global insurance markets.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
Qualifications & Experience:
Minimum 5 years of underwriting experience in General Liability Insurance.
ACII qualification (or working towards completion)
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management. #wspi
Founded in 1848, Westfield is a global leader in property and casualty insurance, delivering superior risk insights and innovative solutions to customers through a diverse portfolio of insurance products. Westfield underwrites commercial, personal, surety, and specialty lines of coverage through a network of leading independent agents and brokers in the United States and specialty products through Lloyd’s of London Syndicate 1200. As a mutual insurance company with more than 3,000 employees, Westfield has revenues in excess of $4 billion and more than $10 billion in assets.
