Senior Underwriter - Bloodstock and Equine Insurance

About the role

DUAL, a specialist underwriting group founded in 1998 and part of the Howden Group, is looking for a Senior Underwriter in London. The role sits in one of the world's leading bloodstock and equine insurers and aims to lead a team of experienced professionals while dealing with Lloyd's brokers, direct clients, other insurers and coverholders worldwide. It covers quoting accounts for all classes of equine and bloodstock business and administering ongoing policies.

Key responsibilities

• Apply personal expertise to the benefit of DUAL/Ashby Underwriting, training and developing team members on market trends and keeping up to date with case law and legislation worldwide
• Take part in professional, technical and development training delivered internally and externally, and provide relevant training to clients when required
• Share ideas, best practice and information with the team, and develop and publish up-to-date articles on bloodstock and equine insurance
• Build and strengthen relationships with business partners, policyholders and service providers to drive performance
• Ensure the service given to clients meets the highest technical standard

Required profile

• Significant insurance industry experience, including policy work and preparation, basic accounts, claims, underwriting/broking and direct client liaison
• Strong product awareness and significant experience underwriting the specific class(es) covered
• Ability to work efficiently and methodically, and to communicate effectively with internal and external parties

Required skills

• Technical knowledge of FCA rules, current case law and legislation affecting customers and intermediaries
• High-level interpersonal skills

The role is full-time and permanent, based in London, in a high-energy, fast-paced environment within a collaborative team.