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About the Role

As a Class Underwriter, you will be responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of the vision and strategy of our Aerospace portfolio to your agreed authority level. You will make a meaningful impact on the growth of our book and play an active role mentoring more junior members of the team.

Responsibilities

• Provide input into the strategic direction of the portfolios and products, being responsible for the effective delivery of designated elements of the strategy and business plan.
• Identify and pursue opportunities that will enhance the proposition and strategic goals.
• Collaborate with other portfolios, products and Convex teams across the regions to leverage relationships and opportunities.
• Develop and proactively manage the designated business by utilizing relevant resources as appropriate.
• Generate and manage business and both broker and client relationships for the Aerospace team.
• Ensure risks are written within the agreed parameters – making sound long term decisions on risks that are written and continually undertake analysis of the portfolio to refine it as required.
• Support Convex strategy of adoption and utilisation of technology to ensure a robust portfolio and to prioritise time spent in underwriting and client engagement activities.
• Collaborate with claims, actuarial and ceded teams to ensure a sustainable selection of risks and delivery of a portfolio that outperforms the market.
• Demonstrate excellent client service to support Convex’s goal to be our client’s favourite insurer.
• Conduct role in accordance with the Company’s Business Ethics policy and all regulated entities as appropriate.
• Mentoring of individuals, ensuring high levels of engagement, motivation and retention of our talent and key performers.

Requirements

• A robust track record as an Aviation Underwriter within the London market.
• Able to bring a strategic view to the portfolio including identifying opportunities for growth.
• Excellent numeric and analytical skills with a thoughtful, yet commercial approach to underwriting.
• Broad intellectual and technical expertise, ideally across Aviation and various geographical areas.
• Thrive on building relationships internally as well as externally and enjoy maintaining a relevant network.
• Well-rounded communication skills, both written and orally.
• Naturally curious and a continuous improvement mindset.

Location

• London, UK

Work Type

• Permanent
• Full Time

Salary/Compensations

• Competitive Salary

Benefits

• 30 days Annual Leave
• Birthday Leave
• 10% Employer Pension Contribution
• Private Health Insurance Medical Cover
• Group Income Protection
• Life Assurance Cover
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Annual Health Check
• 3 days of Volunteer Leave each year
• £1,300 to spend on learning & wellbeing
• Give as You Earn
• Cycle to Work
• Season Ticket Loan

About the Company

• Our industry-respected team insures airlines, general aviation aircraft and component manufacturers, airports and ground-based operators against a wide range of risks including terrorism and war.
• We are leaders in our market, focusing on clients that need specialist market capabilities.
• Our legacy free and data led approach allow us to take a more informed approach to managing risk and help us see opportunities where others do not.