Underwriter, War & Terrorism

Hamilton

$95K — $115K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in Terrorism/Political Violence or Property insurance
  • Managing Agency experience preferred
  • Professional presentation and demeanor
  • Strong influencing and negotiation skills
  • Excellent interpersonal communication abilities
  • Demonstrated organizational capabilities
  • Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team environment

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the War & Terror Underwriting Strategy
  • Communicate underwriting activities to senior management
  • Monitor key statistics and claims
  • Develop business opportunities in the USA
  • Meet with clients to strengthen relationships
  • Manage broker relationships within the War & Terror market
  • Represent the company at industry meetings

Benefits

  • Hybrid working environment
  • Matching 401K plan
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous time off policy including parental leave
  • Support for professional development
  • Gym subsidy for wellness
  • Additional leave days for personal interests or charitable work
Full Job Description
We're looking for an Underwriter, War & Terrorism

Based remotely or from one of our offices located in Richmond, Virginia or Miami and reporting to the Head of War & Terrorism, you'll work alongside our established and successful US network Terrorism team to execute the class strategy, contribute to the production of the business plan, and attract and underwrite War & Terror business.

As an active member of this well-established team, alongside other experienced members of the team, be responsible for mentoring and developing more junior team members.

What you will help us do

  • Contribute towards the War & Terror Underwriting Strategy
  • Reporting on, and communication of underwriting activities to senior management
  • Monitor statistics, aggregates, probable maximum loss and claims
  • Development of business opportunities in the USA
  • Meeting with clients in the USA
  • The management of relationships with brokers within the War & Terror market
  • Where appropriate, be called upon to represent the Company at various market meetings, conferences and committees.
  • Underwrite, in accordance with the business plan.


What you require for the role

  • Demonstrable Terrorism/Political Violence or Property class knowledge and experience
  • Preferably Managing Agency experience
  • Well-presented and professional
  • Strong influencing, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills - including the ability to communicate effectively at all levels with both internal and external stakeholders
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Able to work autonomously and as part of a high-performing and motivated team
  • Able to adapt to a pressurized and time-sensitive environment
  • To operate all controls as instructed within the area of responsibility
  • To report any risk related concerns to the Risk function


What you can expect from us

Hamilton offers a competitive salary with an annual performance-based target bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, to include:

  • Hybrid working
  • Matching 401K plan
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, disability
  • Generous time off (including parental leave)
  • Continued support for professional development
  • Gym subsidy
  • My day (additional days leave for personal interests/wellness/charity work


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