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Global Construction Underwriter

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Lawes Consulting Group

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United Kingdom , London

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Employment contract

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Salary:

80000.00 - 90000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

An opportunity to become part of a top-tier Global Construction Underwriting team in London. The ideal candidate will contribute their firsthand knowledge of the construction industry to assist in evaluating risks and selecting assets for their portfolio. They will assume significant responsibilities early on and interact closely with brokers, clients, and the company’s risk engineering and claims teams.

Job Responsibility:

  • Build and enhance relationships with brokers, industry associations, business partners, reinsurers, and colleagues
  • Continuously advance expertise and technical acumen through suitable development programs
  • Underwrite insurance risks in alignment with the business plan and personal authority
  • Ensuring compliance with contract certainty requirements for the production and issuance of documentation
  • Stay abreast of all advised Construction claims
  • Assist in coordinating Risk Engineering activities for the existing portfolio
  • Contribute to and influence the review and analysis of the portfolio
  • Ensure accurate and timely recording of entries in relevant systems
  • Adhere to underwriting standards, instructions, and best practices to mitigate risk

Requirements:

  • Strong experience within the construction sector of the insurance industry
  • Effective and compelling communication skills
  • Proficiency in analysing and utilising data to make informed decisions
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Familiarity with pertinent market conditions pertaining to specific classes/portfolios
  • Thorough understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks
  • Comprehension of class-specific underwriting principles and reinsurance practices

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 27, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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