Senior Underwriter, Casualty Binders

• Support the development and delivery of the annual underwriting business plan in line with agreed risk appetite
• Ensure alignment across the team by communicating objectives and strategic priorities
• Contribute to strategic discussions, sharing insight, ideas, and best practice
• Support innovation and continuous improvement within the portfolio
• Underwrite casualty binder risks in line with underwriting authority and business objectives
• Negotiate rates, terms, and conditions for new and renewal business
• Ensure contract certainty and accurate production of underwriting documentation
• Review and analyse portfolio performance to track progress against targets
• Ensure underwriting and exposure data is accurately recorded in relevant systems
• Build and strengthen relationships with brokers, coverholders, reinsurers, and industry partners
• Maintain a strong understanding of market dynamics and cycles to enhance portfolio performance
• Support renewal activity while also contributing to new business growth
• Ensure full compliance with internal policies, underwriting standards, and regulatory requirements
• Apply reinsurance arrangements in line with agreed risk tolerances
• Demonstrate strong conduct and integrity, with a clear understanding of regulatory obligations including solvency, data protection, financial crime, and fair treatment of customers
• Manage and allocate team resources effectively
• Motivate, develop, and support team members through strong leadership behaviours
• Manage performance in line with company frameworks and expectations

• Significant experience in casualty underwriting, including delegated authority business
• Strong understanding of reinsurance structures and casualty risk profiles
• Proven ability to analyse data and use insights to support underwriting decisions
• Experience working with pricing tools, loss models, and actuarial teams
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with underwriting systems
• Established broker and market relationships, with appetite for both renewal and new business

Knowledge of additional product lines (e.g. Property or Environmental Liability) is advantageous

Commission (up to £10,000+)