Senior Underwriter - Marine & Energy Liability

About the role

MS Amlin is recruiting a Senior Underwriter for Marine and Energy Liability in London, on a full-time permanent basis. The role underwrites and develops a portfolio of marine and energy liability business, contributing to the profitable growth of an established account with a book of around 81 million last year, 95% retention and significant growth in power and utilities. The team works as one, supported by a specialist claims function and the financial security of Mitsui Sumitomo.

Key responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage a portfolio of marine and energy liability risks within agreed appetite and authority, and contribute to the lead book.
• Pursue new business, clients and products, and build strong broker and trading partner relationships, representing the syndicate at market meetings.
• Negotiate terms and wordings in line with corporate standards, balancing client need with profitability.
• Analyse the portfolio to identify trends in pricing, claims and emerging risk, and support portfolio reviews.
• Work with claims colleagues so the claims proposition is part of what is offered to clients.
• Review class reports, underwriting figures and premium payments, and report to leadership on developments affecting the class.
• Act as peer reviewer on risks and material endorsements, and take part in regular underwriting meetings.
• Share market intelligence, support less experienced colleagues, and uphold the company's ethics, conduct rules and values.

Required profile

• Marine or energy liability underwriting experience in the London market.
• Experience of leading business, or the technical depth and confidence to move into a lead role.
• Track record of writing new business and developing broker relationships.
• ACII or a similar professional qualification is advantageous.

Required skills

• Sound technical judgement and the ability to decide under time pressure.
• Strong negotiating, networking and relationship-building skills.
• Good understanding of relevant risk, regulatory and legal requirements.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary and performance-related discretionary bonus.
• Hybrid working, typically three days a week in the office.