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About the Role

As an Aviation Underwriter, you will develop and manage a diverse portfolio of Open Market and Delegated Authority Aviation business, underwriting complex risks while balancing portfolio performance, risk appetite, and long-term profitability. You will make informed underwriting decisions, build strong relationships across the Lloyd's and London Market, and contribute to the growth of Apollo's Aviation portfolio.

Responsibilities

Underwrite Aviation risks in accordance with underwriting authority, appetite, and the Syndicate Business Plan.
Assess, price, and negotiate complex Aviation risks, applying sound technical and commercial judgment.
Monitor portfolio performance, exposures, and underwriting trends, identifying opportunities to improve profitability while maintaining a balanced portfolio aligned with Apollo's underwriting strategy.
Build trusted relationships with brokers, coverholders, and clients, representing Apollo professionally across the Lloyd's and London Market while supporting both Open Market and Delegated Authority business.
Participate in peer reviews, providing constructive challenge and taking ownership of underwriting decisions.
Work closely with Claims, Exposure Management, and other stakeholders to identify emerging risks and portfolio opportunities.
Contribute to underwriting strategy through wording development, pricing discussions, and continuous improvement across the Aviation portfolio.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal governance, and Consumer Duty expectations.
Maintain accurate underwriting records and support management reporting where required.
Support the development of colleagues by sharing knowledge and contributing to a collaborative underwriting culture.

Requirements

Experience underwriting Aviation business within the Lloyd's or London Market, with exposure to Open Market and/or Delegated Authority business.
The ability to assess complex risks and understand their impact on wider portfolio performance.
Strong knowledge of underwriting principles, pricing, policy wordings, and reinsurance structures.
Confidence building long-term broker relationships whilst maintaining underwriting discipline.
Excellent analytical skills and the ability to make balanced, evidence-based underwriting decisions.
A collaborative approach and the confidence to challenge constructively when required.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain underwriting rationale clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
A professional, accountable mindset with a genuine interest in developing both yourself and the wider team.

Location

Lloyd's
London Market

Work Type

Hybrid
Flexible working

Salary/Compensations

Competitive and thoughtfully designed reward package
Fair and attractive salary
Discretionary bonus

Benefits

31 days’ annual leave
Non-contributory pension
Private medical insurance

About the Company

Apollo, a Skyward Group company, is an innovation-inspired insurance platform operating at Lloyd’s of London, delivering data-driven and creative solutions across a broad range of risks.
Inspired by Neil Armstrong, the business was built with a pioneering mindset.
Since launch in 2009, we have grown into a diversified insurance group offering products across Property, Casualty, Marine, Energy and Transportation, Specialty and Reinsurance, alongside Smart Follow and digital and embedded risk programmes.
Our experience and unique ecosystem give Platform Partners the best chance of success, from navigating the Lloyd’s new entrant process through to the delivery of their long-term strategy.
With a team of more than 300 professionals, we continue to grow with purpose, combining underwriting excellence, innovation and collaboration to enable a more resilient and sustainable world.

Equal Opportunity

At Apollo, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are a diverse, growing team of empowered experts who bring collaboration, innovation and data-driven thinking to every relationship and every risk.
We believe diversity and inclusion go far beyond targets. They are essential to understanding the global communities we serve and to making better decisions. That’s why we are committed to developing diverse talent at every level and creating an environment where different perspectives are genuinely valued, supported and celebrated.
We also run a programme of events, training and initiatives designed to recognise both the challenges and opportunities that come with building an inclusive workplace.