Senior Underwriter

We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.

Purpose of the Job

To underwrite and develop a profitable International Upstream book.

To offer outstanding service to our clients.

Job Responsibilities

• Use authority granted in Underwriting Authority Statement to execute on the Upstream Energy business plan and assist in producing future business plans.

• Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities within key distribution channels across the London Market and global broker networks, strengthening The Hartford’s presence in the Upstream Energy segment.

• Contribute to underwriting activities related to the renewal portfolio of Upstream Energy business, ensuring disciplined risk selection and portfolio profitability.

• Participate in the development and implementation of the Upstream Energy marketing strategy, supporting growth objectives in the London Market and internationally.

• Utilise all available underwriting tools, including technical rating models, exposure assessments, engineering reports, and market benchmarking to support risk-based decision-making.

• Assist in further development of systems for the monitoring and reporting of aggregate exposures and help further develop and maintain technical pricing models.

• Support the Head of Energy in growing Upstream Energy portfolio, contributing to underwriting governance and business planning.

• Assist with travel and marketing initiatives aimed at promoting The Hartford brand to brokers, clients, and other industry partners within the Upstream Energy space

• Ensure compliance with The Hartford’s internal best practices as well as Lloyd’s, regulatory, and local market requirements relevant to Energy underwriting.

• Keep abreast of development of claims within the Upstream Energy book and to liaise with the claims team as necessary to ensure appropriate settlement of these claims.

• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting of underwriting performance and portfolio analytics as required.

• Help to mentor and educate other team members as required.

• Participate as required in various committees, including underwriting, delegated underwriting, operations and risk.  

Qualifications and Capabilities

• ACII qualified or strong progression thereto, &/or degree level education

• Knowledge of general insurance and its underlying principles

• Willingness to continue to develop knowledge of Insurance and related issues through form and informal learning

• Ability to develop and sustain relationships with internal and external customers

• Ability to prioritise and organise workload

• Attention to detail

• Team player with ability to work on a stand-alone basis

• Flexible

• Good communication skills

• Experience of identifying and implementing better processes

Experience

• Demonstrable and strong underwriting or broking experience

• Ability to demonstrate technical capability, experience and understanding of the Upstream Energy business

• Strong market facing/broker development skills, including writing and leading new business

• Interpersonal skills and ability to operate independently in a small team   

This role will be based in London, UK and you are required to have the necessary right to work details prior to application.