Senior Underwriter - War & Terrorism

at  SCOR

• Deputise for the Divisional Underwriting Head as and when required
• Manage the existing portfolio (renewals, endorsements, risk and coverholder visits, client meetings, claims involvement)
• Contribute positively to the overall results of SCOR Syndicate and SCOR by demonstrably sound technical and profitable underwriting
• Develop SCOR Syndicate’s market share and leadership position
• Enhance SCOR Syndicate’s image in the market by efficient and innovative support of client needs.
• Receive, select and evaluate offers of business from various sources, calculate ratings and negotiate the conditions and exclusions of the contracts
• Generate new offers and promote SCOR Syndicate and SCOR by pro-active marketing in accordance with the strategy and guidelines defined in the SBF and the Syndicate Protocols and appropriate regulatory Guidelines
• Maintain and develop relationships with clients and brokers; travel as and when required to do so
• Respond to all offers in a timely manner
• Research, develop and report on new areas of potential profitable growth
• Maintain accurate records of quotes, risks accepted and declinatures
• Control and verify premium income according to business plan
• Produce reports of various formats for reporting purposes as required
• Assist the Divisional Head with business planning
• Assist the Divisional Head with the division’s relationship with capital providers.
• Assist the Divisional Head with reinsurance planning, reporting and liaison with R/I brokers and reinsurers
• Assist the Divisional Head with the management of delegated underwriting contracts
• Assist the Divisional Head with the Realistic Disaster Scenario process
• Act as the focal point for engagement with DUA team where Event Cancellation risks require a review of terrorism/political violence cover
• Contribute to the claims settlement process in conjunction with the claims department
• Contribute to the division’s technical knowledge of sectors and sub-sectors in which the jobholder is working
• Motivate, encourage and contribute to the training of the team

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Established underwriter with at least 8+ years fac/direct underwriting experience in the London market or elsewhere
• Proven underwriting skills including writing new business and renewals
• Good market relationships
• Knowledge of Reinsurance management and purchasing
• Leadership potentialExperience of writing International Business

Please refer the Job description for details