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About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Underwriter to join the Marine team in London, with a specific focus on Marine Liabilities. The portfolio will include a broad spectrum of liability exposures across marine and offshore sectors, written on both a primary and excess basis for a global client base. The successful candidate will play a key role in the execution of the Marine underwriting strategy, contributing to profitable growth, portfolio optimisation, and strengthening Canopius’ market position in marine liabilities.

Responsibilities

Support the Head of Marine Underwriting in executing the Marine Liabilities underwriting strategy aligned to business plan, risk appetite, and return targets
Underwrite new and renewal marine liability risks within authority, ensuring disciplined risk selection and pricing adequacy
Drive profitable growth through portfolio management, cycle awareness, and proactive identification of high-quality opportunities
Assist with portfolio performance monitoring, optimisation, and remediation where required
Build and maintain strong broker and client relationships to enhance Canopius’ market profile and access to business
Demonstrate technical expertise across marine liability classes, including coverage structuring and wordings negotiation
Collaborate closely with actuarial, claims, exposure management and reinsurance teams to inform underwriting decisions and portfolio strategy
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal controls, and underwriting governance standards
Analyse portfolio performance, producing insight-led reporting to support decision-making
Contribute to innovation and continuous improvement, challenging existing approaches where appropriate
Support and mentor junior team members, contributing to capability development within the Marine team
Maintain strong internal relationships across underwriting platforms and international offices to ensure consistency and knowledge sharing
Represent Canopius in the market, including broker meetings, industry events, and client engagement
Maintain up-to-date market knowledge, including emerging risks, legal developments, and competitor activity

Requirements

Significant experience within Marine Liability insurance, ideally within the Lloyd’s or London Market
Strong technical capability in risk assessment, pricing, and policy structuring
Established broker relationships and credible market presence
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and portfolio performance metrics
Excellent communication and negotiation skills (written and verbal)
Commercial mindset with a focus on delivering sustainable profitability
High attention to detail and strong organisational capability
Collaborative approach with the ability to influence stakeholders across functions

Skills

Stakeholder engagement
Collaboration and teamwork
Adapting to change
Continuous Improvement
Innovation
Resilience
Future Focused

Location

London

Work Type

Hybrid working

Salary/Compensations

Competitive base salary

Benefits

Hybrid working
Competitive base salary
Non-contributory pension
Discretionary bonus
Insurances including health (family) and dental cover
Other benefits to enhance financial, physical, social and psychological health

About the Company

Canopius is a global specialty lines (re)insurer.
We are one of the leading insurers in the Lloyd’s of London insurance market with offices in the UK, US, Singapore, Australia and Bermuda.
At Canopius we foster a distinctive, positive culture which enables us to bring our whole selves to work to flourish as people, and build a business which delivers profitable, sustainable results.
Based in incredible new offices in the heart of the City of London, Canopius operates a flexible, hybrid working model and is committed to providing an environment that challenges employees to be their best and where everyone's unique contributions are recognised, valued and respected.

Equal Opportunity

We are fully committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
All employment decisions are made regardless of age, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, religion or beliefs, marital or caring status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
We encourage and welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds.
We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment.
Please let us know if you require any information in an alternate format or any other reasonable adjustments.