Underwriter​/Senior Underwriter - Onshore Energy

Responsibilities

• To write profitable Power & Renewable Energy business in line with the underwriting plan, using professional judgement to achieve the target premium revenue, return on premium and business growth;
• To manage underwriting risk exposures through aggregate limits and reinsurance, examine departmental practices and procedures with a view to delivering efficiencies and provide support to CUO including updating and regular maintenance of the underwriting manual;
• Work with Risk Engineering to assess risk quality and appetite for Power & Renewable Energy risks;
• Oversight of reinsurance reporting including treaty and FAC, collection of reinsurance, consortium fees and profit commissions plus oversight of Credit Control function and reporting;
• Support the renewal process of all Technical Risks Onshore Reinsurance Treaties as well as involvement in strategic initiative planning, implementation and monitoring. Combined with maintaining Minimum Underwriting Standards – (Lloyds interface) and coordinate and assist in monthly production updates and provide all ad‑hoc assistance including projects.

• Minimum 5 years’ Underwriter experience within the class of business or with a Property background looking to transition to Energy;
• Up-to‑date knowledge of claims to inform future underwriting decisions.

• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Negotiation, judgement and decision making skills;
• Professional business writing and presentation skills;
• Strong communicator, both written and orals;