Allied World

Take the next step in your career with us . Allied World is an ideal place for talented professionals who are driven by a belief in the value of collaboration and the power of knowledge. We believe that when our great people work together and support one another, our clients receive the best solutions. We embrace unique perspectives and empower each person to grow through professional development, career training and mentoring programs. Our people are our most important asset, and we are very proud of the quality of our team members. Responsibilities/Duties: Adjusting a portfolio made up of predominantly UK Professional Indemnity claims. Set up, investigate and authorize claim payments within specified authority. Review incoming claim correspondence on existing claims, formulate response and create workflows. Prepare claims correspondence on questions of coverage and claim value within specified authority. Instruct and manage experts (i.e. lawyers, counsel, experts) as required. Negotiate and settle claims within specified authority and recommend reserves beyond authority to appropriate management as necessary. Review and maintain your caseload (i.e. reviewing incoming claim correspondence, formulating responses, maintaining an update to diary) in accordance with current internal claims procedures and comply with agreed key performance indicators. Reserve in accordance with our claims philosophy. Adhere to internal procedures (i.e. declinatures, large losses, complaints, fraud etc) Draft/amend declinatures and refer into the head of UKC and/or European Head of Claims for approval. Manage and handle claims that fall outside any delegated authority. Demonstrate ability to manage recoveries. Carry out aged file/static claims reviews as required. Proactively manage vendors, such as defence counsel and coverage counsel. Demonstrate ability to influence good claims outcomes (re representing AW interests at market meetings, mediations, settlements, driving claims outcomes etc) where necessary. Develop good relationships internally (senior management, underwriters, claims, finance etc). Work with underwriters to provide updates, evaluate exposures, and assist with development of policy wordings and other contractual documents where required. Help build the claims proposition by developing good relationships externally for benefit of AW (e.g. vendors, brokers, clients etc) if necessary. Display good management skills either from a direct report, or more general mentoring junior members of team. Perform internal and on-site claim audits if required. Prepare claim and statistical reports as required. Assist with coordination of and carrying out of TPA audits when necessary. Assist in management projects as required. Prepare materials for line of business meetings. Prepare claims materials for policy renewals where required. Participate in annual claims presentation. Have ability to step in and manage team in absence of VP (with supervision). Essential Requirements: 7+ years of professional indemnity complex claims handling experience. Insurance related courses/experience are an advantage. Good understanding of primary and excess professional indemnity policy wordings. Knowledge of UK SME & London market beneficial. Proven ability to work with senior management, claims/legal professionals, other insurers, brokers, affiliated companies and clients. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently. Excellent technical skills - coverage/defence/reserving/file management/KPI's. Excellent understanding of claims systems. Strong business writing skills. Ability to present well to senior management (Large Loss meetings etc). Some understanding of portfolio management and be able to interpret report on Claims MI and use EDW. Good knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of Genius, TRAX, Open Box, ECF would be a plus. A resilient self-starter who can immediately handle a diverse range of claims and responsibilities. The ability to work well, remain calm under pressure and thrive in a team environment. Appropriate behaviour in office and within team and must demonstrate positivity and proactivity.

Job Description Description SENIOR UNDERWRITER This role involves underwriting cases across the allocated geographical remit of the portfolio, following the agreed processes and within risk appetite to achieve business development and retention targets. You will spend the majority of your time delivering underwriting decisions, contributing to business development activities and liaising with customers. You will deal with customers, brokers, network partners and third parties, working with other colleagues and as part of a team. Duties and Responsibilities: Reviewing allocated cases and delivering underwriting decisions, following agreed processes at the designated authority level, to secure profitable business within the agreed risk appetite. Be a referral point for junior staff members and contribute to peer review processes as required to support and enable the maintenance of an effective control environment. Providing advice and guidance to the production of new policy wordings or reviews of existing policy wordings to ensure policy documentation is current and accurate. Identifying, recommending and leading or contributing to the development and exploitation of marketing activities and product development initiatives to increase penetration of existing customers and/or expand the business mix. Travel within allocated geographical remit as required Proactively identifying and pursuing up-selling (add-ons) and cross-selling opportunities to maximize profitable revenue potential from new and renewal business and achieve agreed business targets. Managing customer interactions in an efficient, courteous and timely manner in order to deliver high standards of customer satisfaction. Providing expert advice, guidance and coaching to less qualified and/or experienced colleagues to address technical referrals and raise standards and expertise across the technical community. Seek input from Actuarial Department to price specific accounts when appropriate. Liaise with Claims Department on any specific claims activity and overall market claims concerns which could potentially affect profitability. Stay current with respect to major industry issues and developments. Help maintain low levels of aged debt through accurate and clear record keeping, liaising regularly with the Accounts Receivable team to resolve queries promptly. Carry out regular and ad hoc reporting as required. Other duties as may be assigned. Qualifications Requirements; 5-10 years experience underwriting major Property accounts in the London market. Strong marketing, negotiation and presentation skills. Excellent knowledge and understanding of standard market policy and endorsement wordings. Professional Insurance Designation such as ACII/ FCII desirable. Organization skills and the ability to prioritize work. Excellent interpersonal skills, analytical skills and the ability to work within a team. Strong verbal and written communication.

Job Description - Delegated Underwriting Operations Technician () Description Job Title: Delegated Underwriting Operations Technician Department: Europe DUA Group Duties and Responsibilities: Be responsible for allocated class of business across London, Dublin and Asia Platform offices as well as liaising with underwriters, coverholders and brokers as applicable. Manage the mapping and processing of written and claims bordereaux within the bordereaux management system. Track premium bordereaux within Salesforce. Manage queries and exception reporting. Creation and maintenance of electronic files within Salesforce. Source System Data Entry. Maintain Credit Control for allocated line of business. Support production of regular management information for reporting to local Committees and Boards. Assistance with ad-hoc projects when required by the Delegated Underwriting Management. Qualifications Person Specification: Must be articulate, flexible and self-motivated. Strong problem-solving skills. Highly developed communication skills. Strong attention to detail and quantitative skills. Ability to work to deadlines and prioritize tasks. Professional and approachable with a "can-do" attitude to successfully interact with senior management/colleagues/external suppliers. The ability to manage projects, meet deadlines and prioritize effectively. A good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite is ideal.

Job Description Description of the role: This position is responsible for underwriting cargo business and providing technical, analytical, operational, and underwriting services reporting to the Senior Vice President and other underwriting staff in the department. Duties and Responsibilities: Analyse and prepare submissions prior to underwriting, including account research and preparation for client and broker meetings. Underwrite new/renewal business and alterations to existing contracts in accordance with Letter of Authority, relevant technical knowledge, and appropriate rating methodology. Enter and maintain information with various in-house underwriting systems and generate reports as required. Prepare quotes and bind accounts in underwriting systems as underwritten or as directed by other team underwriters. Liaise with other underwriters and brokers as well as other internal departments as required. Perform underwriting referrals with manager following account analysis, including thorough reviews of underwriting submissions. Attend client/broker lunches, dinners, and other work-related social outings as applicable. Assist with the development of account pricing/recommendations/peer review. Attend relevant internal and external meetings. Undertake renewal monitoring and renewal process management. Maintain underwriting files in accordance with company standards. Liaise with brokers on account administration matters, including premium and outstanding underwriting documentation. Undertake other duties as may be assigned. Qualifications At least 5+ years' demonstrable experience in Cargo or similar line with expertise and in-depth working knowledge of standard market policy and endorsement wordings. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for liaison with clients and brokers including delivering effective presentations and building strong working and networking relationships. Strong marketing and business development capability - commercial acumen; ability to influence and negotiate to various levels of seniority, internally and externally. Computer literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and in using an underwriting system. Good attention to detail and quantitative skills. Ability to manage deadlines and conflicting priorities.

Job Description - Senior Underwriter - Casualty Division () Description Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG, through its subsidiaries and brand known as Allied World, is a global provider of innovative property, casualty and specialty insurance and reinsurance solutions. At Allied World we have over 1,600 talented and loyal employees working in 25 offices globally who service clients throughout the world. We are focused on providing superior customer service and creative risk solutions, building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships. Our employees share our passion for progress and success, and we are looking for talented committed people to join our team. As a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. and a Lloyds syndicate, we are situated in the heart of the London insurance market and benefit from a wealth of experience setting us apart from our competitors on the cutting edge of innovation. Based in the Walkie Talkie building at 20 Fenchurch Street, our office is based on the 19th floor, providing fantastic views across London. With just under 200 employees in London we pride ourselves on our warm and welcoming culture, with regular learning opportunities and support to achieve your career goals. Allied World is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to an individual's race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, age, genetic information, or disability status. Further information on our Diversity and Inclusion values can be found here. Key Responsibilities: General underwriting functions including underwriting submission review, pricing analysis, setting of terms and conditions, and quote/binder/invoice authorisations. Authorising of quotes, binders and invoices in accordance with company guidelines. Responsible for timely and correct issuance of bound policies. Crafting of endorsement wordings for authorisation by legal. Providing direction to the Technical Assistants in the Dublin office in the timely processing of Policy/Endorsement wordings. Perform referrals (as required) with SVP- Head of Casualty and act as a technical resource for the more junior Underwriters on the team. Maintenance of underwriting files in an orderly manner and in accordance with the underwriting guidelines, including maintenance of all reporting systems for submissions and bound accounts, rate change modeling, bound account listing, submission log and reports as may be developed. Seek input from Actuarial Department to price specific accounts when appropriate. Liaise with Claims Department on any specific claim activity and overall market claim concerns which could potentially affect profitability. Stay current with respect to major industry issues and developments. Marketing - attend client/broker meetings, lunches, dinners and other social outings as applicable. Meet with key brokers regularly to discuss production, service and other topics relative to division operations. Attend important industry conferences and seminars as appropriate. Other duties as may be assigned. Qualifications: 5+ years experience underwriting General Casualty accounts in the London Wholesale market. Strong marketing, negotiation and presentation skills. The ability to work independently to drive profitable GWP growth. Understand key P&L metrics and the impact on the portfolio. Excellent knowledge and understanding of standard market policy and endorsement wordings. Professional Insurance Designation such as ACII/FCII desirable. Organization skills and the ability to prioritize work. Interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team. Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Job Description SENIOR UNDERWRITER This role involves underwriting cases across the allocated geographical remit of the portfolio, following the agreed processes and within risk appetite to achieve business development and retention targets. You will spend the majority of your time delivering underwriting decisions, contributing to business development activities and liaising with customers. You will deal with customers, brokers, network partners and third parties, working with other colleagues and as part of a team. Duties and Responsibilities: Reviewing allocated cases and delivering underwriting decisions, following agreed processes at the designated authority level, to secure profitable business within the agreed risk appetite. Be a referral point for junior staff members and contribute to peer review processes as required to support and enable the maintenance of an effective control environment. Providing advice and guidance to the production of new policy wordings or reviews of existing policy wordings to ensure policy documentation is current and accurate. Identifying, recommending and leading or contributing to the development and exploitation of marketing activities and product development initiatives to increase penetration of existing customers and/or expand the business mix. Travel within allocated geographical remit as required. Proactively identifying and pursuing up-selling (add-ons) and cross-selling opportunities to maximize profitable revenue potential from new and renewal business and achieve agreed business targets. Managing customer interactions in an efficient, courteous and timely manner in order to deliver high standards of customer satisfaction. Providing expert advice, guidance and coaching to less qualified and/or experienced colleagues to address technical referrals and raise standards and expertise across the technical community. Seek input from Actuarial Department to price specific accounts when appropriate. Liaise with Claims Department on any specific claims activity and overall market claims concerns which could potentially affect profitability. Stay current with respect to major industry issues and developments. Help maintain low levels of aged debt through accurate and clear record keeping, liaising regularly with the Accounts Receivable team to resolve queries promptly. Carry out regular and ad hoc reporting as required. Other duties as may be assigned. Qualifications: 5-10 years experience underwriting major Property accounts in the London market. Strong marketing, negotiation and presentation skills. Excellent knowledge and understanding of standard market policy and endorsement wordings. Professional Insurance Designation such as ACII/ FCII desirable. Organization skills and the ability to prioritize work. Excellent interpersonal skills, analytical skills and the ability to work within a team. Strong verbal and written communication.